Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Monday August 3 2026
Tonight's Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs picks focus on an 8-run total with Matthew Boyd confirmed for Chicago and Los Angeles yet to announce a starter. The incomplete pitching matchup makes the total more attractive than the side. Readers can also review our MLB player props coverage and daily MLB picks and predictions before first pitch.
Best Available Odds for Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs
- Moneyline: Los Angeles Dodgers -130 | Chicago Cubs +110
- Total: Over 8 (-110) | Under 8 (-110)
Game Info
- Date: Monday, August 3, 2026
- Time: 8:05 p.m. EDT
- Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
- TV: SportsNet LA and Marquee Sports Network
- Probable Pitchers: Los Angeles TBD vs Matthew Boyd
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs Preview
Los Angeles has the deeper lineup and a strong road record, but the unannounced starter makes the side harder to price. Chicago can build its plan around Boyd, who has posted a 3.41 ERA and limited damage throughout the season. The Cubs also have enough offense to punish an abbreviated Dodgers pitching plan.
The MLB betting trends are divided on the full-game total. Dodgers team totals have gone under in 66 of 112 decisions, while Chicago first-five home totals and team totals have leaned higher. Boyd gives the lower-scoring side the strongest concrete support until Los Angeles confirms its starter.
Los Angeles opened around -130, with Chicago near +110. The total has remained at 8 while bettors wait for the Dodgers to announce a starter.
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Pitching Matchup
Los Angeles has not announced a starter. That decision could change both the total and the expected bullpen workload before first pitch.
Boyd is 6-1 with a 3.41 ERA and 60 strikeouts. He has provided Chicago with stable run prevention and should be able to keep the Dodgers from producing a large early inning.
Game Thesis: Boyd and the Dodgers' lower team-total history make the under the preferred position while Los Angeles' pitching plan remains unsettled.
Best Bet - Under 8 (-110)
The under is the best bet because Boyd can control Los Angeles and Dodgers team totals have gone under in 66 of 112 decisions. The unknown Los Angeles starter creates risk, but the number offers a push at exactly eight runs. A 4-3 Cubs victory fits the available pitching and scoring trends.
Prediction: Chicago Cubs 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 3
