The Chicago Cubs (4-3) aim to add on to their three-game win streak when they play the Texas Rangers (4-4) on Sunday at 2:20 PM ET, at Wrigley Field.
The Cubs (-112 on the moneyline) and the Rangers (-107) will meet in a projected tight contest. The contest has an over/under of 8.5.
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Cubs vs Rangers Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | -112 | -107 | 8.5 |
Cubs Betting Insights
- The Cubs have been favorites in five games this season and won three (60%) of those contests.
- Chicago has a record of 3-2 in games when oddsmakers favor them by at least -112 on the moneyline.
- Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Cubs have a 52.8% chance to win.
- Chicago’s games have gone over the total in four of its seven chances.
- The Cubs are 4-3-0 against the spread this season.
Rangers Betting Insights
- The Rangers have come away with one win in the three contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
- This season, Texas has been victorious one time in three chances when named as an underdog of at least -107 or longer on the moneyline.
- The Rangers have an implied victory probability of 51.7% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
- Texas and its opponents have gone over in four of its eight games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
- The Rangers have an against the spread record of 3-5-0 in eight games with a line this season.
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Cubs Probable Pitcher – Jameson Taillon
- Taillon and his team failed to cover the spread in his only opportunity this season as a starter.
- The right-hander last pitched on Sunday, when he threw four innings against the Milwaukee Brewers, giving up three earned runs.
- Taillon’s team lost his only start as a favorite this season.
- Taillon’s team lost in his only start this season.
- The only game started by Taillon with a total this season hit the over.
Cubs Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keegan Thompson | 2 | 4.1 | 4 | 2.08 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Rucker | 2 | 2.1 | 5 | 7.71 | 0 | 0 |
| Adbert Alzolay | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Javier Assad | 1 | 1.1 | 2 | 6.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Brad Boxberger | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 |
Rangers Probable Pitcher – Jon Gray
- The Rangers will send Gray (0-1) to make his second start of the season.
- In his last time out on Tuesday, the righty threw 6 1/3 innings against the Baltimore Orioles, giving up two earned runs while surrendering four hits.
- The Rangers have not been a moneyline underdog when Gray starts this season.
- His team has lost the only matchup he’s made an appearance in this season.
- Gray’s lone start with a total this season went under.
Rangers Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Dunning | 3 | 7.1 | 1 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Hearn | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7.20 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Hernández | 3 | 4.1 | 4 | 2.08 | 1 | 0 |
| Brock Burke | 3 | 3.1 | 4 | 2.70 | 1 | 0 |
| Cole Ragans | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4.50 | 0 | 0 |
Cubs Hitting Trends
- The Cubs are 26th in MLB action with six total home runs.
- Chicago is 13th in MLB, slugging .424.
- The team has collected at least eight hits in five games this season, and is 3-2 in those contests.
- Chicago is 3-2 in games this season when it put up at least five runs.
- The Cubs’ .353 on-base percentage is sixth in MLB.
- Chicago’s 7.1 strikeouts per game rank first in baseball.
Rangers Hitting Trends
- They are 2-1 this season when they hit two or more home runs in a game.
- Texas’ .413 slugging percentage is 18th in MLB.
- They have not lost in four games this season with eight or more base hits.
- Texas has won each of its three games with five or more runs scored this season.
- They have a 2-1 record this season when drawing five or more walks in a game.
- Texas strikes out 7.0 times per game, the No. 6 mark in MLB.
Cubs vs. Rangers Prediction
Moneyline Pick: Cubs (-112)
Over/Under Pick: Over (8.5)
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.
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