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On Friday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Chicago Cubs (2-3) hosting the Texas Rangers (4-2) at 2:20 PM ET. Marcus Stroman will start for the Cubs, and Nathan Eovaldi for the Rangers.
The Cubs (-127) are moneyline favorites at home over the Rangers (+108). The game has an over/under of 7 runs.
Cubs vs. Rangers Odds
Run Line
Chicago Cubs (-1.5)
Moneyline
Cubs (-127)
Total
7 Runs (Over: -115, Under: -106)
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When, Where, at What Time is Cubs vs. Rangers
- Game Day: Friday, April 7, 2023
- Game Time: 2:20 PM ET
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Stadium: Wrigley Field
Cubs Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seiya Suzuki | 10-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Brandon Hughes | 15-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Kyle Hendricks | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Codi Heuer | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Ethan Roberts | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Rangers Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Leody Taveras | 10-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Josh Sborz | 15-Day Injured List | Ankle |
| Spencer Howard | 15-Day Injured List | Arm |
| Jake Odorizzi | 60-Day Injured List | Arm |
| Glenn Otto | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Brett Martin | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Josh Smith | Day-to-day | Face |
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Betting Trends
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats (2022)
The Cubs entered a game as favorites 51 times last season and won 23, or 45.1%, of those games. Chicago had a record of 19-16, a 54.3% win rate, when it was favored by -127 or more by sportsbooks last season. The Cubs have a 55.9% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. Games involving Chicago went over the total set by bookmakers in 65 of 162 chances last season. The Cubs were 82-80-0 against the spread last season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | 162 | .277 (32) | .329 (63) | .447 (50) | 3.6% (51) | 26.1% (116) | 7.0% (95) |
| Ian Happ | 158 | .271 (40) | .346 (39) | .440 (55) | 2.7% (81) | 23.2% (88) | 9.7% (54) |
| Nico Hoerner | 135 | .281 (26) | .332 (56) | .410 (80) | 1.9% (113) | 11.0% (6) | 6.2% (109) |
| Trey Mancini | 143 | .239 (99) | .321 (76) | .391 (102) | 3.1% (67) | 23.0% (86) | 9.4% (59) |
| Cody Bellinger | 145 | .210 (126) | .265 (130) | .389 (104) | 3.5% (54) | 27.3% (122) | 6.9% (98) |
Rangers Betting Records and Team Stats
The Rangers came away victorious in the one game they played as the underdog this season. This is the worst odds of a win that sportsbooks have given Texas this season with a +108 moneyline set for this game. Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Rangers have a 48.1% chance of pulling out a win. Contests with Texas have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in three of six chances this season. The Rangers have posted a record of 3-3-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adolis García | 6 | .348 (41) | .375 (64) | .522 (64) | 4.2% (66) | 20.8% (93) | 4.2% (144) |
| Josh Jung | 6 | .318 (61) | .375 (64) | .636 (30) | 8.3% (19) | 29.2% (148) | 8.3% (89) |
| Mitch Garver | 6 | .357 (-) | .400 (-) | .786 (-) | 13.3% (-) | 26.7% (-) | 6.7% (-) |
| Nate Lowe | 6 | .240 (113) | .269 (146) | .440 (90) | 3.8% (74) | 19.2% (85) | 3.8% (150) |
| Robbie Grossman | 6 | .263 (94) | .318 (106) | .474 (78) | 4.5% (56) | 22.7% (108) | 9.1% (82) |
Cubs vs. Rangers Picks and Predictions
We pick that the Cubs will pick up the victory in this game, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-127). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up under the total (7 runs).
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