- Game: Los Angeles Angels vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
- Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Marquee Sports Network
- Betting Odds: Los Angeles Angels (+120) vs Chicago Cubs (-144)
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This Wednesday, the Los Angeles Angels (2-3) head to Wrigley Field to face off against the Chicago Cubs (2-2). The current moneyline has the Angels at +120 and the Cubs at -144, with a total set at 8.5 runs. The starting pitchers for this matchup will be Yusei Kikuchi and Matthew Boyd.
Currently, the Angels are showcasing a slugging percentage of .434, having struck out 55 times and recorded 29 walks. They have managed to rack up 24 RBIs and 38 hits thus far, boasting a batting average of .229. The team has hit 4 doubles and 10 home runs, with a total run count of 27, resulting in an on-base percentage (OBP) of .354. As a group, the Los Angeles Angels are scoring an impressive 5.4 runs per game, placing them 8th in Major League Baseball.
The Angels have achieved a K/BB ratio of 1.40, while the pitching unit holds a WHIP of 1.67. Los Angeles pitchers have surrendered 2 home runs and 29 runs (ranked 28th in MLB). They’ve allowed 40 hits (8.6 per 9 innings) and a total of 20 earned runs, maintaining a team ERA of 4.29 (20th in the league), with 42 strikeouts. Opponents have walked 30 times against them, giving the Angels a FIP of 4.12 this season.
The Angels’ bullpen has faced opponents on base 7 times and has appeared in 6 high-pressure scenarios. With 4 holds, they rank 7th in the league. This season, 41.7% of inherited base runners have crossed home plate, with 16 relievers making appearances thus far.
As for defense, the Kansas City Royals have tallied 126 putouts, 42 assists, and 6 errors, resulting in a fielding percentage of .966, placing them 27th in professional baseball, alongside a single double play. The Angels converted 66.0% of balls in play into outs across 378 innings, ranking them 25th in the league.
Kikuchi (career record 48-58) carries a FIP of 4.40, having faced 4,265 hitters in the majors. Allowing 994 hits (9.0 hits per nine innings) and 357 walks, his earned run average stands at 4.46 (with 492 earned runs). His career WHIP reads 1.362 over 992 innings, with 1,014 strikeouts to his name.
On the other hand, the Cubs have a slugging percentage of .397, scoring an average of 6.00 runs per game (ranked 4th). They’ve recorded 4 doubles, amassed 21 walks, and scored 24 runs along with 6 home runs and 22 RBIs. The Cubs’ strikeout count stands at 31 (22nd in the league), totaling 30 hits, with a .331 on-base percentage and a .229 batting average this season.
Ranked 14th in MLB, the Cubs own a team WHIP of 1.139 and a FIP of 4.74. They have conceded 20 runs year-to-date, holding a 4.50 ERA (18 earned runs allowed). Their strikeout-to-walk ratio is 9.00 (36 strikeouts against 10 walks), permitting 7 home runs and yielding 5.00 runs per 9 innings (20th in the league).
The Cubs’ relief pitchers have engaged in 1 high-pressure scenario and faced runners on base 3 times, boasting a perfect 100.0% save percentage and utilizing 11 relievers this season.
This season, the Cubs’ defensive efficiency across 324 innings is at 72.3% (8th in MLB). With 5 double plays and a fielding percentage of .993 (7th in MLB), they’ve compiled 43 assists, one error, and 108 putouts.
Boyd (career record 60-78) has an ERA of 4.61, allowing 8.7 hits per 9 innings, with a K/BB ratio of 3.12 against 4,631 opponents. He has surrendered 559 earned runs, holding a WHIP of 1.279 and a FIP of 4.5. Throughout his MLB career, Boyd has allowed 1,059 hits, while accumulating 1,052 strikeouts across 1,091 innings.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB clash against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Bet on Chicago (-144)
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