Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction & Picks - MLB
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by Lou Aguila | in MLB Picks
The Los Angeles Angels and the Chicago Cubs are pitted in what could potentially be a high-scoring ballgame in Game 1 of the series. The total has been set at 9.5 runs with the Over dishing a +100 price.
Momentum: The Los Angeles Angels (2-2) split their four-game series with the Houston Astros, showing off their pitching acumen in the first two games before bowing in the last two high-scoring contests. Meanwhile, the Cubs won 1 of 3 games in their series with the Washington Nationals. They lost the finale 6-3 after blowing a 3-1 lead in the fourth inning,
The Matchup: The Cubs have won the last four meetings with the Angels. Ryan Johnson (7.36 ERA in 2025) gets the starting nod for the Angels, while Edwin Cabrera (8-7, 3.53 ERA in 2025) will also make his first start of the year.
Hot on the Board: The last two setbacks to the Astros have made it easier for the bookies to tag the Angels as +159 underdogs. Playing at home, the Cubs are -194 moneyline favorites and a +113 on the -1.5 run line. The total has been adjusted to over/under 9.5 runs.
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0.381 | 118 | 45 | 73 |
Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Angels Latest Matches
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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 Cubs have won the last four meetings with the Angels
- The Cubs are averaging 5.9 runs per game and hitting .212.
- The Angels are averaging 6.3 runs per game while hitting .244 with 2.3 runs home runs.
- Edward Cabrera has only given up 3 runs in his first 10 innings vs. the Angels
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Our Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction
Fearless Forecast: The Cubs outgun the Angels, 8-6
Best Bet: Pick the total to go over 9.5 runs. Both teams are averaging roughly six runs per game after their first series. The Angels are averaging 6.3 runs per game while hitting .244 with 2.3 runs home runs. The Cubs are averaging 5.9 runs per game and hitting .212. The Angels (6.60 ERA per 9 innings) and the Cubs (4.50 ERA per 9 innings) bullpens are surrendering plenty of runs so far, so I still feel this match can produce a bunch of runs regardless of how well the starters perform.
Secondary Pick: Back the Cubs to win. Edward Cabrera, who has only given up 3 runs in his first 10 innings vs. the Angels, will help Chicago secure a sizable lead through the early innings before the Cubs' bullpen staves off a late comeback bid from Los Angeles.
Our betting prediction for the Los Angeles Angels vs. the Chicago Cubs: Total Over 9.5 runs
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
