Los Angeles Angels vs. Chicago Cubs Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Chicago Cubs will host the Los Angeles Angels on Friday afternoon as they try to get back on track. Can Justin Steele and the Cubs find success to wrap up their homestand? Matt McCuen provides his prediction and pick for Angels vs. Cubs.
Matt McCuen - July 5, 2024, 10:17 AM EDT
5 minLos Angeles Angels vs. Chicago Cubs Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Chicago Cubs will host the Los Angeles Angels on Friday afternoon.
Wrigley Field will be the site for this afternoon affair.
There are few things better in baseball than afternoon games at Wrigley Field.
The problem for the Chicago faithful is that the Cubs are not performing up to par.
Angels vs. Cubs DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: July 5, 2024
- Start Time: 2:20 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Network
Los Angeles Angels vs. Chicago Cubs Prediction
Chicago has struggled over the last two months moving their record to 40-48.
The cold run now places the Cubs in last place in the NL Central.
Chicago trails the first-place Brewers by 12 games.
The Cubbies remain in the wildcard hunt as they trail the final wildcard spot by six games.
Veteran Cody Bellinger leads the Cubs batting .274 on the season.
Christopher Morel has launched a team-high 15 home runs.
Left fielder Ian Happ has driven in a team-best 50 runs.
Former All-Star Justin Steele will get the start today. Steele is 0-3 with a 3.20 ERA.
The Angels begin this contest with a 36-50 record.
As expected, Los Angeles has been one of the worst teams in baseball this season.
Only the Oakland Athletics and the Chicago White Sox have worse records in the AL.
Los Angeles did rip off a six-game winning streak to close June, but July has been tough thus far.
The Angels have lost four consecutive games.
Griffin Canning will toe the rubber today. Canning is 3-8 with a 4.71 ERA.
Los Angeles Angels vs. Chicago Cubs Pick
I love the Cubs today at home.
Steele has been throwing the ball much better than his numbers indicate.
He will control this below-average Angels lineup today.
The Cubs bats will be alive-facing Canning, who has struggled this season.
The wind is blowing out at Wrigley today, which means we will see runs from the Cubs!
Pick: Chicago Cubs -1 (-132) CLICK HERE TO SEE WHICH SPORTSBOOK HAS THE BEST ODDS
Los Angeles Angels vs. Chicago Cubs System Projections - July 5th
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