The Cubs (64-49) won Game 1 of the series versus the Dodgers (69-44), 10-5 behind three two-run homers. Chicago fell behind 3-0 in the first inning but responded with six consecutive runs scored.
Los Angeles acquired Tarik Skubal at the trade deadline and he makes his awaited debut with the Dodgers. Skubal spent part of the year injured but has been red-hot recently. With Detroit, Skubal has a 2.03 ERA in July over five starts with 41 strikeouts, six walks, and a .196 OBA. The Dodgers are the World Series favorites and as expected, the odds shortened after Skubal joined Los Angeles.
Chicago had one of the hottest offenses in July, recording a .266 batting average (4th), the second-most doubles (49), and 139 runs scored (3rd). While the Cubs are only hitting .228 (17th) to start August, the offense was exciting to watch on Monday against the Dodgers. The Cubs hit four home runs, walked in a run, and knocked a single to score 10 runs in the win.
Lets dive into the doubleheader and find a sweat or two.
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Game Details and How to Watch: Dodgers vs. Cubs
- Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
- Time: 8:05PM EST
- Site: Wrigley Field
- City: Chicago, IL
- Network/Streaming: MLB.TV, TBS
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The Latest Odds: Dodgers vs. Cubs
The latest odds as of Tuesday courtesy of DraftKings:
- Moneyline: LA Dodgers (-219), Chicago Cubs (+178)
- Spread: Dodgers -1.5 (-132), Cubs +1.5 (+109)
- Total: 9.0 runs
Probable Starting Pitchers and their Stats: Dodgers vs. Cubs for August 4
· Dodgers: Tarik Skubal
Season Totals: 96.2 IP, 7-5, 2.79 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 116 K, 14 BB
· Cubs: Javier Assad
Season Totals: 69.2 IP, 6-1, 3.75 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 48 K, 18 BB
Who’s Hot? Who’s Not! Dodgers vs. Cubs
· Freddie Freeman is riding a 13-game hitting streak (25-52)
· Kyle Tucker has four hits in nine at-bats over the last four games
· Shohei Ohtani has hit safely in 7 straight games (12-26)
· Nico Hoerner was 3-11 against the Yankees this past weekend
· Pete Crow-Armstrong is hitting .214 against the Dodgers with three hits and six strikeouts over 14 at-bats
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Top Betting Trends & Insights: Dodgers vs. Cubs
- The Cubs are 53-60 on the Run Line this season
- The Dodgers are 49-64 on the Run Line this season
- The OVER has cashed 60 times in Chicago’s 113 games this season (60-52-1)
- The OVER has cashed 53 times in LA’s 113 games this season (53-59-1)
Expert picks & predictions: Dodgers vs. Cubs
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