Los Angeles Angels vs Chicago Cubs Betting Picks & Predictions
The Los Angeles Angels are set to face the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, with Jose Soriano expected to start on the mound for the Angels and Hayden Wesneski likely to pitch
Game outlook
The Los Angeles Angels are set to face the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, with Jose Soriano expected to start on the mound for the Angels and Hayden Wesneski likely to pitch for the Cubs. The game is scheduled to begin at 2:20 PM EST. Chicago is favored to win, with the current betting line at Chicago -146.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Angels +134 | Cubs -146
Spread: Angels +1.5 (-158) | Cubs -1.5 (+136)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 59%.
Los Angeles Angels
The Los Angeles Angels are expected to start Jose Soriano in their upcoming game. Soriano has a record of 4-6 with a 3.77 ERA this season and opposing batters are hitting .219 against him. The Angels have struggled offensively, ranking bottom 10 in the league in various categories, but have shown power with home runs. The Angels' pitching staff has also struggled, ranking bottom 10 in several pitching statistics. Overall, the Angels have a power ranking of 19, are ranked 23 in offense, 27 in defense, and have a record of 62-100 this season.
Chicago Cubs Analysis
The Chicago Cubs are expected to start Hayden Wesneski in their upcoming contest. Wesneski has a record of 2-5 with a 4.14 ERA and a 51/19 K/BB ratio this season. Opposing batters are hitting .216 against him. The Cubs' offense has struggled this season, ranking in the bottom 10 in several categories. Their pitching staff has been average, with stats around the middle of the league. The Cubs have a power ranking of 22 and are ranked #19 for offense and #17 for defense. In their last 3 matchups, the Los Angeles team went 1-2 against Chicago.