Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Tuesday August 4 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers look to bounce back against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field, and Tarik Skubal's debut in a Dodgers uniform gives this matchup added weight for bettors evaluating the run line and total. For more coverage of tonight's slate, our MLB picks page has additional matchups worth a look. Below, we break down the odds, line movement, betting trends, injuries, and our full side, total, and final score predictions for this Dodgers-Cubs clash.
TLDR: Quick Picks and Prediction
- Spread Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 (-126)
- Total Pick: Under 8.5 runs
- Projected Final Score: Dodgers 5, Cubs 2
Odds and Line Movement
Los Angeles opened as a -217 moneyline favorite, with Chicago available at +177. The Dodgers are also priced at -1.5 on the run line at -126, while the Cubs sit at +1.5 (+105). The total for this matchup is set at 8.5 runs. Below is a look at the current odds snapshot followed by full line movement tracked from Saturday afternoon through Tuesday morning.
Current Odds
| Date | Time | LA Dodgers (ML) | Chi. Cubs (ML) | Total (O/U) | Public ($, #) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/04 | 07:48:51AM | -206 | +168 | 9o+102 / 9u-122 | LAD 94%, 88% |
Line Movement - Moneyline
| Date | Time | LA Dodgers | Chi. Cubs | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/04 | 07:48:51AM | -206 | +168 | 9o+102 | 9u-122 |
| 08/04 | 00:06:55AM | -208 | +170 | 9o+100 | 9u-120 |
| 08/04 | 00:06:55AM | -208 | +170 | â | â |
| 08/04 | 00:06:55AM | -206 | +169 | â | â |
| 08/03 | 06:28:19PM | -205 | +168 | â | â |
| 08/03 | 06:28:19PM | -205 | +168 | â | â |
| 08/03 | 06:28:19PM | -205 | +168 | â | â |
| 08/03 | 06:23:39PM | -205 | +167 | â | â |
| 08/03 | 11:10:20PM | â | â | 8Âœo-135 | 8Âœu+104 |
| 08/03 | 02:44:32PM | -199 | +163 | â | â |
| 08/03 | 02:44:32PM | -199 | +163 | â | â |
Dodgers vs Cubs Key Matchups and Game Preview
Chicago improved to 64-49 by winning Monday's opener 10-5, extending Los Angeles' losing streak to four games and dropping the Dodgers to 69-44. Los Angeles will attempt to respond behind Tarik Skubal, who makes his Dodgers debut after being acquired from Detroit in exchange for Zyhir Hope, River Ryan and Brady Smith.
Dodgers Starting Pitching
The two-time Cy Young Award winner enters at 7-5 with a 2.79 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 116 strikeouts against only 14 walks over 96.2 innings. He has allowed 74 hits and 10 home runs, giving Los Angeles a dominant left-handed starter capable of stabilizing a pitching staff dealing with numerous injuries.
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Cubs Starting Pitching
Chicago counters with Javier Assad, who is 6-1 with a 3.75 ERA and 1.16 WHIP across 69.2 innings. Assad has allowed 63 hits, 18 walks and 12 home runs while recording 48 strikeouts, and his lower strikeout rate could create problems against a Dodgers lineup batting .262 with a .340 on-base percentage and .432 slugging percentage.
Los Angeles Offense
Los Angeles is led by Shohei Ohtani, who has 24 home runs, a .294 average and 67 RBI, while Freddie Freeman is batting .309 with a .384 on-base percentage. Andy Pages leads the club with 74 RBI.
Chicago Offense
Pete Crow-Armstrong has been Chicago's top offensive threat, hitting .282 with 24 homers, 64 RBI and a .536 slugging percentage. The Cubs have scored 580 runs, three more than Los Angeles, but the Dodgers have produced more hits and home runs while striking out considerably less.
Betting Trends: LAD vs CHC
Public money has been overwhelmingly on Los Angeles throughout the betting window, ranging from 87-94% of tickets and 80-92% of handle on the Dodgers across every snapshot tracked since Saturday afternoon.
Key Injuries and Things To Know: LAD vs CHC
Los Angeles Injuries
Los Angeles is without starters Bobby Miller, Gavin Stone and Blake Snell, while reliever Blake Treinen and catcher Dalton Rushing are also sidelined.
Chicago Injuries
Chicago's pitching depth is weakened by the absences of Hoby Milner, Ethan Roberts, Daniel Palencia and Edward Cabrera, while Tyler Austin remains unavailable. Those bullpen issues could become important if Assad fails to work deep.
Dodgers vs Cubs Side and Over/Under Picks
Dodgers Side Pick
Skubal provides a substantial advantage in command, strikeout ability and traffic prevention, and Los Angeles should be motivated after allowing 10 runs in the opener.
Cubs Fade Angle
The price is steep, but Skubal's profile supports backing the favorite on the run line, while his ability to suppress scoring makes the under attractive despite Monday's offensive outburst.
Los Angeles Total Play
- Spread Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 (-126)
- Total Pick: Under 8.5 runs
Final Score Prediction
- Los Angeles Dodgers: 5 runs
- Chicago Cubs: 2 runs
- Final Score: Dodgers 5, Cubs 2
How to Wager On Dodgers vs Cubs
Bettors looking to back the Dodgers run line or the Under in this Dodgers-Cubs matchup have several tools available for finding the best number and managing bankroll effectively. For data-driven guidance on spreads and totals like tonight's game, check out our AI picks breakdown. If you want a deeper look at model-based projections for run line value specifically, the Dimers review covers how that platform grades matchups like this one. For bettors comparing totals models before locking in the Under, the Oddible review is another resource worth checking before placing a wager on tonight's Dodgers-Cubs total.
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