Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Dodgers MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedApril 12, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:April 12, 2025 ,

MLB Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction 4/12

The Chicago Cubs will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. This game is scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 2025, and will start at 9:10 PM. Fans can expect an exciting night of baseball as these two teams meet under the lights.

Cubs vs. Dodgers Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Dodgers MoneyLine: -193. The Dodgers have a strong home record of 7-0 and a better team ERA at 3.00, making them a solid pick.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (100). Both teams have shown strong pitching, and the Dodgers have allowed only 9 home runs this season, suggesting a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The Chicago Cubs have a road record of 5-3 this season.
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers are undefeated at home with a 7-0 record this season.
  • In a recent game against the Dodgers, Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd allowed 3 earned runs in 6 innings.
  • Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Dodgers struck out 9 batters in a game against the Cubs.
  • The Dodgers’ Tommy Edman hit a home run and had 3 RBIs in their game against the Cubs.

Cubs vs Dodgers Preview

The Chicago Cubs will visit the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. The game is set for Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 9:10 PM. This night game brings together two teams with different starts to their season.

On the mound for the Cubs is Ben Brown. He has a season ERA of 7.71 over 11 2/3 innings. For the Dodgers, Roki Sasaki will pitch. He has pitched 8 2/3 innings this season with an ERA of 4.15. Both pitchers aim to improve their early-season performances.

Dodgers’ Dynamic Lineup and Pitching Power

The Los Angeles Dodgers have some strong hitters this season. Shohei Ohtani, Teoscar Hernández, and Tommy Edman are leading the charge. Ohtani has a batting average of .293 and leads the league in runs with 15. Teoscar Hernández has been impressive with a .281 batting average. He is second in the league with 5 home runs and first in RBIs with 16. Tommy Edman stands out with a .259 batting average and leads the league in home runs with 6. On the mound, Roki Sasaki is making his mark. He has pitched 8 2/3 innings with an ERA of 4.15. Sasaki’s control is key, having allowed only 1 earned run in his last start against the Phillies.

Chicago Cubs: Aiming for Consistency

The Chicago Cubs have strong hitters this season. Kyle Tucker leads the team with a .317 batting average. He also tops the league with 5 home runs and 16 RBIs. Seiya Suzuki is not far behind with a .302 batting average, adding 4 home runs and 15 RBIs. Dansby Swanson brings power to the lineup. He has 4 home runs and 11 RBIs. Swanson’s batting average is .200, but his ability to drive in runs is key for the team. The Cubs’ overall batting average is .241, ranking them 12th. Ben Brown is the starting pitcher for the Cubs in this game. He has a 7.71 ERA over 11 2/3 innings. Brown has recorded 5 strikeouts in his last outing against the Padres. The Cubs’ team ERA stands at 4.40, placing them 21st.

Final Betting Pick

The Dodgers are a strong pick for the MoneyLine at -193. Their perfect home record of 7-0 shows they play well at home. The Dodgers also have a team ERA of 3.00, which is better than the Cubs’ ERA of 4.40.

Choosing the Under 8.5 runs is a good idea. Both teams have strong pitching, and the Dodgers have only allowed 9 home runs this season. This suggests that the game might not have many runs scored.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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