Cubs vs. Dodgers Prediction and Odds - Jul 8, 2022

The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Dodger Stadium on Friday, beginning at 10:10PM ET.

Tyler Anderson (9-1, 3.10 ERA) will start on the mound for the Dodgers, while the Cubs are going with Keegan Thompson (7-3, 3.41 ERA).

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

Who will win Cubs vs. Dodgers?

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Cubs-Dodgers MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Dodgers a 63% chance of defeating the Cubs.

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Cubs vs. Dodgers Current Odds

• Run Line: Dodgers -1.5 (+100), Cubs +1.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Dodgers -200, Cubs +180
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-105/-104)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Dodgers are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Cubs, with +100 at FanDuel Sportsbook 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 -110.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Dodgers at -200, which means you can risk $200 to win $100, for a total payout of $300, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at +180, where you can bet $100 to profit $180, earning a total payout of $280, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 8.5 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -104.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Cubs (+1.5) are a 55% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under is a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Cubs vs. Dodgers

• Run Line: Cubs +1.5 @ -110 via BetMGM (55% probability)
• Moneyline: Cubs @ +180 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.4% edge)
• Total: Under 8.5 @ -104 via FanDuel Sportsbook (53% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to help you make smarter decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Dodgers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Cubs moneyline is the best option because of the 1.4% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Cubs vs. Dodgers Prediction

Use our dynamic widget below to see the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for CHI Cubs vs. LA Dodgers, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

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

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Cubs vs. Dodgers on Friday July 8, 2022.

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Cubs vs. Dodgers 2022 Game Info

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

• Who: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs
• Date: Friday July 8, 2022
• Time: 10:10PM ET / 7:10PM PT
• Venue: Dodger Stadium

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