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by Lou Aguila in MLB Picks
After taking 3 out of 5 games in a crucial series with the Milwaukee Brewers, the Chicago Cubs will try to carry over their winning form into a new series with the Los Angeles Angels on Friday at Angels Park.
The Cubs (73-55) will attempt to close the gap that separates them and the Brewers, the No.1 team in the NL Central with an 80-48 record. Chicago has produced the fifth-highest run tally this season with 629 while sporting a .249/.319/.427 batting split. Their 3.81 ERA ranks 11th in the MLB this season, though their 1.21 WHIP is top-3 in baseball.
The Angels snapped their 11th losing streak against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday after Yusei Kikuchi threw a one-ball through seven innings in a 2-1 win. The win elevated the Angels’ season record to 61-67, fourth in the AL Central. More importantly, the Angels ended their long active slump against an MLB team. Shortstop Zach Neto has been listed day-to-day after hurting his left wrist in Wednesday’s win.
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Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Angels Form
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0.57 | 128 | 73 | 55 |
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0.48 | 127 | 61 | 66 |
Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Angels Latest Matches
4/6 (67%)
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2/6 (33%)
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Chicago Cubs against Los Angeles Angels : Head to Head (H2H)
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Chicago Cubs - Los Angeles Angels Key Points
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels' last 5 games against Chicago Cubs.
- The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Chicago Cubs' last 17 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago Cubs' last 6 games on the road.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago Cubs' last 6 games against an opponent in the American League.
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Our Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction
Pick the total Under 9.5 runs.
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of the Chicago Cubs' last 17 games and 5 of LA Angels' last 5 games against the Chicago Cubs. Both Cubs starter Javier Assad and Angels hurler Tyler Anderson have posted over 6.00 ERA in their last five starts, but I still believe the total will not exceed 9.0 runs, as both teams have been subpar offensively as of late.
The Cubs average 3.2 runs per game in their last five games, while the Angels average 4.0 runs per contest. Moreover, they have only combined for an average of 6.0 runs per game in their last three meetings.
Our betting prediction for the Los Angeles Angels vs the Chicago Cubs: the Total Under 9.5 Runs
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