Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 7/6/24, 10:55 AM  by Carlos Zabala in MLB Picks

After losing 4 games in a row, the Cubs fell behind in the race for the National League wild card before the all-star break. In that streak of losing series, before taking game 3 against the Phillies, the Cubs had not made more than 5 runs since June 22. They won game 1 against the Angels at Wrigley Field in a series that they necessarily have to sweep the Angels to continue in the contest in the 2nd half. Steele was finally awarded a W after pitching a complete game against the Angels who barely had 2 hits. The 2nd to 7th hitters of the Angels went 0-20 in the game and extended their losing streak to 5 where, before arriving in Chicago, they were shut out by the Athletics two games in a row. Angels only have 9 hits in the last 27 innings.

Cubs will go from -190 odds for game 1 to -145 for game 2. Hendricks will start for Cubs having had another very bad outing against the Brewers having received 7ER and having an ERA of 7.48. Anderson will start for the Angels, having a consistent record of 7-7 but also having allowed 6ER in his last outing.