Dodgers vs Cubs Prediction 8/4/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Dodgers vs Cubs prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, August 4th at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers are 69-44 this year after they lost game one by a score of 5-10 on Monday night. Los Angeles led 3-0 in the first inning, but they were outscored 10-2 over the last 8.5 innings for the loss. The Dodgers recorded 10 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Edman, who went 1-4 with one home run and three RBIs. Wrobleski allowed seven hits and seven earned runs over 4.1 innings for the loss, while Henriquez allowed three earned runs in relief. Prior to this series, Los Angeles lost all three against the Red Sox, but did win two out of three against the Mariners before that. 

This season, Los Angeles has a 3.70 ERA with a 1.15 WHIP and a .217 opponent batting average, while they have scored 577 runs with a .262 batting average and a .340 on base percentage. Andy Pages has led the Dodgers with 18 home runs and 74 RBIs, while Shohei Ohtani has added 24 home runs and 67 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Los Angeles is Tarik Skubal, who is 7-5 with a 2.79 ERA and a 0.91 WHIP over 96.2 innings pitched this year. 

Chicago Cubs Betting Preview

The Chicago Cubs are 64-49 this season after they won game one by a score of 10-5 last night. Chicago had their lead cut to 7-5 in the sixth inning, but they scored the last three runs to seal the victory. The Cubs recorded 10 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Busch, who went 2-4 with one home run and three RBIs. Boyd allowed nine hits and four earned runs over 6.2 innings for the win, while Thornton threw 1.1 innings in relief. Prior to this series, Chicago lost two out of three against the Yankees, but did win three out of four against the Cardinals before that. 

This season, Chicago has a 4.09 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and a .244 opponent batting average, while they have scored 580 runs with a .248 batting average and a .339 on base percentage. Pete Crow-Armstrong has led the Cubs with 24 home runs and 64 RBIs, while Dansby Swanson has added 16 home runs and 61 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Javier Assad, who is 6-1 with a 3.75 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP over 69.2 innings pitched this season. 

Why the Chicago Cubs will win

• The Cubs have won each of their last eight night games against the Dodgers following a home win.
• The Dodgers have lost each of their last four games as favorites after playing the previous day.
• The Cubs have covered the run line in each of their last 12 games as underdogs after playing the previous day.
• The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games as favorites against National League opponents following a loss.
• The Cubs have led after 3 innings in each of their last six Tuesday games.
• The Cubs have led after 5 innings in six of their last seven home games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win

• The Dodgers have won nine of their last 10 road games following a road loss.
• The Cubs have lost each of their last four games at Wrigley Field following a win.
• The Cubs have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as home underdogs against NL West opponents following a win.
• The Dodgers have covered the run line in four of their last five games at Wrigley Field following a loss.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the last four games between the Dodgers and Cubs at Wrigley Field have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Each of the Dodgers’ last four games against NL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in seven of the Dodgers’ last eight games as favorites.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Cubs’ last six Tuesday games at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts

• Michael Busch has hit a home run in each of the Cubs’ last three home games against NL West opponents.
• Pete Crow-Armstrong has recorded at least one hit in each of the Cubs’ last 12 games against NL West opponents.

Los Angeles Dodgers Player Prop Facts

• Tarik Skubal has recorded eight or more strikeouts in seven of his last eight appearances in night games against teams that held a winning record.
• Teoscar Hernandez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances with the Dodgers as road favorites against NL opponents.
• Dalton Rushing has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances in night games against NL teams that held a winning record.
• Tarik Skubal has recorded a win in six of his last eight appearances against NL Central opponents.

Dodgers vs Cubs Prediction 

Los Angeles comes into this matchup on a four game losing streak and they have allowed 30 runs during that span. The Dodgers are 36-21 on the road this year, while the Cubs are 32-24 at home. Chicago has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they have allowed two runs or fewer in four of their last five. The Cubs are starting Assad, who has allowed three earned runs in his last 17.2 innings, while Skubal is making his first start for the Dodgers. I am going to take a shot with the Cubs in this one, as Skubal has probably been moved off of his normal schedule with the recent trade and the Dodgers are struggling right now.

David Racey's Pick: Cubs ML