Los Angeles Angels vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction 7/7/24

From Wrigley Field in Chicago, we have the Angels and Cubs facing off in an interleague matchup. First pitch for this one is set for 2:20 PM ET, and MARQ will be televising it.

Chicago is favored on the money line, with the odds sitting at -142 compared to the Angels at +120. The over/under line is currently at 9.5 runs, and the forecast in Chicago calls for scattered clouds and temperatures in the upper 70s. José Soriano is starting for the Angels, while the Cubs are going with Hayden Wesneski.

CHICAGO CUBS VS LOS ANGELES ANGELS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Chicago Cubs Moneyline -142

This game will be played at Wrigley Field at 2:20 ET on Sunday, July 7th.

HOW TO BET THE ANGELS VS CUBS:

• We have the Cubs winning by a score of 5 to 4
• However, if you’re looking for a run line pick, we like the Angels to cover
• As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the under

It was all Los Angeles in the last game of this series, as the Angels took down the Cubs by a score of 7-0. The Angels offense only had two more hits than the Cubs and struck out 12 times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were at +129 on the money line.

This game featured a starting pitching matchup between Tyler Anderson for the Angels and Kyle Hendricks for the Cubs. Anderson went eight innings and didn’t give up a run, while Hendricks only lasted two innings and gave up two earned runs.

Chicago’s best chance to score came in the first inning when they loaded the bases with no outs. However, Anderson got out of the jam by striking out the next three batters. As for the Angels, they scored their first run in the first and added three more in the 2nd. After that, they didn’t score another run until putting up three in the top of the 9th.

Angels Records & Stats

With an overall record of 37-51, the Angels are 4th in the AL West, trailing the Mariners by 10.5 games. Los Angeles is 8-10 against other teams in the AL West. The Angels will be on the road today vs. the Cubs, and they are 18-26 at home compared to 19-25 on the road.

As the underdog, the Angels are 33-44 this season and 4-7 when favored. Los Angeles’ overall series record is 8-18-2, and they are tied in their current series vs. the Cubs. Heading into today’s game, the Angels are 5-5 over their last 10 games.

When the Angels win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.3 runs per game. However, when they lose, they lose by an average of 3.8 runs per game. The Angels have been a good bet on the run line this season, going 49-39, but they have been a much better bet as the underdog, going 46-31. They are just 3-8 on the run line as the favorite.

Los Angeles is on the road today against the Chicago Cubs, and the O/U line is set at 9.5 runs. The Angels have an over/under record of 44-42 this season, and their games have averaged 9.0 runs per game. Their average O/U line for the season is 8 runs, and when the line has been set at 9.5 runs, they have gone 2-3. This season, only 2.3% of their games have had an O/U line set at 9.5 runs, and their games have gone under the total in four straight contests.

José Soriano gets the start for the Angels today and will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Athletics. In that start, he took the loss, going 4 innings and giving up 4 earned runs. Before that outing, he had won two straight starts. Soriano’s record for the season is 4-6, and his ERA is 3.77. Opponents have a batting average of .219 vs. Soriano this season. Looking at his overall numbers, he has made 14 starts, 15 appearances, and has a WHIP of 1.17. Soriano’s ERA at home is 7.85 compared to 3.1 on the road.

Heading into today’s game, the Angels are 23rd in the MLB in scoring, averaging 4.1 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .237, which is 16th in the league. Los Angeles has been led by Taylor Ward and Jo Adell in terms of home runs, as they are tied for 13th in the league with 14 homers apiece. Ward’s 44 RBIs are the most on the team, and he is also batting .237 for the season.

Luis Rengifo has been a bright spot for the Angels so far this season, as he is batting .315 and has gone deep six times. He is also 2nd on the team with 25 RBIs. Logan O’Hoppe has also been a solid run producer for the Angels, as he has 40 RBIs to go along with his 12 homers. Over his last six games, Jo Adell has two homers while going 5/21.

Cubs Records & Stats

With a record of 41-49, the Cubs are 5th in the NL Central and trail the Brewers by 11 games. So far, they have gone just 10-19 in divisional games. The Cubs are looking to even up their record at home today, as they are 24-21 on the road.

Chicago has dropped four straight series and is 9-17-2 in series overall this year. As the favorite, the Cubs are 21-22 and 20-27 as the underdog. They are 15-16 as the favorite at home this year.

When the Cubs win, they tend to do so by a comfortable margin, as their average run differential in victories is 3.1 runs. However, when they lose, they lose big, as their average run differential in losses is -3.2 runs. Their run line record is 42-48 overall, but they have been better against the run line on the road, going 25-20 compared to 17-28 at home. As the favorite, they have struggled against the run line, going 12-31, while they have been a solid bet as the underdog, going 30-17.

The Chicago Cubs are at home today against the Los Angeles Angels, and the over/under line for the game is set at 9.5 runs. The Cubs’ games have averaged 8.5 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 39-47. When the over/under line is set at 9.5 runs, the Cubs’ record is 5-2. Overall, only 7.8% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9.5 runs or higher, and their current under streak is at 2 games.

Chicago is sending right-hander Hayden Wesneski to the mound today vs. the Angels. He has made 22 appearances this season to go along with five starts. Wesneski’s record for the year is 2-5, and he most recently took the loss on July 2nd vs. the Phillies. In that outing, he gave up five earned runs in five innings of work. Looking back at his last four outings, Wesneski has finished with a no-decision in three straight appearances. His ERA for the year is 4.14, along with a WHIP of 1.20.

Chicago’s offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, as they are averaging just 4.1 runs per game (21st) and are batting just .228 as a team. The Cubs have been even worse in terms of power, as their 86 homers are 19th in the league. One bright spot for the Cubs has been their ability to draw walks, as they are currently 4th in the league in that category.

Ian Happ has been the Cubs’ best power threat this season, as his 13 homers is 2nd on the team and 14th in the league. Happ has also been swinging a hot bat of late, hitting .381 over his last seven games with three homers. Christopher Morel also has 15 homers this season but is batting just .198. Morel is also on a three-game hitting streak.