Cubs vs Dodgers Prediction and MLB Tips - 18 March 2025
Mar 13, 2025, 12:53AM
The Chicago Cubs will sqaure off with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Opening Day of the MLB season at Tokyo Dome on Tuesday, beginning at 9:10pm AEDT.
Shota Imanaga (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will be on the bump for the Cubs, while the Dodgers are going with Yoshinobu Yamamoto (0-0, 0.00 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Cubs vs Dodgers game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Tuesday's Cubs vs LA Dodgers MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Dodgers a 57% chance of defeating the Cubs at Tokyo Dome.
Cubs vs Dodgers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's MLB game at Tokyo Dome are shown here:
- Head to Head: Cubs $2.35, Dodgers $1.62
- Line: Cubs +1.5 ($1.77), Dodgers -1.5 ($2.10)
- Total (Over/Under 8 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Cubs at $2.35 and the Dodgers at $1.62.
The Cubs are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Dodgers, with odds of $1.77 available at TAB.
For the favourite Dodgers (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.10.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Cubs (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 57% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to stay under 56% of the time.
Cubs vs Dodgers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cubs at $2.35 with TAB
- Line: Cubs +1.5 at $1.77 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8 at $1.91 with TAB
These Cubs vs Dodgers best bets are based on world-class modelling and gambling intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Dodgers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cubs to win is our recommended option due to the 2.0% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Cubs vs Dodgers: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cubs vs LA Dodgers game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Cubs vs LA Dodgers match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips on every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Cubs vs Dodgers: Essential Details
The game between the Cubs and Dodgers at Tokyo Dome is scheduled to commence at 9:10pm AEDT on Tuesday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Date: Tuesday 18 March 2025
- Time: 9:10pm AEDT
- Venue: Tokyo Dome
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Cubs vs LA Dodgers predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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