MLB Prop Bets: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs (April 26, 2026)
The Chicago Cubs (17-10) face the Los Angeles Dodgers (18-9) at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium on Sunday at 4:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Shota Imanaga is the probable pitcher for the Cubs, while Justin Wrobleski is the probable pitcher for the Dodgers. The Dodgers are favored to win at -131, while the Cubs are at +109. The total runs line is set at 9.0, with OVER at -118 and UNDER at -102.
- These teams share a 14-13 Run Line record this season. The Cubs are -186 to cover the run line while the Dodgers are +153.
- The Cubs have a 17-9-1 O/U record this season (meaning 17 games have gone over the total runs line, nine have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Dodgers have a 12-14-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Cubs are averaging 5.5 runs per game this season (3rd in the league). Comparatively, the Dodgers are averaging 5.7 (2nd).
- In the field, the Cubs are allowing 4.1 runs per game this season (10th in the league), while the Dodgers are allowing an average of 3.4 runs (T1st).
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 .280 (1st).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Dodgers have hit 44 (1st in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Cubs have managed 37 (T4th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Cubs have recorded 135 RBIs to rank 5th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Dodgers have recorded 146 RBIs to rank 2nd.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Dodgers have an earned run average of 3.40 this season (4th in the Majors), while The Cubs have an ERA of 3.79 (9th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Cubs have recorded 217 this season, ranking T22nd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Dodgers rank T14th for total strikeouts, recording 232.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .213 against the Dodgers this season (1st in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Cubs' opponents are at .228 (7th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 4-4-19 | 3-2-11 | 1-2-8 | 3-2-13 | 1-2-6 | 0-0-0 | 2-1-7 |
| Dodgers | 7-4-16 | 3-1-10 | 4-3-6 | 7-4-16 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 2-2-6 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 12-7-8 | 8-3-5 | 4-4-3 | 9-3-6 | 3-4-2 | 0-0-0 | 5-1-4 |
| Dodgers | 14-8-5 | 5-5-4 | 9-3-1 | 14-8-5 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 7-1-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying +100 and the YRFI is paying -130.
- The NRFI is 19-8 in Cubs games this season. The Dodgers have a 15-12 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Dodgers recorded a lopsided 12-4 victory against the Cubs at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium yesterday. Seiya Suzuki dominated at the plate in that matchup, notching 1 home run, 2 singles and an RBI. That result snapped the Cubs' five-game winning streak against the Dodgers.
