Cubs vs Dodgers Prediction and MLB Tips - 5 August 2026
Last updated: Aug 5, 2026, 12:05AM | Published: Aug 3, 2026, 6:36PM
The Chicago Cubs will sqaure off with the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, commencing at 10:05am AEST.
The Cubs will send Javier Assad (6-1, 3.75 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against Tarik Skubal (7-5, 2.79 ERA) for the Dodgers.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Cubs vs Dodgers game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Cubs vs LA Dodgers MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Dodgers a 64% chance of winning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Dodgers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $2.60, Dodgers $1.53
- Line: Cubs +1.5 ($2.00), Dodgers -1.5 ($1.83)
- Total (Over/Under 9 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 $2.60 and the Dodgers at $1.53.
The Cubs are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Dodgers, with odds of $2.00 available at TAB.
For the favourite Dodgers (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.83.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Dodgers (-1.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 9-run over/under is expected to go over 54% of the time.
Cubs vs Dodgers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: LA Dodgers at $1.53 with TAB
- Line: Dodgers -1.5 at $1.83 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 9 at $1.91 with TAB
These Cubs vs Dodgers predictions are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
Cubs vs Dodgers: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cubs vs LA Dodgers game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
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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 Wednesday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Date: Wednesday 5 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 stated.
Conclusion
Our Cubs vs LA Dodgers predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge 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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