Cubs vs Dodgers Picks and Prediction – 4/13/2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers remain at home on Saturday with the Chicago Cubs in town. The Dodgers entered this series with a 10-4 record. Los Angeles heads into this series against the Cubs after losing two previous series. The Dodgers are averaging 4.9 runs scored per game with 7.5 hits. Stay up to date with our expert's MLB Picks. 

Roki Sasaki will make his 4th start on the mound for the LA Dodgers. Sasaki is 0-0 with 8.2 innings pitched. Sasaki has 9 strikeouts, 11 walks, and carries a 4.15 ERA. Sasaki pitched 4 innings in his last start allowing 3 hits and 1 run. The LA Dodgers carry a 3.22 team ERA. 

The Chicago Cubs entered this series as the leaders of the NL Central. The Cubs have won seven of their last ten games. Chicago is averaging 6.4 runs scored per game with 8.7 hits. The Cubs won their last series scoring a total of 18 runs through three games. 

Ben Brown will make the start on the mound for the Chicago Cubs. Brown is 1-1 on the season with 11.2 innings pitched. Brown has 15 strikeouts and carries a 7.71 ERA. Brown pitched 4 innings in his last game.

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered this series with a perfect home field record. The Cubs rank 2nd best in the MLB in runs scored per game. While the Dodgers are 6th best with a 3.22 team ERA. Watch for the Cubs to grind out a road win. Take the underdog. Final Score Prediction, Chicago Cubs win 5-3.