Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction & Picks - MLB

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Chicago Cubs
8/22/25 21:38
Los Angeles Angels

Prediction:

 

Total Under 9.5 Runs

-115
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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.

Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Angels Form

Table

Teams % P W L
6
Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
0.568 162 92 70
25
Los Angeles Angels
Los Angeles Angels
0.444 162 72 90

Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Angels Latest Matches

Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs Latest matches
W L W W W L
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Aug 21, 2025 - MLB

Milwaukee Brewers
4 :  1
Chicago Cubs

Aug 20, 2025 - MLB

Milwaukee Brewers
3 :  4
Chicago Cubs

Aug 19, 2025 - MLB

Milwaukee Brewers
1 :  4
Chicago Cubs

Aug 19, 2025 - MLB

Milwaukee Brewers
4 :  6
Chicago Cubs

Aug 18, 2025 - MLB

Milwaukee Brewers
7 :  0
Chicago Cubs

Aug 17, 2025 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
3 :  4
Chicago Cubs
W L W W W L
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Aug 21, 2025 - MLB

Milwaukee Brewers
4 :  1
Chicago Cubs

Aug 20, 2025 - MLB

Milwaukee Brewers
3 :  4
Chicago Cubs

Aug 19, 2025 - MLB

Milwaukee Brewers
1 :  4
Chicago Cubs

Aug 19, 2025 - MLB

Milwaukee Brewers
4 :  6
Chicago Cubs

Aug 18, 2025 - MLB

Milwaukee Brewers
7 :  0
Chicago Cubs

Aug 17, 2025 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
3 :  4
Chicago Cubs
W L L L W L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Aug 14, 2025 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
1 :  2
Toronto Blue Jays

Aug 13, 2025 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
4 :  1
Toronto Blue Jays

Aug 12, 2025 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
1 :  5
Toronto Blue Jays

Aug 10, 2025 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
2 :  3
St. Louis Cardinals

Aug 9, 2025 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
9 :  1
St. Louis Cardinals

Aug 8, 2025 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
0 :  5
St. Louis Cardinals
Los Angeles Angels
Los Angeles Angels Latest matches
L L W L L W
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Aug 20, 2025 - MLB

Cincinnati Reds
1 :  2
Los Angeles Angels

Aug 19, 2025 - MLB

Cincinnati Reds
6 :  4
Los Angeles Angels

Aug 18, 2025 - MLB

Cincinnati Reds
4 :  1
Los Angeles Angels

Aug 17, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Angels
11 :  5
Athletics

Aug 16, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Angels
2 :  7
Athletics

Aug 15, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Angels
3 :  10
Athletics
W W W L L W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Aug 20, 2025 - MLB

Cincinnati Reds
1 :  2
Los Angeles Angels

Aug 19, 2025 - MLB

Cincinnati Reds
6 :  4
Los Angeles Angels

Aug 18, 2025 - MLB

Cincinnati Reds
4 :  1
Los Angeles Angels

Aug 13, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
5 :  6
Los Angeles Angels

Aug 12, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
6 :  7
Los Angeles Angels

Aug 11, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
4 :  7
Los Angeles Angels
L W L L W L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Aug 17, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Angels
11 :  5
Athletics

Aug 16, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Angels
2 :  7
Athletics

Aug 15, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Angels
3 :  10
Athletics

Aug 10, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Angels
5 :  9
Detroit Tigers

Aug 9, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Angels
7 :  4
Detroit Tigers

Aug 8, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Angels
5 :  6
Detroit Tigers

Chicago Cubs against Los Angeles Angels : Head to Head (H2H)

Chicago Cubs

67 %

Los Angeles Angels

33 %

Feb 27, 2025 - MLB Spring Training

Los Angeles Angels
4 :  4
Chicago Cubs

Jul 6, 2024 - MLB

Los Angeles Angels
7 :  0
Chicago Cubs

Jul 5, 2024 - MLB

Los Angeles Angels
1 :  5
Chicago Cubs

Mar 22, 2021 - MLB Spring Training

Chicago Cubs
7 :  15
Los Angeles Angels

Mar 14, 2021 - MLB Spring Training

Los Angeles Angels
1 :  1
Chicago Cubs

Mar 2, 2020 - MLB Spring Training

Los Angeles Angels
4 :  9
Chicago Cubs

Chicago Cubs - Los Angeles Angels Key Points

  1. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels' last 5 games against Chicago Cubs.
  2. The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Chicago Cubs' last 17 games.
  3. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago Cubs' last 6 games on the road.
  4. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago Cubs' last 6 games against an opponent in the American League.

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

Prediction:

 

Total Under 9.5 Runs

-115
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