Angels vs Cubs Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Start Time – June 8, 2023

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The Los Angeles Angels (33-30) will host the Chicago Cubs (26-35), Thursday at 9:38 PM ET, with the Angels on a three-game winning streak. The scheduled starters are Reid Detmers (0-5) for the Angels, and Drew Smyly (5-3) for the Cubs.

At home, the Angels are favored to win on the moneyline (-137) over the Cubs (+115). The over/under in this contest is set at 9.

Angels vs. Cubs Odds

Run Line

Los Angeles Angels (-1.5)

Moneyline

Angels (-137)

Total

9 Runs (Over: -119, Under: -102)

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

  • Game Day: Thursday, June 8, 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
José Quijada 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Logan O’Hoppe 60-Day Injured List Shoulder
Davis Daniel 60-Day Injured List Shoulder
Jose Marte 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Chris Rodriguez 60-Day Injured List Shoulder
Hunter Renfroe Paternity List Personal

Cubs Injury Report

Name Status Injury
Edwin Ríos 10-Day Injured List Groin
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

Ben Joyce (1.0 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 K) was credited with the win in the Angels’ 6-2 victory over the Cubs yesterday. Luis Rengifo led the way offensively, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Jameson Taillon (5.1 IP, 4 R, 5 H, 5 K) was handed the loss for the Cubs.

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Angels Betting Records and Team Stats

The Angels have won 19, or 54.3%, of the 35 games they’ve played as favorites this season. Los Angeles has a record of 12-8, a 60% win rate, when favored by -137 or more by sportsbooks this season. The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 57.8% chance of a victory for the Angels. Games involving Los Angeles have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 32 of 63 chances this season. The Angels have an ATS record of 31-32-0 in 63 games with a spread this season.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Shohei Ohtani 61 .275 (45) .353 (42) .551 (8) 6% (11) 22.2% (88) 10.5% (55)
Mike Trout 59 .265 (63) .363 (24) .500 (22) 5.3% (20) 27.5% (135) 11.1% (44)
Brandon Drury 57 .258 (77) .304 (129) .493 (30) 4.4% (36) 26.9% (129) 4.8% (149)
Gio Urshela 56 .305 (10) .336 (73) .384 (128) 0.9% (150) 15.7% (31) 4.6% (151)
Taylor Ward 58 .241 (111) .307 (123) .366 (136) 2.9% (90) 22.4% (91) 7.5% (112)

Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats

The Cubs have been chosen as underdogs in 32 games this year and have walked away with the win 12 times (37.5%) in those games. Chicago has a win-loss record of 9-12 when favored by +115 or worse by oddsmakers this year. Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Cubs have a 46.5% chance of pulling out a win. Contests with Chicago have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 30 of 61 chances this season. The Cubs have an against the spread record of 31-30-0 in 61 games with a line this season.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Nico Hoerner 53 .283 (35) .337 (71) .386 (125) 1.6% (139) 9.9% (5) 7% (119)
Dansby Swanson 60 .266 (62) .360 (32) .416 (96) 2.2% (124) 23.2% (99) 12.4% (26)
Ian Happ 60 .269 (57) .395 (10) .396 (111) 1.5% (141) 24.1% (104) 17.2% (4)
Patrick Wisdom 52 .200 (156) .286 (151) .486 (36) 7.1% (5) 37.8% (162) 10.2% (61)
Seiya Suzuki 47 .260 (72) .352 (43) .428 (85) 3% (85) 26.6% (127) 12.1% (31)

Angels vs. Cubs Picks and Predictions

Our pick for Angels vs. Cubs sees the Angels (-137 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the total, we pick the over on 9 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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