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LA Dodgers (69-41) at Chi. Cubs (62-48)
- When: Aug 3 2026, 8:05 PM
- Where: Wrigley Field, Chicago
- TV: MARQ
LA Dodgers vs Chi. Cubs MLB Preview & Pick
Moneyline: LA Dodgers -124
Runline: LA Dodgers -1.5 (+135)
Total: 8.0
Hollywood Hangover
The Los Angeles Dodgers (-124) arrive in Chicago looking to forget a weekend that felt like a three-day root canal. Getting swept at home by Boston isn’t exactly the kind of sequel Hollywood had in mind. The Dodgers were outscored 20-10 and even lost their grip on the best record in baseball.
Manager Dave Roberts summed it up perfectly: Boston simply outplayed them. No excuses, no movie magic.
Wrobleski Gets The Call
Justin Wrobleski (11-2, 2.88 ERA) takes the mound hoping to stop the skid. His latest outing wasn’t his sharpest after allowing five runs in six innings against Seattle, but he dominated the Cubs earlier this season with six scoreless innings and six strikeouts.
Dodgers fans are hoping that version shows up instead of the one who was handing out runs like free samples.
Cubs Ready To Bite Back
Chicago also lost its weekend series, but don’t let that fool you. The Cubs remain comfortably in the National League Wild Card picture and strengthened the rotation by adding Kevin Gausman before the deadline.
Matthew Boyd (6-1, 3.41 ERA) has quietly become one of the league’s most reliable starters. He fired seven scoreless innings against St. Louis in his last outing and owns a respectable 2-1 record with a 3.72 ERA against Los Angeles.
Behind the plate, Miguel Amaya continues making life easier for his pitchers, keeping opposing hitters guessing all game long.
LVSB Final Take
The Dodgers are due for a bounce-back, but baseball doesn’t always follow the script. Chicago has the hotter pitching matchup, home-field advantage and enough motivation to pile onto Los Angeles’ miserable road trip. If Boyd keeps rolling, the Cubs have excellent value as home underdogs to pull off the upset.
Final Score: Cubs 4, Dodgers 3
Lean: Chi. Cubs ML (+104)
Total: Under 8.0 (-115)
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