After taking the first two games of this series, the Los Angeles Angels (33-30) will host the Chicago Cubs (26-35) for the series finale on June 8, 2023.
Below, we’ll dive into the Angels vs. Cubs predictions, odds, and picks while taking a closer look at the recent form of both pitchers and key betting trends to consider.
Angels vs. Cubs Odds
- Angels moneyline: -130
- Cubs moneyline: +110
- Total: 9
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, June 8
- Time: 9:38 pm ET
- Location: Angel Stadium — Anaheim, CA
- TV: MLB.TV
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Angels vs. Cubs Predictions
The starting pitchers for this game are LHP Drew Smyly for the Chicago Cubs and LHP Reid Detmers for the Los Angeles Angels. Smyly has been a solid performer for the Cubs this season, boasting a 3.56 ERA in 63.2 innings. However, in his last two starts, Smyly has allowed a total of 14 hits and eight earned runs across 10.1 innings.
On the other side, Angels’ 23-year-old lefty Reid Detmers has impressed in the strikeout department with 60 K’s in 50.2 innings pitched. However, he only has a 5.15 ERA to show for it, and he has given up 3+ earned runs in four of his last five starts.
Turning our attention to the offensive side, the Cubs have been struggling as of late, which is part of the reason they have lost four of the last five games. Chicago has scored two or fewer runs in three of its last five games.
Meanwhile, the Angels have won three in a row while scoring 15 total runs over that span. They won the first two games of this series by scores of 7-4 and 6-2 respectively.
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Angels vs. Cubs Picks
Taking into account the recent form of both teams, as well as the individual performances of Smyly and Detmers, our Angels vs. Cubs predictions recommend backing the Angels on the moneyline at -135. We also recommend considering over 9 total runs with plenty of offensive firepower on both sides.
Pick 1: Angels moneyline (-135) | Bet $1, Get $200 (win or lose) at Bet365
Pick 2: Over 9 runs (-115) | Bet $1, Get $200 (win or lose) at Bet365
