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Today's free MLB betting picks, odds, predictions for the Dodgers vs. Cubs on April 16, 2023. Our best bets and top picks for moneylines, run totals and more.
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Today's Betting Overview - Cubs vs. Dodgers
The Cubs take on the Dodgers on Sunday, April 16th 2023 at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Chicago Cubs (7-6) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (8-7)
- Date: Sunday, April 16th 2023
- Time: 4:10 ET
- Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
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At 7-6, the Chicago Cubs travel to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers, ranked 3rd in the NL Central. Heading into today's game, the Cubs will look to pick up a win on the road, as they have gone just 2-2 when playing away from home.
With an above .500 record against the runline at 8-5, Chicago has been favored 53.8% of the time this season. The team has an over/under record of 7-6, with an average betting line of 8.
Cubs starter Drew Smyly comes into the game with a record of just 0-1. Against the Dodgers, Drew Smyly is hoping to improve on his current ERA of 6.52. Currently, opponents have a batting average of .297 against him. Drew Smyly has given up one home run leading to a WOBA allowed of .355. With a total of three walks, Smyly has a WHIP of 1.45.
Chicago's offense comes into this game averaging 5.5 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. Heading into play, the Cubs are the 7th unit in team batting average, currently hitting .270. The team's lineup has gone deep at toal of 16 times this season, placing them 12th in the league. Chicago's offense currently sits 13th in OBP, coming in at .332.
Los Angeles Dodgers - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Los Angeles Dodgers enter play ranked 1st in the NL West with an overall record of 8-7. On the season, the Dodgers have an above .500 home record, going 5-3 at Dodger Stadium.
With a record below .500 vs. the runline, Los Angeles has been favored in all of their games so far. The team has an over/under record of 8-6, with an average betting line of 8.
Los Angeles pitcher Julio Urías gets the start, looking to pick up another win, as his current record sits at 3-0. Julio Urías heads into action with an ERA of just 1.50. Opponents have had a tough time against the left-hander, as they are batting just .217 against him. So far, Urías has given up one home run and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .260. Urías' WHIP of .83 comes along with a total of two walks allowed.
On offense, Los Angeles will look to continue their strong play, as they rank 4th in runs scored, averaging 5.5 runs per game. Heading into play, the Dodgers are the 27th-ranked unit in team batting average. Combined, the team is batting .231. So far, the team has made up for a low batting average by hitting the long ball. Currently, Los Angeles ranks 2nd in home runs, with a total of 26 deep shots. Throughout the season, Los Angeles' batters have been excellent at getting on base, posting the 10th best OBP of .339.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Cubs vs. Dodgers
Heading into today's matchup between Los Angeles and the Cubs, the Dodgers are the heavy favorite at -239 on the moneyline. Los Angeles' implied win probability sits at 70.5%. However, the MLB predictive model does not show enough value to take Los Angeles on the moneyline. Instead, its recommended to take the Cubs to cover the runline at +1.5.
Recommended Betting Pick: Cubs +1.5
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