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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs

Game time: Aug 5, 2026 2:21 PM EDT

Team snapshot

Los Angeles Dodgers

Record: 69-46 · Win pct .600

Chicago Cubs

Record: 66-49 · Win pct .574

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs

Moneyline: Chicago Cubs ML (-120) — Win

EV signal: Premium only

Final score: Los Angeles Dodgers 6, Chicago Cubs 7

Why this play: The Cubs' offense and run differential give them the edge to pull off a moneyline upset over the Dodgers.

Quick read:

Take the Chicago Cubs on the moneyline; their balanced attack makes them a credible underdog pick against LA.

The Cubs have logged 585 runs while allowing 487, and they've amassed 968 hits and 141 homers this season—numbers that outpace the Dodgers' 578 runs and a tighter 437 runs allowed, suggesting the Cubs can generate enough offense to outscore a solid LA staff.

The only caveat is the Dodgers' stingy defense, which could keep the game tighter than expected; still, at the current price the risk is modest—unless the Dodgers' pitchers decide to be generous, the Cubs should stay in it.

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