MLB Prop Bets: Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Dodgers (August 3, 2026)
The Los Angeles Dodgers (69-43) face the Chicago Cubs (63-49) at Wrigley Field on Monday at 8:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Justin Wrobleski is the probable pitcher for the Dodgers, while Matthew Boyd is the probable pitcher for the Cubs. The Dodgers are favored to win at -127, while the Cubs are at +105. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -118 and UNDER at -102.
- The Dodgers (+130) have a 50-62 Run Line record this season, while the Cubs (-157) hold a record of 54-58.
- The Dodgers have a 51-58-3 O/U record this season (meaning 51 games have gone over the total runs line, 58 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Cubs have a 58-52-2 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Dodgers are averaging 5.1 runs per game this season (3rd in the league). Comparatively, the Cubs are averaging 5.1 (4th).
- In the field, the Dodgers are allowing only 3.8 runs per game this season (2nd in the league), while the Cubs are allowing an average of 4.3 runs (12th).
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 Dodgers are at .262 (ranking 1st in the Major leagues), while the Cubs are batting .247 (10th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Cubs have hit 135 (T11th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Dodgers have managed 143 (7th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Dodgers have recorded 538 RBIs to rank 3rd in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Cubs have recorded 534 RBIs to rank 4th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Cubs have an earned run average of 4.09 this season (13th in the Majors), while The Dodgers have an ERA of 3.64 (5th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Dodgers have recorded 1001 this season, ranking T6th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Cubs rank 24th for total strikeouts, recording 872.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .243 against the Cubs this season (17th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Dodgers' opponents are at .216 (1st).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 29-23-60 | 18-8-30 | 11-15-30 | 29-20-59 | 0-3-1 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
| Cubs | 26-19-67 | 17-10-28 | 9-9-39 | 23-10-43 | 3-9-24 | 0-0-0 | 3-0-7 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 53-35-24 | 24-16-16 | 29-19-8 | 53-31-24 | 0-4-0 | 0-0-0 | 5-4-1 |
| Cubs | 42-37-33 | 27-17-11 | 15-20-22 | 36-21-19 | 6-16-14 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -130 and the YRFI is paying +100.
- The NRFI is 56-56 in Dodgers games this season. The Cubs have a 65-47 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Dodgers recorded a 6-0 victory over the Cubs at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium when these teams last met on April 26. Shohei Ohtani was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording an RBI.
