Cubs vs. Dodgers Prediction and Odds - Apr 16, 2023

MLB action continues on Sunday at 4:10PM ET as the Chicago Cubs take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.

The Dodgers will have Julio Urías (3-0, 1.50 ERA) start, while the Cubs are going with Drew Smyly (0-1, 6.52 ERA).

Dimers' top betting picks for Cubs vs. Dodgers, as well as game predictions and betting odds, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Cubs vs. Dodgers?

Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Cubs-Dodgers MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Dodgers a 66% chance of beating the Cubs.

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Cubs vs. Dodgers Current Odds

• Run Line: Dodgers -1.5 (-110), Cubs +1.5 (-105)
• Moneyline: Dodgers -225, Cubs +200
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-115/+100)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Dodgers are -1.5 favorites against the Cubs, with -110 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Cubs (+1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -105.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Dodgers at -225. That means you can risk $225 to win $100, for a total payout of $325, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at +200, where you can bet $100 to profit $200, earning a total payout of $300, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 8 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Cubs (+1.5) are a 53% chance of covering the run line, while the 8-run Over/Under is a 55% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Cubs vs. Dodgers

• Run Line: Cubs +1.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (53% probability)
• Moneyline: Cubs @ +200 via FanDuel Sportsbook (0.7% edge)
• Total: Over 8 @ -115 via BetMGM (55% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and betting expertise to bring you the best possible plays every time.

While the Dodgers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Cubs moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Cubs vs. Dodgers Prediction

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Sunday's Cubs-Dodgers matchup, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Cubs vs. Dodgers on Sunday April 16, 2023.

Cubs vs. Dodgers 2023 Game Info

Sunday's matchup between the Dodgers and Cubs at Dodger Stadium is scheduled to begin at 4:10PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
• Date: Sunday April 16, 2023
• Time: 4:10PM ET / 1:10PM PT
• Venue: Dodger Stadium

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