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LA Dodgers (69-45) at Chi. Cubs (65-49)
- When: Aug 5 2026, 2:20 PM
- Where: Wrigley Field, Chicago
- TV: MARQ
LA Dodgers vs Chi. Cubs MLB Preview & Pick
Moneyline: Chi. Cubs -125
Runline: Chi. Cubs -1.5 (+160)
Total: 9.5
Dodgers Refuse to Stay Down? Cubs Might Find Out
Five straight losses? Yep. Panic button? Dodgers fans are hovering over it like it’s the last slice of pizza. But if there’s one team capable of flipping the script in a hurry, it’s Los Angeles. Bovada oddsmakers have the Cubs at -125, yet the Dodgers at +105 look like the value side.
Lauer’s Last Dance?
Eric Lauer (6-5, 4.50 ERA) isn’t just pitching for a win—he’s pitching to avoid becoming baseball’s newest bullpen resident. Since arriving in Los Angeles, he’s gone 5-0 with a 2.96 ERA over his first nine appearances, proving cash considerations can occasionally become bargain-bin gold.
Behind him, the cavalry is getting closer. Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow are nearing returns, so Lauer knows every inning matters.
Chicago’s Quiet Machine
The Cubs keep doing annoying things… like winning. They’re 11-7 since the All-Star break and refuse to lose consecutive games. Shota Imanaga (7-9, 3.67 ERA) has been excellent, posting a 1.53 ERA in July, although his offense occasionally forgets the objective is scoring runs.
Ian Happ has watched Imanaga deal all summer, but compliments don’t count on the scoreboard.
LVSB Betting Verdict
Everyone loves backing the hot team, which is exactly why the Dodgers become interesting here. Los Angeles has too much talent to keep sleepwalking forever, and desperation has a funny way of waking up superstar lineups. The Cubs have momentum, but momentum eventually meets reality.
We’re calling for the Dodgers to snap the skid and remind everyone why they’re still one of baseball’s most dangerous teams.
Final Score: Dodgers 6, Cubs 4
Lean: Los Angeles Dodgers ML (+105)
Total: Over 9.5 (-105)
- MLB Baseball Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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