Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Dodgers Picks and Predictions for Sunday, April 26, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Chicago Cubs will be on the road again Sunday afternoon for game 3 of 3 in Los Angeles inside Dodger Stadium against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and we have you ready to roll with our Chicago vs Los Angeles prediction. Chicago has 17 wins and 9 losses on the year, riding a long winning streak following the win in Game 1 of this set. The Los Angeles Dodgers have 17 wins and 9 losses this season, but have dropped 3 of the last 4 after the loss in Game 1 of this series. Read more about this Chicago vs Los Angeles prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our MLB Predictions!
Cubs try to extend the winning streak
The Chicago Cubs have been 1 of the better offensive teams in baseball this season, with a .268 batting average. The Cubs have scored 145 runs on 241 hits, including 33 runs across their last 5 wins. Chicago's pitching has been just as strong as its offense with a 3.46 team ERA this year. Jameson Tailon got the start for Chicago in Game 1 of this set, giving up 4 runs on 4 hits across 5 innings of work, leading to a no-decision. Ryan Rolison came on in relief to give up no runs on 2 hits across the next 3 innings, leading to the victory. Dansby Swanson led the way for the Chicago offense with 2 hits in 3 at-bats to drive in 4 runs.
Nico Hoerner leads the Chicago offense this season with a .299 batting average, 23 RBIs, and 32 hits. Alex Bregman has compiled a .266 batting average, and Pete Crow-Armstrong has a .245 batting average. Ian Happ has a .250 batting average and leads Chicago this season with 7 home runs.
Key Injury Report for Chicago:
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- Jeff Brigham (7-Day IL)
- Jaxon Wiggins (7-Day IL)
- Trent Thornton (7-Day IL)
- Caleb Thielbar (Day-To-Day)
- Phil Maton (15-Day IL)
Dodgers look to defend home field
The Los Angeles Dodgers offense has carried them this season, with a .276 batting average. The Dodgers have scored 141 runs on 243 hits. The Los Angeles power has been loud with 43 home runs and a .469 team slugging percentage. Los Angeles has solid pitching, with a 3.38 team ERA this year. Emmet Sheehan got the start for Los Angeles in Game 1 of this series, giving up 1 run on 4 hits across 6.1 innings of work, resulting in a no-decision. The Los Angeles bullpen gave up 3 runs on 5 hits across the next 5 outs in the loss. Will Smith led the way for the Los Angeles offense with 1 hit in 4 at-bats to drive in 3 runs.
Andy Pages leads Los Angeles this season with a .333 batting average, 21 RBIs, and 31 hits. Shohei Ohtani and Kyle Tucker have both compiled a .237 batting average this season. Freddie Freeman has come up big for Los Angeles with a .284 batting average across 24 games. Max Muncy has a .292 batting average and leads the team with eight home runs this season.
Key Injury Report for Los Angeles:
- Brock Stewart (15-Day IL)
- Landon Knack (15-Day IL)
- Mookie Betts (10-Day IL)
- Ben Casparius (15-Day IL)
- Blake Snell (15-Day IL)
Chicago vs Los Angeles Pick
- Chicago vs Los Angeles Spread Pick
The series finale of this National League matchup will pit 2 elite arms against each other. Both teams will send out 1 of their better pitchers in this matchup, looking to close the series with a victory. Look for Los Angeles to do the job on Sunday as they close this series with a victory. The Los Angeles fans and their offense will be the difference as they get to win at home against the Chicago Cubs to close the series.
- Chicago vs Los Angeles Over/Under Pick
Sunday will be a pitchers’ duel between 2 of the better pitchers in the National League. Look for both pitchers to be on their game as each will maneuver these elite lineups. Expect runs to come at a premium on Sunday as each team will struggle on the offensive side. Take the under on Sunday as the Los Angeles Dodgers get the win at home to close this matchup.
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Saturday.
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