Tarik Skubal's L.A. Debut: Proven Model Picks Dodgers vs. Cubs
Tarik Skubal, the ace left-hander acquired by the Los Angeles Dodgers in a massive trade, makes his debut for the team on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
The Dodgers, who are the second-best team in baseball with a 69-43 record, have gone 36-20 on the road this season. They are looking to extend their winning streak against the Cubs, who are 63-49.
Skubal arrives in Los Angeles with a 7-5 record, a 2.79 ERA, a 0.91 WHIP, and 116 strikeouts across 96.2 innings. The Dodgers are favored to win, with a -192 money line.
The pitching matchup is getting all the attention, but the weather conditions favor the hitters. It's going to be a humid night at Wrigley with the wind blowing out, so these teams could still put up some crooked numbers.
The Cubs have gone Over the total 54% of the time this season, both overall and at home. The Dodgers, meanwhile, have cleared the total 51% of the time on the road. SportsLine's model is projecting 9.7 combined runs, making the Over the value play in this spot.
First pitch from Wrigley Field is set for 8:05 p.m. ET. The over/under for total runs is 9, with the Dodgers at -192 and the Cubs at +171. Before making any Dodgers vs. Cubs picks, fans can see the SportsLine Projection Model's picks and predictions.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times and has been on a sizzling 42-29 run on all top-rated MLB picks. It also excelled at making home run prop picks in 2025, returning nearly 30 units of profit.
The model has set its sights on Dodgers vs. Cubs and just locked in its picks and MLB predictions. Fans can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks and get ready for Skubal's L.A. debut.
The pitching matchup between Skubal and Javier Assad (6-1, 3.75 ERA) will be crucial in determining the outcome of the game. However, with the weather conditions favoring the hitters, it's likely to be a high-scoring game.
Skubal's debut for the Dodgers marks a significant moment in the team's season, and fans will be eager to see how he performs against the Cubs. The game is set to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to come out on top.
Source: CBS