Los Angeles Angels at Chicago Cubs predictions, picks and best bets
The Los Angeles Angels and Chicago Cubs are playing a one-off game Monday at 4:05 p.m. Eastern. The two sides split the first two games of the series. Cam Bedrosian will start the game and Trevor Cahill will be the primary pitcher. Chicago is 15-13 against the spread and .500 against betting. Los Angles is 19-11 ATS as the visitors. The Angels’ win over the Cubs earlier this year was their first in the head-to-head series since 2013.
Los Angeles Angels beat Chicago Cubs earlier this year. Chicago has a record of 18-10 at Wrigley but drops to 15-13 against the spread and .500 against total. The Angels are 19-11 ATS as the visitors despite a 14-16 road record.
The Cubs have the best team OPS against right-handed pitchers in baseball. The Angels rank 16th in collective OPS vs. left-handers. No team strikes out less often against lefties.
The Chicago Cubs are -160 favorites against the Los Angeles Angels. The Angels are 5-2 on their road swing and are offering a tempting +140.
The Angels have lost by more than one run just once in their last 10 games. The Cubs have won by two or more just one time in the same span. Back L.A. to cover+1.5 at a safer-150.
Both teams play to the higher number at least six times in their last 10 games.
