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The Texas Rangers (4-4) meet the Chicago Cubs (4-3), who will be attempting to extend a three-game winning streak, Sunday at 2:20 PM ET, at Wrigley Field. The starting pitchers are Jameson Taillon for the Cubs, and Jon Gray (0-1) for the Rangers.
With moneyline odds of -113 for the Cubs versus -104 for the Rangers, this game should be a close one. The over/under for the Cubs-Rangers game is 8.
Cubs vs. Rangers Odds
Run Line
Chicago Cubs (-1.5)
Moneyline
Cubs (-113)
Total
8 Runs (Over: -112, Under: -108)
When, Where, at What Time is Cubs vs. Rangers
- Game Day: Sunday, April 9, 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 |
Last Time Out: Cubs and Rangers
Betting Trends
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cubs have been favorites in five games this season and won three (60%) of those contests. Chicago has a record of 3-2 when favored by -113 or more by sportsbooks this season. The Cubs have a 53.1% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. Chicago and its opponents have gone over the total this season in four of their seven opportunities. The Cubs are 4-3-0 against the spread in their seven chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | 7 | .429 (5) | .515 (9) | .500 (56) | 0.0% (130) | 12.1% (27) | 15.2% (38) |
| Patrick Wisdom | 7 | .348 (32) | .400 (45) | .826 (5) | 12.0% (4) | 28.0% (146) | 4.0% (158) |
| Ian Happ | 7 | .375 (15) | .531 (2) | .625 (25) | 3.1% (92) | 28.1% (148) | 25.0% (3) |
| Nico Hoerner | 7 | .333 (40) | .333 (105) | .394 (113) | 0.0% (130) | 12.1% (27) | 0.0% (178) |
| Cody Bellinger | 7 | .185 (162) | .267 (158) | .296 (155) | 3.3% (82) | 16.7% (61) | 10.0% (78) |
Rangers Betting Records and Team Stats
The Rangers have won in one of the three contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. This season, Texas has come away with a win one times in three chances when named as an underdog of at least -104 or longer on the moneyline. Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Rangers have a 51% chance of pulling out a win. Contests with Texas have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in four of eight chances this season. In eight games with a line this season, the Rangers have a mark of 3-5-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Lowe | 8 | .276 (82) | .323 (117) | .448 (88) | 3.2% (87) | 16.1% (59) | 6.5% (129) |
| Adolis García | 8 | .296 (69) | .345 (90) | .444 (90) | 3.4% (75) | 20.7% (87) | 6.9% (118) |
| Josh Jung | 8 | .308 (61) | .357 (80) | .577 (33) | 7.1% (21) | 28.6% (150) | 7.1% (114) |
| Mitch Garver | 8 | .313 (-) | .421 (-) | .688 (-) | 10.5% (-) | 26.3% (-) | 15.8% (-) |
| Marcus Semien | 8 | .233 (126) | .250 (165) | .367 (123) | 3.1% (92) | 18.8% (72) | 3.1% (168) |
Cubs vs. Rangers Picks and Predictions
We pick that the Cubs will pick up the win in this contest, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-113). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we predict the final scoring winding up over the total (8 runs).