The much-anticipated 2025 MLB season will commence with a thrilling match between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs on March 18 at the Tokyo Dome in Japan. This unique Opening Day, scheduled at 6:10 a.m. ET, features Japanese pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shota Imanaga facing off, marking a historic moment in MLB. The Dodgers enter as favorites with a moneyline of -155, while the Cubs hold an underdog position at +131. Las Vegas oddsmakers have set the run line at -1.5 in favor of the Dodgers and a total of 8 runs for the game.
Fans can look forward to seeing Shohei Ohtani, who recently hit a solo home run during spring training. His performance alongside teammates, including Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts (who will miss this series), creates a powerful lineup that could significantly impact the Dodgers’ performance.
Here’s how the betting odds stack up:
- Favorite: Dodgers
- Favorite Moneyline: -155
- Underdog Moneyline: +131
- Total: 8
- Over Total Odds: -102
- Under Total Odds: -118
- Run Line: -1.5
- Favorite Run Line Odds: +110
- Underdog Run Line Odds: -130
As both teams gear up for this international showcase, the Dodgers aimed to maintain their strong performance from last season, where they won 99 of 154 games as the moneyline favorite. Fans in the U.S. can catch the game live on Fox or via streaming services such as FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, or YouTube TV.
Make sure to mark your calendars and tune in as baseball returns with this exciting matchup!
