Angels vs Cubs Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 6

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Chicago Cubs' Nico Hoerner watches his RBI sacrifice fly during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Chicago. Chicago won 6-3. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
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  • The Cubs are -150 favorites vs the Angels
  • Angels vs Cubs Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
  • Angels / Cubs TV Channel: MARQ | BSW

The Los Angeles Angels (+125) visit Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs (-150) on Saturday, July 6, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 2:20pm EDT in Chicago, IL.

This season, the Angels are 36-51 against the spread (ATS), while the Cubs are 42-47 ATS.

Angels vs Cubs Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Angels starting pitcher: Tyler Anderson 7-8, 3.09 ERA
  • Cubs starting pitcher: Kyle Hendricks 1-6, 7.57 ERA

Angels vs. Cubs Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Angels+1.5 -160O 8.5 -105+125
Cubs -1.5 +135U 8.5 -115-150

Angels vs Cubs Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cubs will win Saturday‘s MLB game with 54.5% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Angels players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Angels Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Nolan Schanuel has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 29 games (+20.50 Units / 71% ROI)
  • Taylor Ward has hit the Singles Under in 24 of his last 30 games (+16.05 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Taylor Ward has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 22 of his last 30 games (+12.50 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Taylor Ward has hit the Walks Over in 18 of his last 31 games (+11.75 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Taylor Ward has hit the Hits Under in 23 of his last 46 games (+10.55 Units / 20% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cubs players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Cubs Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Christopher Morel has hit the Total Bases Under in 29 of his last 39 games (+19.05 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Christopher Morel has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 30 of his last 44 games (+14.20 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Ian Happ has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 14 games at home (+12.60 Units / 90% ROI)
  • Dansby Swanson has hit the Runs Under in 22 of his last 28 games (+12.50 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Michael Busch has hit the Singles Over in 10 of his last 13 games (+12.40 Units / 95% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 52 of their last 87 games (+15.45 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have covered the Run Line in 28 of their last 45 games (+8.20 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Team Total Over in 49 of their last 86 games (+7.15 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+5.20 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 28 games (+4.70 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 39 of their last 63 games (+13.50 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Team Total Under in 39 of their last 63 games (+11.95 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Under in 43 of their last 77 games (+8.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 6 of their last 9 games at home (+2.75 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.50 Units / 19% ROI)

Angels Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Angels are 48-39 against the Run Line (-4.5 Units / -3.63% ROI).

  • 36-51 when betting on the Moneyline for -7 Units / -7.78% ROI
  • 43-41 when betting on the total runs Over for -2.1 Units / -2.18% ROI
  • 41-43 when betting on the total runs Under for -5.9 Units / -6.2% ROI

Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cubs are 42-47 against the Run Line (-15.65 Units / -12.57% ROI).

  • 41-48 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.65 Units / -7.99% ROI
  • 39-47 when betting on the total runs Over for -12.5 Units / -12.78% ROI
  • 47-39 when betting on the total runs Under for +4.2 Units / 4.28% ROI

Cubs vs Angels Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Patrick Wisdom (CHC) 0.5 +333 0.5 -450
Miguel Sano (LAA) 0.5 +375 0.5 -550
Christopher Morel (CHC) 0.5 +375 0.5 -550
Logan O'Hoppe (LAA) 0.5 +525 0.5 -750
Seiya Suzuki (CHC) 0.5 +550 0.5 -800

Cubs vs Angels Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Logan O'Hoppe (LAA) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Nolan Schanuel (LAA) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Cody Bellinger (CHC) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Seiya Suzuki (CHC) 0.5 -210 0.5 +160
Brandon Drury (LAA) 0.5 -210 0.5 +155

Cubs vs Angels RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Christopher Morel (CHC) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Seiya Suzuki (CHC) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
Patrick Wisdom (CHC) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Miguel Sano (LAA) 0.5 +170 0.5 -225
Ian Happ (CHC) 0.5 +175 0.5 -250

Cubs vs Angels Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Kyle Hendricks (CHC) 4.5 +105 4.5 -135
Tyler Anderson (LAA) 4.5 +125 4.5 -160

Tyler Anderson has thrown his changeup 47% of the time (565/1,208) against right-handed batters this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 15% — 100th Percentile.

