The Los Angeles Angels (36-50) and Chicago Cubs (40-48) begin a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Wrigley Field is scheduled for 2:20 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Angels vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First matchup; Angels won the 2023 series 3-0
Chicago avoided the sweep by the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday as their' finally offense showed up. The Phillies scored 1st and led 2-0 in the 4th inning. But then the Cubs scored 10 runs, their most since April 16. Cubs LF Ian Happ was the main contributor, going 4-for-4 including a pair of 3-run HRs.
The Los Angeles Angels, on the other hand, struggled to score and were swept in 3 games by the Oakland A’s, losing 5-0 in each of the last 2 games. The Angels left 9 runners on base and went 0-3 with RISP.