Cubs vs Dodgers Prediction and MLB Tips - 4 August 2026
Last updated: Aug 4, 2026, 12:05AM | Published: Aug 2, 2026, 7:36PM
The Chicago Cubs will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, beginning at 10:05am AEST.
Matthew Boyd (6-1, 3.41 ERA) will start for the Cubs, up against Justin Wrobleski (11-2, 2.88 ERA) for the Dodgers.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Cubs vs Dodgers game, along with 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 match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Dodgers a 55% chance of defeating the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Dodgers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are shown here:
- Head to Head: Cubs $2.10, Dodgers $1.77
- Line: Cubs +1.5 ($1.67), Dodgers -1.5 ($2.25)
- 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 $2.10 and the Dodgers at $1.77.
The Cubs are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Dodgers, with odds of $1.67 available at TAB.
For the favourite Dodgers (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.25.
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 56% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to go over 55% of the time.
Cubs vs Dodgers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: LA Dodgers at $1.77 with TAB
- Line: Dodgers -1.5 at $2.25 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 8 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Cubs vs Dodgers predictions are based on complex modelling and wagering intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Even though the Cubs are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Dodgers -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Cubs vs Dodgers: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cubs vs LA Dodgers game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Cubs vs LA Dodgers match-up.
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Cubs vs Dodgers: Essential Details
The match-up between the Cubs and Dodgers at Wrigley Field is scheduled to start at 10:05am AEST on Tuesday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Date: Tuesday 4 August 2026
- Time: 10:05am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Cubs vs LA Dodgers predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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