Angels vs Cubs Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 7

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Chicago Cubs' Dansby Swanson waves to the crowd before batting against his former team the Atlanta Braves in the second inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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  • The Cubs are -145 favorites vs the Angels
  • Angels vs Cubs Over / Under today: 9 Runs
  • Angels / Cubs TV Channel: MARQ | BSW

The Los Angeles Angels (+120) visit Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs (-145) on Sunday, July 7, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 2:20pm EDT in Chicago, IL.

This season, the Angels are 37-51 against the spread (ATS), while the Cubs are 42-48 ATS.

Angels vs Cubs Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Angels starting pitcher: Jose Soriano 4-6, 3.81 ERA
  • Cubs starting pitcher: Hayden Wesneski 2-5, 4.14 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Angels+1.5 -165O 9 -110+120
Cubs -1.5 +135U 9 -110-145

Angels vs Cubs Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cubs will win Sunday‘s MLB game with 53.6% 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 Sunday‘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 Sunday‘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 88 games (+14.45 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have covered the Run Line in 29 of their last 46 games (+9.20 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Team Total Over in 50 of their last 87 games (+8.15 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+6.20 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 29 games (+6.00 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 40 of their last 64 games (+14.50 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Team Total Under in 40 of their last 64 games (+12.95 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Under in 44 of their last 78 games (+9.90 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+1.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 games (+0.15 Units / 2% ROI)

Angels Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Angels are 49-39 against the Run Line (-3.5 Units / -2.79% ROI).

  • 37-51 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.7 Units / -6.26% ROI
  • 43-42 when betting on the total runs Over for -3.1 Units / -3.19% ROI
  • 42-43 when betting on the total runs Under for -4.9 Units / -5.08% ROI

Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cubs are 42-48 against the Run Line (-16.65 Units / -13.27% ROI).

  • 41-49 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.15 Units / -9.24% ROI
  • 39-48 when betting on the total runs Over for -13.5 Units / -13.66% ROI
  • 48-39 when betting on the total runs Under for +5.2 Units / 5.24% ROI

Cubs vs Angels Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Logan O'Hoppe (LAA) 0.5 +340 0.5 -450
Miguel Sano (LAA) 0.5 +360 0.5 -500
Zach Neto (LAA) 0.5 +375 0.5 -500
Keston Hiura (MIL) 0.5 +375 0.5 -550
Christopher Morel (CHC) 0.5 +425 0.5 -650

Cubs vs Angels Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nico Hoerner (CHC) 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Cody Bellinger (CHC) 0.5 -250 0.5 +195
Logan O'Hoppe (LAA) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Brandon Drury (LAA) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Seiya Suzuki (CHC) 0.5 -210 0.5 +160

Cubs vs Angels RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Seiya Suzuki (CHC) 0.5 +140 0.5 -185
Miguel Sano (LAA) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Ian Happ (CHC) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Logan O'Hoppe (LAA) 0.5 +155 0.5 -200
Brandon Drury (LAA) 0.5 +155 0.5 -210

Cubs vs Angels Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
José Soriano (LAA) 4.5 -145 4.5 +110
Hayden Wesneski (CHC) 5.5 +150 5.5 -200

Opponents have a groundball rate of 59% (184/314) against Jose Soriano since last season — tied for 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 99 total IP; League Avg: 43% — 98th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 65% (92/142) against Jose Soriano in non-two strike counts this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 34 total IP; League Avg: 41% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 61% (132/215) against Jose Soriano this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 34 total IP; League Avg: 43% — 99th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 76% (31/41) against Jose Soriano on inside fastballs this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 34 total IP; League Avg: 40% — 100th Percentile.

Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Hitters have swung at 39% of Hayden Wesneski’s non-fastballs (398/1,019) since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 99 total IP; League Avg: 48% — second Percentile.

Hayden Wesneski has allowed a slugging percentage of .598 (76 Total Bases / 127 ABs) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 99 total IP; League Avg: .420 — 0 Percentile.

Left-handed hitters have a line drive rate of just 16% (10/61) against Hayden Wesneski this season — 5th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 34 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 96th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .147 (28-for-190) against Hayden Wesneski on sliders since last season — 3rd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 99 total IP; League Avg: .228 — 97th Percentile.

Angels Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs

The Angels are just 95-10 (.905) when leading entering the 9th inning since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .948.

The Angels are just 74-35 (.679) when scoring 5 or more runs since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .787.

The Angels are just 6-12 (.333) after a home win this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .522.

The Angels are just 20-106 (.159) when allowing 5 or more runs since the 2023 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .213.

Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Angels

The Cubs are just 32-5 (.865) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .945.

The Cubs are just 17-36 (.321) after a win as underdogs since the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .421.

The Cubs are just 3-14 (.176) after a road win this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .448.

The Cubs are just 6-99 (.057) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .102.

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 OPS of just .630 (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: .736.

The Cubs have won just 47% of games in which they have scored in at least three different innings on the road this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 72%.

Cubs hitters have grounded into 144 double plays in 1,813 opportunities (8%) since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 10%.

The Cubs are batting just .240 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .266.

25% of Cubs hitters strikeouts have come on 95+ MPH fastballs this season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Angels pitchers have walked 229 of 2,215 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 781 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

Angels pitchers have walked 965 of 9,634 batters (10%) since last season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 41% against Angels pitchers since last season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Cubs pitchers have walked 14 of 114 batters (12%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning over the last 14 days — highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

Cubs pitchers have walked 75 of 798 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

Cubs pitchers have induced opposing hitters to ground into just 41 double plays in 652 opportunities (6%) this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 10%.

Cubs pitchers have a strikeout rate of 44% with two-strikes this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

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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