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At Wrigley Field on Saturday, the Chicago Cubs (3-3) face the Texas Rangers (4-3), with first pitch at 4:05 PM ET. On the hill for the Cubs will be Justin Steele, matched up against the Rangers’ Martin Perez (1-0).
The Rangers (+106) are on the road versus the favored Cubs (-124). The total for the Cubs-Rangers game is 7.5.
Cubs vs. Rangers Odds
Run Line
Chicago Cubs (-1.5)
Moneyline
Cubs (-124)
Total
7.5 Runs (Over: -102, Under: -119)
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When, Where, at What Time is Cubs vs. Rangers
- Game Day: Saturday, April 8, 2023
- Game Time: 4:05 PM ET
- TV Channel: FS1
- 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 |
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Betting Trends
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cubs have won two of the four games they’ve played as favorites this season. Chicago has entered three games this season favored by -124 or more and is 2-1 in those contests. Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Cubs have a 55.4% chance to win. Chicago and its opponents have gone over the total this season in three of their six opportunities. In six games with a spread this season, the Cubs are 3-3-0 ATS.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | 6 | .417 (6) | .500 (9) | .500 (65) | 0.0% (121) | 10.7% (21) | 14.3% (45) |
| Ian Happ | 6 | .400 (10) | .556 (3) | .700 (14) | 3.7% (77) | 29.6% (155) | 25.9% (3) |
| Patrick Wisdom | 6 | .316 (63) | .381 (63) | .737 (8) | 9.5% (8) | 23.8% (113) | 4.8% (145) |
| Nico Hoerner | 6 | .321 (53) | .321 (115) | .393 (116) | 0.0% (121) | 7.1% (9) | 0.0% (174) |
| Cody Bellinger | 6 | .217 (139) | .308 (126) | .348 (138) | 3.8% (73) | 19.2% (83) | 11.5% (67) |
Rangers Betting Records and Team Stats
The Rangers have split the two contests they have played as underdogs this season. Oddsmakers have given Texas the worst odds of winning they have seen this season with a +106 moneyline listed for this contest. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Rangers have a 48.5% chance of walking away with the win. Texas and their opponents have hit the over in three of their seven games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. In seven games with a line this season, the Rangers have a mark of 3-4-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adolis García | 7 | .348 (36) | .375 (64) | .522 (58) | 4.2% (60) | 20.8% (96) | 4.2% (150) |
| Mitch Garver | 7 | .357 (-) | .400 (-) | .786 (-) | 13.3% (-) | 26.7% (-) | 6.7% (-) |
| Josh Jung | 7 | .318 (60) | .375 (64) | .636 (22) | 8.3% (16) | 29.2% (153) | 8.3% (97) |
| Nate Lowe | 7 | .240 (117) | .269 (154) | .440 (94) | 3.8% (73) | 19.2% (83) | 3.8% (157) |
| Robbie Grossman | 7 | .263 (102) | .318 (120) | .474 (81) | 4.5% (55) | 22.7% (110) | 9.1% (89) |
Cubs vs. Rangers Picks and Predictions
Our prediction for Cubs vs. Rangers is the Cubs (-124 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the total, we pick the under on 7.5 runs.
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