Tyler Anderson has thrown his changeup 31% of the time (135/432) on the first pitch of at-bats this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 12% — 100th Percentile.

Tyler Anderson has a strikeout rate of just 20% (134 SO in 666 PAs) when going through the lineup the first time in a game since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 26% — 12th Percentile.

Tyler Anderson has walked 35 of 322 right-handed batters (11%) this season — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 6% — second Percentile.

Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Kyle Hendricks has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 82.1 MPH on non-fastballs since last season (320 balls in play) — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 98 total IP; League Avg: 87.4

Kyle Hendricks has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 85.2 MPH in the 2023 season (449 balls in play) — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 89.2

Kyle Hendricks has thrown his changeup 60% of the time (522/863) with two-strikes since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 98 total CH; League Avg: 16% — 100th Percentile.

Kyle Hendricks has located his pitches away 70% of the time (1,116/1,592) vs left-handed batters since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 98 total IP; League Avg: 45% — 100th Percentile.

Angels Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs

The Angels are just 94-10 (.904) when leading entering the 9th inning since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .947.

The Angels are just 73-35 (.676) when scoring 5 or more runs since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .787.

The Angels are just 40-44 (.476) after a loss as favorites since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .586.

The Angels are just 18-23 (.439) after a loss as favorites since the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .576.

Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Angels

The Cubs are just 17-36 (.321) after a win as underdogs since the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .422.

The Cubs are just 6-98 (.058) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .102.

The Cubs are just 32-5 (.865) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .944.

The Cubs are 10-5 (.667) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Angels hitters have an OBP of just .273 (1,197 PA’s) against pitchers who have thrown at least 80 pitches in a game since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .318.

The Angels have won just 44% of home games in which they have scored three or more runs in an inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 77%.

The Angels are hitting just .210 against pitchers who have thrown at least 80 pitches in the game since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .248.

Angels hitters have an OBP of just .306 (4,018 PA’s) against LHP since the 2022 season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .318.

Cubs hitters have drawn 682 walks in 7,082 PA’s (10%) against RHP since last season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

The Cubs are batting just .218 with two outs this season — tied for 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .232.

Cubs hitters are averaging 3.99 pitches per plate appearance against RHP since last season — tied for highest in MLB; League Avg: 3.90.

The Cubs are batting .165 on pitches out of the zone since last season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .152.

Angels pitchers have walked 229 of 2,206 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Angels pitchers have walked 79 of 772 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

Angels pitchers have walked 329 of 3,298 batters (10%) this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

The Angels pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in 63% of their games this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Cubs pitchers have induced opposing hitters to ground into just 40 double plays in 640 opportunities (6%) this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 10%.

Cubs pitchers have a strikeout rate of 24% this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Cubs pitchers have a strikeout rate of 44% with two-strikes since last season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

The Cubs pitchers allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 88.3 MPH in the 2023 season (4,045 balls in play) — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 89.0

Cubs vs. Angels Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Patrick Wisdom (Chicago Cubs): Back, 10-Day IL
  • Justin Steele (Chicago Cubs): Hamstring, 15-Day IL
  • Brennen Davis (Chicago Cubs): Undisclosed, Out
  • Tyler Duffey (Chicago Cubs): Back, Day-To-Day
  • Jameson Taillon (Chicago Cubs): Back, 15-Day IL
  • Caleb Kilian (Chicago Cubs): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Michael Stefanic (Los Angeles Angels): Quadriceps, 10-Day IL
  • Sam Bachman (Los Angeles Angels): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Mickey Moniak (Los Angeles Angels): Illness, Day-To-Day
  • Austin Warren (Los Angeles Angels): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Robert Stephenson (Los Angeles Angels): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Aaron Loup (Los Angeles Angels): Shoulder, Out
  • Randal Grichuk (Los Angeles Angels): Ankle, 10-Day IL
  • Kelvin Caceres (Los Angeles Angels): Lat, 60-Day IL
  • Jose Quijada (Los Angeles Angels): Elbow, 60-Day IL

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