Chicago Cubs vs Texas Rangers Betting Picks & Predictions
The winless Chicago Cubs will face the winless Texas Rangers on Sunday at 2:35pmET at Globe Life Field. After a strong 11-2 victory on Saturday, the Rangers are looking to
Game outlook
The winless Chicago Cubs will face the winless Texas Rangers on Sunday at 2:35pmET at Globe Life Field. After a strong 11-2 victory on Saturday, the Rangers are looking to continue their winning streak. Left-hander Jordan Wicks will take the mound for the Cubs, while right-hander Jon Gray will pitch for the Rangers. Texas is currently the favorite to win, with the betting line opening at -136 and now at -138.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cubs +120 | Rangers -138
Spread: Cubs +1.5 (-165) | Rangers -1.5 (+145)
Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 58%.
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs have started the season with a 89-73 record, losing their All-Star starter Justin Steele to injury after the opener against the Rangers. Steele is expected to be out for at least a month after holding the Rangers to one run and three hits in 4.2 innings before the injury. Kyle Hendricks also struggled, giving up five runs in his start. Christopher Morel has been a bright spot, going 4 for 9 with a triple. Dansby Swanson had a home run and three RBIs in five at bats. Keegan Wicks, who had a rough outing last season, will be looking to bounce back. The Cubs currently rank 17th in offense, 16th in defense, and hold a power ranking of 12.
Texas Rangers Analysis
The Texas Rangers dominated the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, with strong performances from Adolis Garcia, Josh Jung, and Jared Wals ao hitting two-run home runs. Corey Seager led the team with four hits and two RBIs. Despite allowing a two-run homer, pitcher Corey Bradford managed to keep the Cubs to just two runs on three hits with six strikeouts in five innings. Seager has been a consistent performer, hitting 33 homers in two straight seasons and driving in 96 runs last season. However, the team is facing some injuries with Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom expected to miss the first two months of the season. Looking ahead, Jon Gray, who faced the Cubs last season, will be looking to continue his success. The Texas Rangers currently have a power ranking of 6 and are ranked 14th for offense and defense. If you're looking to place bets on baseball games, MLB Free Picks are available for you.