MLB Prop Bets: Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Dodgers (August 4, 2026)
The Los Angeles Dodgers (69-44) face the Chicago Cubs (64-49) at Wrigley Field on Tuesday at 8:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Tarik Skubal is the probable pitcher for the Dodgers, while Javier Assad is the probable pitcher for the Cubs. The Dodgers are favored to win at -206, while the Cubs are at +169. The total runs line is set at 9.0, with OVER at +100 and UNDER at -120.
- The Dodgers (-126) have a 50-63 Run Line record this season, while the Cubs (+104) hold a record of 55-58.
- The Dodgers have a 52-58-3 O/U record this season (meaning 52 games have gone over the total runs line, 58 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Cubs have a 59-52-2 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 (2nd).
- In the field, the Dodgers are allowing only 3.8 runs per game this season (3rd 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 .248 (10th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Cubs have hit 139 (T9th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Dodgers have managed 145 (T6th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Dodgers have recorded 542 RBIs to rank 4th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Cubs have recorded 544 RBIs to rank 3rd.
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 3.70 (6th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Dodgers have recorded 1011 this season, ranking 7th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Cubs rank 24th for total strikeouts, recording 876.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .244 against the Cubs this season (17th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Dodgers' opponents are at .217 (1st).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 30-23-60 | 18-8-30 | 12-15-30 | 30-20-59 | 0-3-1 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
| Cubs | 26-20-67 | 17-11-28 | 9-9-39 | 23-10-43 | 3-10-24 | 0-0-0 | 3-1-6 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 53-36-24 | 24-16-16 | 29-20-8 | 53-32-24 | 0-4-0 | 0-0-0 | 5-4-1 |
| Cubs | 43-37-33 | 28-17-11 | 15-20-22 | 36-21-19 | 7-16-14 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -110 and the YRFI is paying -115.
- The NRFI is 56-57 in Dodgers games this season. The Cubs have a 65-48 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Cubs recorded a 10-5 victory over the Dodgers at Wrigley Field yesterday. Michael Busch was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording 3 RBIs. The Cubs have now won four straight at Wrigley Field against the Dodgers.
