Chicago Cubs vs Texas Rangers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Chicago Cubs (0-1) are preparing to face off against the Texas Rangers (1-0) in a highly-anticipated interleague matchup on Saturday evening. With the Rangers currently
Game outlook
The Chicago Cubs (0-1) are preparing to face off against the Texas Rangers (1-0) in a highly-anticipated interleague matchup on Saturday evening. With the Rangers currently leading the series 1-0, both teams are ready for a fierce showdown at Arlington, Texas at 7:05 p.m. EDT. The pitching matchup will feature Kyle Hendricks for the Cubs and Cody Bradford for the Rangers, promising an exciting game for fans. Texas is the betting favorite, opening at -120 and the current line is Texas -125.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cubs +109 | Rangers -125
Spread: Cubs +1.5 (-182) | Rangers -1.5 (+160)
Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 56%.
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are currently struggling on the offensive side, only managing to score three runs in their first game of the season. They are looking to improve their performance at the plate and be more consistent with runners in scoring position. Right-hander Kyle Hendricks is set to pitch in the next game, hoping to have a better season than the previous one where he had a 6-8 record with a 3.74 ERA. The team is focusing on getting more length out of Hendricks on the mound after using six different relievers in the first game. Despite their challenging start, the Cubs are ranked #12 in power ranking, excelling in defense but needing to improve their offense to secure their first win of the season.