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MLB Prop Bets: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs (April 25, 2026)

The Chicago Cubs (17-9) face the Los Angeles Dodgers (17-9) at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium on Saturday at 7:15pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Colin Rea is the probable pitcher for the Cubs, while Roki Sasaki is the probable pitcher for the Dodgers. The Dodgers are favored to win at -149, while the Cubs are at +123. The total runs line is set at 9.5, with OVER at +100 and UNDER at -120.

  • The Cubs (-163) have a 14-12 Run Line record this season, while the Dodgers (+135) hold a record of 13-13.
  • The Cubs have a 16-9-1 O/U record this season (meaning 16 games have gone over the total runs line, nine have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Dodgers have an 11-14-1 O/U record.

Scoring Insights

  • The Cubs are averaging 5.6 runs per game this season (2nd in the league). Comparatively, the Dodgers are averaging 5.4 (4th).
  • In the field, the Cubs are allowing only 3.8 runs per game this season (T6th in the league), while the Dodgers are allowing an average of 3.4 runs (2nd).

Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.

Batting Insights:

Batting Average

  • Looking at their batting averages this season, the Cubs are at .268 (ranking 3rd in the Major leagues), while the Dodgers are batting .276 (1st).

Home Runs

  • In terms of total home runs this season, the Dodgers have hit 43 (1st in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Cubs have managed 34 (5th).

Runs Batted In

  • Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Cubs have recorded 131 RBIs to rank 5th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Dodgers have recorded 135 RBIs to rank 3rd.

Pitching Insights:

Earned Run Average

  • The Dodgers have an earned run average of 3.38 this season (5th in the Majors), while The Cubs have an ERA of 3.46 (6th).

Strikeouts

  • Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Cubs have recorded 210 this season, ranking T22nd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Dodgers rank 16th for total strikeouts, recording 221.

Opponent Batting Average

  • Opponents are batting an average of .211 against the Dodgers this season (1st in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Cubs' opponents are at .222 (5th).

First Innings Moneyline

  • Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Cubs 4-4-18 3-2-11 1-2-7 3-2-13 1-2-5 0-0-0 2-1-7
    Dodgers 7-4-15 3-1-9 4-3-6 7-4-15 0-0-0 0-0-0 2-2-6

Lead After Three Innings

The Cubs are +110 to lead after three innings, while the Dodgers are -140.

  • Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Cubs 12-7-7 8-3-5 4-4-2 9-3-6 3-4-1 0-0-0 5-2-3
    Dodgers 14-8-4 5-5-3 9-3-1 14-8-4 0-0-0 0-0-0 7-1-2

NRFI/YRFI

The NRFI market is paying +100 and the YRFI is paying -125.

  • The NRFI is 18-8 in Cubs games this season. The Dodgers have a 14-12 NRFI record.

Last Time They Met

The Cubs recorded an upset 6-4 victory over the Dodgers at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium yesterday. Dansby Swanson was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a triple and recording 4 RBIs. The Cubs have now won five straight against the Dodgers.