The Los Angeles Angels (36-50) travel to face off against the Chicago Cubs (40-48) on Friday, July 5th. This game will be played at Wrigley Field in Chicago and televised on BSW. The Cubs are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Angels are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Athletics. First pitch is set for 1:20 CT.
Angels vs. Cubs Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Angels (+167)
- Over/Under Prediction: Under 10.5 Runs
- In the last 15 games, the Angels have scored 5 or more runs in 8 games.
- The Angels have won 6 of their last 10 games.
- In their last 5 road games, the Angels have scored an average of 4.6 runs per game.
- The Angels have a recent win against a strong team, defeating the Dodgers 3-2 on June 21st.
- The Cubs have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
Angels vs Cubs
The Cubs Took The Last Game Of This Series
The Angels will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Athletics with a 5-0 loss. Los Angeles was actually the slight favorite on the money line going into the game but fell behind big early, as the Athletics scored three times in the third.
Offensively, the Angels only had four fewer hits than the Athletics but didn’t score a run. Their best chance to score came in the 4th inning, but they left the bases loaded. Roansy Contreras got the start for the Angels and took the loss. He only lasted 2 /3 innings, giving up two earned runs, and took the loss.
Los Angeles has struggled in day games, posting an 8-20 record, and they are currently on a four-game losing streak after being swept by the Athletics. The Angels are 36-50 overall, sitting in 4th place in the AL West, 10.5 games behind the Mariners.
On the run line, the Angels have been a good bet with a 48-38 record, including 45-30 as underdogs. Their games have trended towards the under, with an O/U record of 44-40, and an average of 9.0 runs per game, despite today’s high O/U line of 10.5.
Griffin Canning Gets The Start For The Angels
Griffin Canning will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Tigers, as he finished with a no-decision in that start. Against the Tigers, he gave up four earned runs in six innings of work. Looking back over his last four outings, Canning has finished with a no-decision in three of them. His ERA for the season is 4.71, along with a record of 3-8. Canning’s WHIP for the season is 1.33. So far, he has made five quality starts and is averaging 6.05 strikeouts per nine innings. For the year, Canning has given up 16 homers and is 0-6 on the road with a 5.69 ERA.
Angels Offense Breakdown
Los Angeles’ offense has been led by Taylor Ward this season, as he is 12th in the league with 14 home runs and has driven in a team-high 43 runs. However, he is batting just .236 for the season. Luis Rengifo has been the Angels’ most consistent hitter, batting .315 for the season and has two homers in his last six games. Over this stretch, he has gone 9/24.
As a team, the Angels are averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 22nd in the league. Their team batting average of .237 is also just 16th in the MLB. So far, they have been an average home run hitting team and are 11th in the league in isolated power.
The Cubs Are Coming Off A Win
The Cubs’s offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Phillies, closing out their series with a 10-2 win. After allowing one run to the Phillies in the top of the first, the Cubs responded with five runs of their own. Chicago went on to add another five runs in the 4th inning.
Starting for the Cubs was Jameson Taillon, who picked up the win while tossing seven innings of two-run ball. He also finished with seven K’s and issued just one walk. Ian Happ went 4/4 with two homers and six RBIs.
Chicago’s overall series record this year is 9-17-2, and they have lost four straight series. Their record as the favorite is 14-15 at home and 20-21 overall. As underdogs, the Cubs are 30-17 straight up and 25-20 against the run line on the road.
This season, Cubs games have averaged 8.6 runs, and their over/under record is 39-45. The over has hit in their last four games, and the O/U record in games with a 10.5 run line is 2-2. Chicago is 23-20 at home and will face the Angels today, trailing the Brewers by 12 games in the NL Central.
Justin Steele Gets The Start For The Cubs
Left-hander Justin Steele gets the start for the Cubs today as he faces the Angels at home. He has made 12 starts this year and has a record of 0-3 with an ERA of 3.20. Steele has made six quality starts this year and is coming off an outing in which he gave up three earned runs in six innings of work. In that outing, he gave up one homer. Steele has not taken a loss or a win in any of his last four outings, finishing with a no-decision in each one. His ERA for the season at home is 3.59 compared to 3.38 on the road.
Cubs Offense Breakdown
So far this season, the Cubs offense is averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 19th in the league. They have been a little better at home, putting up 4.4 runs per game, but on the road, they are averaging just 3.9 runs per contest. As a team, the Cubs are batting just .229, and their team on-base percentage of .311 is 13th in the league.
Chicago’s top power threat has been Christopher Morel, who has 15 homers this season, but he is batting just .197. Ian Happ has also been a big run producer for the Cubs, as his 50 RBIs are the best on the team. Cody Bellinger has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 12/40 in his last 10 games.
Angels vs Cubs Prediction
Our prediction for today’s Angels vs. Cubs matchup is to take the Angels on the money line at +167. We actually have the Angels winning this one by a score of 5-4. If you’re looking for a parlay, we would recommend taking the over, as the line is sitting at 10.5 runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Griffin Canning finishing with six strikeouts, which is good for fifth among starters. As for the Cubs’ starter, Justin Steele is projected to finish with six strikeouts, which has him 14th among starters.
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Last updated:July 5, 2024 Angels, Cubs