Angels vs Cubs Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Start Time – June 7, 2023

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The Los Angeles Angels (32-30) will host the Chicago Cubs (26-34), in the second game of a three-game series, Wednesday at 9:38 PM ET. On the mound for the Angels will be Jaime Barria (2-2), matched up against the Cubs’ Jameson Taillon (1-3).

The Angels (-138) are moneyline favorites at home over the Cubs (+116). The game’s total is 9.5.

Angels vs. Cubs Odds

Run Line

Los Angeles Angels (-1.5)

Moneyline

Angels (-138)

Total

9.5 Runs (Over: +100, Under: -122)

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When, Where, at What Time is Angels vs. Cubs

  • Game Day: Wednesday, June 7, 2023
  • Game Time: 9:38 PM ET
  • TV Channel: MLBN
  • Location: Anaheim, California
  • Stadium: Angel Stadium of Anaheim

Angels Injury Report

Name Status Injury
Max Stassi 10-Day Injured List Hip
Matt Moore 15-Day Injured List Oblique
José Suarez 15-Day Injured List Shoulder
Austin Warren 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Logan O’Hoppe 60-Day Injured List Shoulder
José Quijada 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Davis Daniel 60-Day Injured List Shoulder
Jose Marte 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Chris Rodriguez 60-Day Injured List Shoulder

Cubs Injury Report

Name Status Injury
Cody Bellinger 10-Day Injured List Knee
Justin Steele 15-Day Injured List Forearm
Nick Burdi 15-Day Injured List Appendix
Brad Boxberger 15-Day Injured List Forearm
Codi Heuer 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Adrian Sampson 60-Day Injured List Knee
Ethan Roberts 60-Day Injured List Elbow

Last Time Out: Angels and Cubs

These teams meet again after the Angels beat the Cubs 7-4 yesterday. Tyler Anderson picked up the win for the Angels (5.0 IP, 4 R, 5 H, 5 K), and Shohei Ohtani led the way offensively (1-for-2 with a home run and an RBI). Brandon Hughes (0.0 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 0 K) was credited with the loss for the Cubs.

Betting Trends

Angels Betting Records and Team Stats

This season, the Angels have won 18 out of the 34 games, or 52.9%, in which they’ve been favored. This season, Los Angeles has won 11 of its 19 games, or 57.9%, when favored by at least -138 on the moneyline. Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Angels have a 58% chance to win. So far this season, Los Angeles and its opponents have hit the over in 32 of their 62 games with a total. The Angels are 30-32-0 against the spread in their 62 chances this season.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Shohei Ohtani 60 .276 (46) .352 (48) .552 (7) 6.1% (10) 22.2% (90) 10.3% (58)
Mike Trout 58 .266 (60) .364 (25) .491 (32) 5% (24) 27.1% (129) 11.2% (42)
Hunter Renfroe 58 .252 (89) .302 (132) .451 (67) 4.5% (29) 20.8% (75) 6.9% (122)
Brandon Drury 56 .254 (86) .300 (135) .493 (29) 4.5% (29) 27.4% (133) 4.9% (148)
Gio Urshela 56 .305 (12) .336 (72) .384 (125) 0.9% (149) 15.7% (29) 4.6% (152)

Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats

The Cubs have won in 12, or 38.7%, of the 31 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. This year, Chicago has won nine of 20 games when listed as at least +116 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Cubs have a 46.3% chance of walking away with the win. Chicago and their opponents have gone over in 30 of their 60 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The Cubs have an against the spread record of 31-29-0 in 60 games with a line this season.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Nico Hoerner 52 .288 (27) .343 (64) .393 (116) 1.7% (137) 10% (5) 7.1% (119)
Dansby Swanson 59 .270 (55) .361 (35) .422 (87) 2.3% (118) 22.8% (93) 12.2% (31)
Ian Happ 59 .271 (52) .393 (10) .400 (102) 1.6% (139) 24.1% (104) 16.7% (5)
Patrick Wisdom 52 .200 (154) .286 (147) .486 (34) 7.1% (5) 37.8% (161) 10.2% (63)
Seiya Suzuki 46 .266 (60) .359 (37) .438 (78) 3.1% (80) 26.7% (126) 12.3% (28)

Angels vs. Cubs Picks and Predictions

Our pick for this matchup is the Angels to win (-138 on the moneyline), while we predict the total score will go under the total (9.5 runs).

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WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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