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Texas Rangers Look to Avoid Series Loss Against Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field

The Texas Rangers will be facing the Chicago Cubs in the final game of their series at Wrigley Field on Wednesday afternoon. The Rangers, who are currently 8-3, will be looking to avoid their first series loss of the season. Tyler Mahle (1-0, 1.35 ERA) will be starting for the Rangers, while the Cubs will counter with Shota Imanaga (2-0, 0.98 ERA). Chicago, with a record of 8-5, is the betting favorite for this game. Both teams have had success in their recent meetings, with a split in their last 10 matchups.**Please note that this preview was written before Tuesday's game was played.**

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers +128 | Cubs -147
• Spread: Rangers +1.5 (-162) | Cubs -1.5 (+134)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 60%.

Texas vs Chicago Stats

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers had their five-game winning streak snapped by the Cubs in the first game of the series, failing to score a run. They have struggled offensively on the road, scoring only five runs in their first four road games. Despite solid pitching, the team will need to improve their offense on the road to contend for the title this season. With a power ranking of 16, the Rangers are ranked 26th in offense, 7th in defense, and have a record of 8-3 this season. Wyatt Langford leads the team in batting average and home runs, while Jake Burger leads in RBI.

Chicago Cubs Analysis

The Chicago Cubs have been performing well recently, securing series wins over the Athletics and Padres after splitting with Arizona. Currently ranked 3rd in offense, the team averages 6.46 runs per game and is led by Kyle Tucker with a .327 batting average, five home runs, and 16 RBI. On the defensive side, Chicago is giving up 4.15 runs per game and has a 4.23 ERA. In their last game, Imanaga pitched a strong 7.1 innings, allowing only one run in a 3-1 victory over San Diego. Looking to continue their success, the Cubs aim to secure their third straight series win in their upcoming game on Wednesday.

Chicago Cubs Dominate on Both Sides of the Ball, Texas Rangers Bullpen Struggles Possible Advantage for Cubs Bettors

The Chicago Cubs have demonstrated strong performance recently by winning six out of their last seven games, attributing their success to their ability to effectively hit against right-handed pitchers, particularly in their home games. Additionally, Chicago has proven to be highly effective against Mahle, as evident by the pitcher's struggle in their recent matchup where he allowed eight runs. On the other hand, the Texas Rangers have won five of their last six games but may face challenges ahead due to their bullpen's ongoing struggles. Furthermore, Texas may struggle offensively against left-handed pitchers, making it difficult for them to overcome Imanaga's strong performance on the mound, having only allowed three runs in two starts this season. Based on these factors, it is recommended to bet on Chicago's money line for a potential advantage.

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