MLB Odds - Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Picks

The Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Dodger Stadium.

The Cubs will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Ryan Dempster in this game. Dempster has a 6-7 record and a 4.28 ERA this season.

It'll be ace Chad Billingsley toeing the rubber for the Dodgers in this contest. Righthander Billingsley is 12-6 with a 3.70 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

Matt Kemp and Casey Blake homered as the Dodgers shut down the Cubs 2-0 on Saturday. The Dodgers won that game as a -110 pick'em, while the team's played UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).

Charlie Haeger pitched seven scoreless innings to pick up the victory for the Dodgers.

Ted Lilly surrendered both runs and was tagged with the loss.

A few trends to consider:
Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
Chi Cubs are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games
Chi Cubs are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Chi Cubs are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games

Next up:
Chi Cubs home to Washington, Tuesday, August 25
LA Dodgers at Colorado, Tuesday, August 25