The Dodgers will play the Cubs on Wednesday, August 5th, 2026. Your timezone's first pitch time is 2:20 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
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Best Dodgers at Cubs Odds
| Underdog Los Angeles Dodgers | Favorite Chicago Cubs |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Chicago Cubs | Favorite Los Angeles Dodgers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Chicago Cubs are the -117 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the Los Angeles Dodgers are the +104 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 7.5 -335 runs at BetRivers, which means you risk $335 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 7.5 +215 runs at BetRivers, and that means you risk $100 to win $215 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are -2.5 +235 run line favorites at BetRivers, while the Chicago Cubs are +2.5 -360 run line underdogs at BetRivers.
MLB Odds Example
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Dodgers
Cubs
8/05/26 2:20pm EDT | +104-117 |
- Los Angeles Dodgers bettors risk $100 to win $104 at +104 odds. The implied probability for Los Angeles Dodgers is 49.02%.
- Chicago Cubs bettors risk $100 to win $85.47 at -117 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Cubs is 53.92%.
Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs Prop Bets
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Dodgers
Cubs
Tie
1st Inning Winner
8/05/26 2:20pm EDT | +265+235-103Bet |
Dodgers
Cubs
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
8/05/26 2:20pm EDT | +160+105+350Bet |
Cubs
Total Runs
LAD at CUB 8/05/26 2:20pm EDT | 4.5 o -1374.5 u +108Bet |
Dodgers
Total Runs
LAD at CUB 8/05/26 2:20pm EDT | 4.5 o -1254.5 u +100Bet |
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Eric Lauer
Strikeouts Thrown
LAD at CUB 8/05/26 2:20pm EDT | 3.5 o -1073.5 u -125Bet |
Shota Imanaga
Strikeouts Thrown
LAD at CUB 8/05/26 2:20pm EDT | 4.5 o -1254.5 u -107Bet |
Los Angeles Dodgers & Chicago Cubs Futures Odds
Latest World Series odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the tournament. See past Championship results and learn how to bet World Series teasers, props and parlays.
Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Odds|
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| VA,US mlb Evnum: 1 Odds Pending |
Los Angeles Dodgers & Chicago Cubs Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | RS | RA | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Los Angeles Dodgers | 72 | 48 | 0.600 | +2.0 | 35-23 | 37-25 | 602 | 462 | +140 | W2 | 3-7 |
| Chicago Cubs | 70 | 50 | 0.583 | +4.0 | 35-24 | 35-26 | 622 | 513 | +109 | W2 | 8-2 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs MLB Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, August 5th, 2026 at 2:20 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other August 5, 2026 MLB Games
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Houston Astros - 8/05/26 2:10pm EDT
- San Francisco Giants vs Texas Rangers - 8/05/26 2:35pm EDT
- Tampa Bay Rays vs Colorado Rockies - 8/05/26 3:10pm EDT
- Los Angeles Angels vs Baltimore Orioles - 8/05/26 6:35pm EDT
- Washington Nationals vs Philadelphia Phillies - 8/05/26 6:40pm EDT
- New York Mets vs Cleveland Guardians - 8/05/26 6:40pm EDT
- Oakland Athletics vs Cincinnati Reds - 8/05/26 6:40pm EDT
- Chicago White Sox vs Boston Red Sox - 8/05/26 7:10pm EDT
- Miami Marlins vs Atlanta Braves - 8/05/26 7:15pm EDT
- Minnesota Twins vs Kansas City Royals - 8/05/26 7:40pm EDT
- Pittsburgh Pirates vs Milwaukee Brewers - 8/05/26 7:40pm EDT
- St. Louis Cardinals vs New York Yankees - 8/05/26 8:10pm EDT
- San Diego Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks - 8/05/26 9:40pm EDT
- Detroit Tigers vs Seattle Mariners - 8/05/26 9:40pm EDT