Pick details
| MATCHUP | Chicago Cubs | Los Angeles Dodgers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 17-10 | 18-9 |
| Spread | -1.5 156 | +1.5 -190 |
| Moneyline | +104 | -126 |
| Total | Over 9 (-108) | Under 9 (-112) |
| Where | Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California | |
| When | Sunday, April 26, 2026 | |
| Time | 04:10 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLB.TV | |
The Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers will meet on Sunday afternoon in the final of a three‑game National League series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California.
Chicago Cubs Betting Preview
The Chicago Cubs enter Sunday’s contest with a 17–10 overall win-loss record and a 6–5 mark on the road. The Cubs offense has been outstanding to this point in the season. Let me be more specific. Through 25 games played in 2026, the Chicago Cubs have compiled 149 runs (4th in MLB), 250 hits (3rd in MLB), 40 doubles and a robust 40 home runs which ranks fourth in Major League Baseball.
The Cubs arrive at this contest in rather good form. Chicago has won ten of the team’s last 11 games played this season, including a thrilling 8–7 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies earlier this week.
Chicago will turn to left‑hander Shota Imanaga in this contest. In five starts made this season, Imanaga has compiled a 2–1 win‑loss record, a 2.17 ERA (11th in MLB), 32 strikeouts and a 0.72 WHIP which ranks second in Major League Baseball, while allowing just 15 hits and 6 walks in 29 innings pitched.
Shifting our attention to the Chicago offense, the Cubs continue to rely on Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ, both of whom remain pivotal to the team’s production. Hoerner enters this contest with a rather impressive .309 batting average, 4 home runs, 23 RBIs and an .863 OPS. Ian Happ leads the team with 7 home runs.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers enter Sunday’s matchup with an 18–9 overall record, including a respectable 10–4 mark at home. The Dodgers have won two of the team’s last three games played this season, including a 3-0 shutout victory over the San Francisco Giants two days ago.
Los Angeles will start left‑hander Justin Wrobleski, who has gotten off to a strong start to the 2026 regular season. In four starts made, Wrobleski has compiled a 3–0 record, a 1.88 ERA, a 0.88 WHIP and 9 strikeouts, while allowing 16 hits and 5 walks in 24 innings pitched this season.
Offensively, the Dodgers lineup features Shohei Ohtani and Andy Pages. Designated hitter Shohei Ohtani enters this matchup with a .240 batting average, 5 home runs, 11 RBIs and a .801 OPS. Outfielder Andy Pages has amassed a .337 batting average (4th in MLB), 5 home runs, 24 RBIs and a .934 OPS which ranks 13th in Major League Baseball.
Why the Chicago Cubs will win.
• Starting pitching advantage. In five starts made this season, Imanaga has compiled a 2–1 win‑loss record, a 2.17 ERA (11th in MLB), 32 strikeouts and a 0.72 WHIP which ranks second in Major League Baseball.
• Elite run production. The Cubs have compiled 149 runs which ranks second in Major League Baseball.
• Current form. The Chicago Cubs have won ten of the team’s last 11 games played this season.
Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win.
• Starting pitching stability. Justin Wrobleski has compiled a 1.88 ERA and 0.88 WHIP in 24 innings pitched.
• Quality offense. Shohei Ohtani and Andy Pages provide the Dodgers with a strong offensive core.
• Home field advantage. The Los Angeles Dodgers are 10–4 at home this season.
Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction
In my view, this matchup favors the Chicago Cubs. Shota Imanaga enters this contest with a 2.17 ERA and a 0.72 WHIP, while allowing just 15 hits in 29 innings pitched this season, giving Chicago the clear pitching ceiling. The Cubs also bring an outstanding offense which has scored 149 runs on the season. With Imanaga in elite form and Chicago sustaining top‑five run production, I am backing the Chicago Cubs on the moneyline in this game.
Hans Geevers's Pick: Chicago Cubs ML
