Looking for today’s Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers betting splits and odds? Below you’ll find the latest DraftKings Sportsbook Moneyline, Run Line and total betting percentages, plus where the public and sharp money are landing before first pitch.
Cubs vs. Dodgers Odds
MarketCubs (Home)Dodgers (Away)Moneyline-118+111Run Line-1.5 (+153)+1.5 (-187)TotalOver 9.5 (-104)Under 9.5 (-115)
Chicago is a modest home favorite at -118, with Shota Imanaga on the mound against Eric Lauer. The total is set at O/U 9.5, leaning slightly toward the Under at -115.
DraftKings Betting Splits
MarketSideBets %Handle %MoneylineCubs49%36%MoneylineDodgers51%64%Run LineCubs -1.532%10%Run LineDodgers +1.568%90%TotalOver 9.516%18%TotalUnder 9.584%82%
Public Betting Trends
The sharpest divergence is on the Run Line, where 90% of the handle is backing Dodgers +1.5 despite only 68% of tickets landing there. Moneyline handle also favors Los Angeles at 64% against a near-even 51% bet split, signaling larger wagers are siding with the road underdog. The Under 9.5 is drawing overwhelming consensus at 84% of bets and 82% of handle.
Cubs vs. Dodgers Stats
Starting Pitcher Stats
StatShota Imanaga (CHC)Eric Lauer (LAD)Record7-95-0ERA3.672.96WHIP1.0730.987FIP4.435.13xFIP3.895.20WAR1.420.28K%23.3%14.7%BB%5.7%6.4%HR/91.691.57
Team Pitching Stats
StatCubsDodgersERA4.063.71WHIP1.2481.154K/97.789.11K/BB2.602.91OBA.243.217
Team Batting Stats
StatCubsDodgersAVG.248.261OBP.339.339SLG.415.430ISO.167.169OPS.754.769K%21.8%20.4%
Key Matchup Numbers
- Freddie Freeman road dominance: Freeman is slashing .343 with a 1.004 OPS on the road this season, leading all Dodgers hitters. His Total Bases prop is set at O/U 1.5 (+120/-160), making the Over attractive against a Cubs staff that has allowed more contact than the league average.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong at home: Crow-Armstrong leads the Cubs with a .302 average and .963 OPS at Wrigley Field. He is the top home-split hitter in the lineup with 12 home runs in 202 at-bats on his own turf.
- Lauer’s surface-level ERA vs. underlying metrics: Eric Lauer carries a 2.96 ERA, but his 5.13 FIP and 5.20 xFIP indicate significant regression risk. His 14.7% strikeout rate is among the lowest for any starter, and Imanaga nearly doubles it at 23.3%.
- Dodgers rotation depth decimated: Los Angeles is without Tyler Glasnow (back, D60), Blake Snell (elbow, D60), Bobby Miller (shoulder, D60), and Gavin Stone (shoulder, D60). Lauer is filling a rotation spot by necessity rather than merit.
- Imanaga strikeout prop: Imanaga Strikeouts Thrown is set at O/U 4.5 (-159/+125). Given his 23.3% strikeout rate and the Dodgers’ 20.4% team K rate, the Over has a strong profile.
DraftKings Player Props
- Shota Imanaga Strikeouts Thrown O/U 4.5 (-159 / +125)
- Eric Lauer Strikeouts Thrown O/U 3.5 (-107 / -119)
- Freddie Freeman Total Bases O/U 1.5 (+120 / -160)
- Mookie Betts Total Bases O/U 1.5 (+131 / -175)
- Andy Pages Total Bases O/U 1.5 (+110 / -146)
- Nico Hoerner Hits O/U 0.5 (-249 / +184)
- Shohei Ohtani Runs O/U 0.5 (-138 / +100)
- Kyle Tucker Hits O/U 0.5 (-187 / +140)
DraftKings Featured Parlays
First Inning Freeze (+764)
Bet on scoreless first innings across three games:
- TOR @ HOU: No Runs 1st Inning
- LAD @ CHC: No Runs 1st Inning
- TB @ COL: No Runs 1st Inning
Favorites Flex (+1307)
Back the favored teams to win on Wednesday:
- HOU Astros to Win (vs TOR)
- CHI Cubs to Win (vs LAD)
- TB Rays to Win (@ COL)
- NY Yankees to Win (vs STL)
- BOS Red Sox to Win (vs CWS)
Playing the Hits (+736)
Each star to record at least one hit:
- Shohei Ohtani 1+ Hit
- Yordan Alvarez 1+ Hit
- Pete Crow-Armstrong 1+ Hit
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 1+ Hit
- Junior Caminero 1+ Hit
- Brandon Nimmo 1+ Hit
- Rafael Devers 1+ Hit
Star Power (+1120)
Two sluggers to go deep:
- Yordan Alvarez 1+ Home Run
- Shohei Ohtani 1+ Home Run
Betting Splits Summary
MetricCubs / OverDodgers / UnderML Handle36%64%ML Bets49%51%RL Handle10%90%RL Bets32%68%Total Handle18%82%Total Bets16%84%
FAQs
What are MLB betting splits?
Betting splits show how the public is wagering on a game by breaking down the percentage of total bets (tickets) and total money (handle) on each side of a market. They help identify which side recreational bettors favor versus where larger, potentially sharper money is landing.
What is the difference between bets and handle?
Bets refer to the number of individual tickets placed, while handle represents the total dollar amount wagered. A side with low bet percentage but high handle percentage suggests fewer bettors placing larger wagers, often interpreted as sharp or professional action.
How do betting splits identify sharp money?
Sharp money refers to wagers placed by professional or highly informed bettors. It is typically identified through handle-vs-bet discrepancies: when a side draws a disproportionate share of money relative to its ticket count, sharps are likely involved.
Should you follow betting splits?
Splits are one tool among many. They are most useful when a clear divergence exists between public tickets and money handle, suggesting professional disagreement with the recreational consensus. They work best combined with line movement analysis and matchup context.
How often do DraftKings betting splits update?
DraftKings betting splits update approximately every two minutes, providing near real-time insight into how the market is moving as game time approaches.
What is the best bet for Cubs vs. Dodgers?
Sharp money is heavily backing the Dodgers on the Run Line at +1.5 (-187), with 90% of handle landing there against only 68% of tickets. The Moneyline also shows sharp action on Los Angeles at +111, where 64% of handle supports just 51% of bets. Given Lauer’s FIP regression risk and Imanaga’s stronger underlying metrics, value may exist fading the sharp side by backing the Cubs Moneyline at -118 with the pitching edge at home.
