Cubs vs. Angels Prediction & Odds
The Chicago Cubs remain in Anaheim to take on the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night at 9:38 PM ET in the second game of a three-game series.
Can the Cubs win the game outright as money-line road underdogs?
Projected starting pitchers: Jameson Taillon (CHC) vs. Jaime Barria (LAA)
The Chicago Cubs are 26-34 straight up this year. Chicago is 4-6 in their last 10 games. The Cubs are 32-28 ATS this season.
The Los Angeles Angels are 32-30 straight up this year. Los Angeles is 4-6 in their last 10 games. The Angeles are 30-32 ATS this season.
Game Matchup and Betting Odds
929 Chicago Cubs (+115) at 930 Los Angeles Angels (-136); O/U 9
9:38 PM ET, Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Angel Stadium, Anaheim, California
Cubs vs. Angels Public Betting Information
Our MLB Public Betting Information page indicates that 83% of public bets are currently on the Angels money line. Please note that these numbers are subject to change all the way up to game time, so be sure to check the link to ensure that you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Chicago Cubs DFS Spin
Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner was the only Chicago player to record multiple hits in his team’s 7-4 loss to the Angels on Tuesday night. Hitting out of the leadoff spot, Hoerner recorded singles in the 4th and 9th innings to boost his batting average to .288 on the campaign. The Oakland, California native has an OPS of .736 this season with 9 doubles, 4 homers, 26 RBIs, and a team-high 14 stolen bases. Nico Hoerner would be a good source of speed and batting average in DFS on Wednesday.
Los Angeles Angels DFS Spin
Angels left fielder Taylor Ward offered an insurance run when he cracked a 401-foot solo home run to left-center field in his team’s 7-4 win over the Cubs on Tuesday night. Ward is a legitimate threat to score runs every night because Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout are the players hitting behind him. Ward has an OPS of only .673 this season, but he’s been hitting better of late. In the last 15 days, Taylor Ward is slashing .300/.333/.500 with 2 doubles, 2 homers, and 5 RBIs. Because of his skill set and lineup position, Ward could offer some value at the outfield spot in most DFS formats.
Cubs vs. Angels MLB Betting Trends
Chicago is 5-2 in their last 7 games with the total set between 9.0-10.5.
Chicago is 4-1 in their last 5 games against a team with a winning record.
Los Angeles is 2-5 in their last 7 games with the total set between 9.0-10.5.
Los Angeles is 3-7 in their last 10 interleague home games.
Cubs vs. Angels Betting Prediction
The Cubs are a live underdog on Wednesday night. Their starting pitcher Jameson Taillon was excellent in his last start, a road tilt against San Diego. In that game, Taillon went 5.2 innings, gave up 1 earned run on 3 hits, and struck out 3 batters to earn the win. He should be sharper on Wednesday than his full-season numbers (7.05 ERA, 1.51 WHIP) would indicate.
There’s also the fact that the Cubs have been good against the Angels of late. Chicago is 6-2 in their last 8 games against Los Angeles, and the Cubs are 5-2 in their last 7 games against the Angels in Los Angeles. I think the North Siders win this game outright as a money-line road underdog on Wednesday.
MLB Betting Prediction: CHICAGO CUBS +115