Cubs vs Dodgers Picks and Prediction – 4/12/2025

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Last Updated: 04/10/2025 at 1:59 PM ET

Chicago Cubs at Los Angeles Dodgers 04/11/25 - MLB Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 4/12/2025, 2:10 AM UTC
Latest Odds: LAD -196 ; O/U 8.5

Cubs vs Dodgers Prediction

The Cubs are coming in this game on the road to face the Dodgers at 10:10 PM EST. The game is taking place at Dodger Stadium and is not being aired on any of the major networks. Be ready for the baseball season with all of our MLB free picks.

The Cubs head to this game here with a 3-2 mark in their last 5 games. The last game on the field for the Cubs was a 6-2 loss to the Texas Rangers. The Cubs are sitting on a 9-6 record on the year overall.

The Cubs have ended up getting 130 hits and 96 runs on the season while getting a .250 average. The Cubs have managed to get 18 homers on the season, but have a .350 OBP and a .413 slugging. Pitching for the season has seen the Cubs post a 4.47 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP. The opponents are hitting at a clip of .265 with 111 strikeouts, but has walked 53 batters on the season.

The Dodgers are heading to this game here with a 2-3 record in the last 5 games. The Dodgers are sitting on a win in their last game by a score of 6-5 over the Nationals. The Dodgers have posted a 10-4 record overall.

Los Angeles for their part is coming in with a .230 average and 105 hits while getting 69 runs scored. The Dodgers have managed to get 28 homers on the season with a .314 OBP and a .461 slugging. The pitching staff for the Dodgers has posted a 3.22 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP. Still the opponents are hitting only at a clip of .204 with 67 walks, but have struck out 129 times.

Cubs vs Dodgers Pick Analysis

This game here will see the Dodgers secure a win. The Dodgers have already beaten the Cubs twice this year and should be able to continue to win as the Dodgers are the better team when it comes to pitching and the offense for the Dodgers will pick up their pace in this game here and secure the win. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Dodgers win 4-1. 

Our Free MLB Pick for Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs

Los Angeles Dodgers -196