Dodgers vs. Cubs Dunkel MLB Picks, Predictions and Prop Bets - April 24

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs clash on Friday at 10:15 p.m. ET, opening a three-game series at Dodger Stadium. Emmet Sheehan (2-0, 5.85 ERA) gets the start for the Dodgers, who are 17-8 this season and first in the NL West. Jameson Taillon (1-1, 3.97 ERA) is expected to start for the Cubs, who are 16-9 and first in the NL Central.

With the Cubs (+139) visiting, the Dodgers (-165) are a solid favorite on the moneyline. The over/under in this contest is set at 9.

Dodgers vs. Cubs Odds, Game Time

• Game day: Friday, April 24, 2026
• Game time: 10:15 p.m. ET
• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Stadium: Dodger Stadium
• Favorite: Dodgers (-165)
• Underdog: Cubs (+139)
• Over/under: 9

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Dodgers vs. Cubs: Betting the Moneyline

• The Dodgers have compiled a 17-8 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 68% of those games).
• Chicago has come away with five wins in the seven contests it has been listed as the underdogs in this season.
• This season Los Angeles has won 13 of its 19 games, or 68.4%, when favored by at least -165 on the moneyline.
• The Cubs have played as an underdog of +139 or more just one time this year and came away with a loss in that game.
• The implied moneyline probablility for this matchup gives the Dodgers a 62.3% chance to win.
• The Cubs have an implied victory probability of 41.8% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.

Dodgers vs. Cubs: Betting the Spread & Total

• In the 25 games in which bookmakers have set an over/under for the Dodgers, they have combined with opponents to go over the total 11 times (11-14-0).
• Chicago's games have gone over the total in 15 of its 25 chances.
• The Dodgers have a 13-12-0 record ATS this season.
• The Cubs are 13-12-0 against the spread in their 25 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.