Friday’s contest that pits the Chicago Cubs (40-48) versus the Los Angeles Angels (36-50) at Wrigley Field is expected to be a tight matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 5-4 in favor of the Cubs. First pitch is at 2:20 PM ET on July 5.

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Cubs vs. Angels Matchup Info

• When: Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:20 PM ET
• Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
• How to Watch on TV: BSW
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Cubs vs. Angels Predictions

• Score Prediction: Cubs 5, Angels 4
• Total Prediction: Under 9.5 runs

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Cubs vs. Angels Betting Lines

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Cubs Betting Insights

• Chicago has been victorious in 18, or 50%, of the 36 contests it has been chosen as the favorite in this season.
• The Cubs have been listed as a favorite of -238 or more on two occasions this season and won both games.
• Contests involving Chicago have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 38 of 88 chances this season.
• The Cubs played as the moneyline favorite in six of their past 15 games, and they went 2-4 in those matchups.
• In its past 15 matchups, Chicago and its opponents combined to go over the run total seven times (all 15 of the games had set totals).

Angels Betting Insights

• Los Angeles is 31-42 in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 42.5% of those games).
• The Angels have played as a moneyline underdog of +195 or longer in only one game this season, which they lost.
• Los Angeles has played in 86 games with a set over/under, and it has combined with its opponents to go over the total 42 times (42-41-3).
• The Angels have played as underdogs in nine of their past 15 games and won five of those contests.
• In its past 15 games with a total, Los Angeles and its opponents have combined to hit the over five times.

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Cubs vs. Angels Probable Pitchers

Cubs’ Starting Pitcher: Justin Steele

• The 28-year-old has pitched to a 3.20 ERA this season with 9 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2 walks per nine across 12 games.
• Justin Steele’s team has won 40% of his starts when they are favored on the moneyline (2-3).
• Steele’s team has won three of his 12 starts.
• Out of Steele’s 12 starts with a total this season, six have hit the over.

Angels’ Starting Pitcher: Griffin Canning

• The 28-year-old has amassed a 4.80 ERA and 6.1 strikeouts per nine innings in 17 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .258 to his opponents.
• The Angels have a 5-10 record in Canning’s 15 starts this season when they were the underdog on the moneyline.
• Canning’s team has compiled a 6-11 record in his 17 starts.
• Griffin Canning has had 17 starts with a total this season, and the teams combined to go over the total in eight of those games.

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