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Cubs vs. Dodgers Sunday Night Baseball Prediction Tonight: Expert Picks & Odds

Mike Spector

Last Updated: April 13, 2025 4:05 PM EDT • 2 min 64 sec read.

Cubs vs. Dodgers Sunday Night Baseball Prediction Tonight: Best MLB Odds & Picks for April 13
Pictured: Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) singles during the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs. Photo by Kiyoshi Mio via Imagn Images.

Two of the top contenders in the National League go head-to-head tonight on Sunday Night Baseball, with the Chicago Cubs visiting the Los Angeles Dodgers. First pitch in the rubber match from Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN).

Our Cubs vs. Dodgers Sunday Night Baseball prediction expects the host's winning ways in its home park to continue this evening. Our best sports betting sites agree, listing Los Angeles as a -255 betting favorite.

We look to continue the momentum from our last Sunday Night Baseball prediction article, where we cashed our game prediction and YRFI wagers, ahead of tonight's game.

💰 Best Cubs vs. Dodgers predictions: Sunday Night Baseball

Here are my best Best Cubs vs. Dodgers predictions for today's MLB matchup with my pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale. Be sure to check out the rest of our MLB picks along with our guide on how to bet on the MLB.     

🔢 Cubs vs. Dodgers odds & betting lines

Here are the latest Cubs vs. Dodgers odds and betting lines from our best live betting sites.

📈 Cubs vs. Dodgers odds movement

Chicago has been a public darling heading into tonight's game. Los Angeles' moneyline odds have shrunk from -270 to -230 in the hours leading up to first pitch on Sunday Night Baseball.

📊 Who will win today's Sunday Night Baseball matchup?

As of Sunday evening, the Dodgers are favored to beat the Cubs in tonight's MLB matchup at 7 p.m. ET from Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. I’m predicting the Dodgers will beat the Cubs as -230 moneyline favorites.

🎯 Cubs vs. Dodgers score prediction: Dodgers 6, Cubs 4

The Dodgers went 2-4 on a recent six-game road trip, which had some questioning whether they were destined to be the 100-win team most expect.

However, a recent 11-game home winning streak and a 7-1 overall home record this season have helped right the ship and put the Dodgers in a great position to win another series against the Cubs.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto gave the bullpen much-needed rest with six scoreless innings in Friday’s win, and three of the team’s best relievers (Kirby Yates, Blake Treinen, and Tanner Scott) are all well-rested for the series finale.

I predict Los Angeles will beat Chicago by a final score of Dodgers 6, Cubs 4.

Best bet: Dodgers -1.5 (-125 via DraftKings)

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1️⃣ Sunday Night Baseball first-inning prediction: YRFI

Dodgers righty Tyler Glasnow has pitched to a 4.35 ERA in his career in the first inning. His OBA in the first inning is only .197, but it takes him a while to settle into games from a control standpoint, with 57 walks, 16 more than in any other inning.

That, combined with the O/U of 8.5 runs, makes excellent value for a run to be scored in the first inning.

🚑 Sunday Night Baseball injuries

Here are the latest injuries for tonight's Cubs vs. Dodgers matchup, which will update in real time.

📺 How to watch Sunday Night Baseball

⚔️ Matchup: Cubs vs. Dodgers
📅 Date: April 13
🕗 Time: 7 p.m. ET
📍 Location: Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles)
📺 TV: ESPN
💻 Streaming: ESPN+

❓ Sunday Night Baseball FAQs

Who is favored to win Cubs vs. Dodgers?

The Dodgers are trading as -255 moneyline favorites at our best sports betting apps, which gives them a 71.83% implied probability.

What are the odds for Cubs vs. Dodgers?

The Dodgers are as high as -126 to lay the -1.5 runs with the runline, while Chicago’s +1.5 odds are at +105. Our best sportsbooks are in unison with a total of 8.5 (-115/-105) runs.

What time is Cubs vs. Dodgers tonight?

First pitch from Dodger Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. 

How to watch Cubs vs. Dodgers

The Cubs vs. Dodgers Sunday Night Baseball matchup airs on ESPN.

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Mike Spector
Mike started in the sports writing industry in July 2019, and gained a lot of followers in his first year after finishing with the No. 2 overall record in an annual NFL betting competition, which made picks against the spread, and from an Over/Under and moneyline perspective. Mike is an avid fan of the NFL, MLB, tennis, and all college sports. In his opinion, March Madness is the best sporting event there is, and he's especially euphoric starting with conference tournament time in college basketball. Mike's a big advocate of "fading the public" and making plays that are contrarian, constantly citing that "there are reasons why they have those big shiny buildings in Las Vegas." When making wagers, Mike always scours the best odds at all of the major sports betting sites, where he mostly sifts through DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and bet365. He's tried several others and is of the firm belief that bettors should not just stick to one sportsbook, as there is always likely better value to be had with the same wager. In addition, while Mike received his undergraduate degree from Villanova University, he has no issue betting against the Wildcats when it comes to college basketball wagering, and suggests other bettors should always put their “head” before their “hearts.”