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August 4, 2026 β’ Wrigley Field, Chicago
MLB PREVIEW β’ August 4, 2026
Featured Matchup
MLB Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers (69-45) travels to play Chicago Cubs (65-49) at Wrigley Field, Chicago.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Visiting Side
Record
69-45
Chicago Cubs
Home Side
Record
65-49
Scoring
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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LOS
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0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
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CHI
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0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ~ | 5 | 9 | 0 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
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Los Angeles Dodgers
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Chicago Cubs
Projected Score
LOS 3.9
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CHI 5.3
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 6 categories
- Chicago Cubs has a stronger overall season performance.
- Chicago Cubs has a stronger home record.
- Chicago Cubs boasts a more productive batting lineup.
Los Angeles Dodgers
STAT
Chicago Cubs
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Chicago Cubs plays on familiar turf at Wrigley Field, Chicago.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Why Los Angeles Dodgers Could Win
Los Angeles Dodgers brings a Team ERA of 4.46 and Batting Average of .237 into the matchup.
Why Chicago Cubs Could Win
Chicago Cubs counters with a Team ERA of 4.05 and Batting Average of .248.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Chicago Cubs's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.
Game Details
Wrigley Field, Chicago
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
40,584
Closing Odds
Line: LAD -186 | O/U: 9
Pitching & Leaders
Away Starter
Tarik Skubal
Home Starter
Javier Assad
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Los Angeles Dodgers (49.4%)
Chicago Cubs (50.6%)
Total Submissions: 52 circles
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