- Matchup: Los Angeles Angels vs Chicago Cubs
- Scheduled Date: Monday, March 30, 2026
- Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Marquee Network
- Betting Odds: Los Angeles (-275) Chicago (+220)
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This matchup at Wrigley Field sees the Chicago Cubs (1-1) aiming to secure a win against the Los Angeles Angels (2-1) on Monday. The betting odds favor Los Angeles at -275, while Chicago stands at +220. The over/under for this game is set at 8.5. Projected starting pitchers are Ryan Johnson and Edward Cabrera.
The Los Angeles Angels are posting an impressive average of 6.0 runs per game, ranking 6th in the league. They have accumulated 18 runs with a team on-base percentage of .392. The Angels have hit 2 doubles and launched 8 home runs this season, totaling 15 RBIs and 26 hits with a batting average of .255. Their slugging percentage stands at .510, complemented by 33 strikeouts and 20 walks drawn.
Los Angeles boasts a K/BB ratio of 2.21, while their pitching staff has a combined WHIP of 1.46. The Angels’ pitchers have allowed just 1 home run and 13 runs (ranking 20th in the league). They’ve surrendered 24 hits (approximately 8.3 per 9 innings) and 5 earned runs. With a team ERA of 1.73, they currently sit 7th in the league, having struck out 31 batters and walked 14, with a FIP of 2.76.
This season, the Angels have utilized 11 relief pitchers, with 37.5% of inherited base runners scoring. The bullpen has earned 4 holds, positioning them 2nd in the league. Angels’ pitchers have faced runners on base 5 times, including 2 high-leverage situations.
Defensively, the Angels have converted 63.3% of balls in play to outs over 234 innings, ranking 28th in Major League Baseball. The Kansas City Royals recorded 78 putouts, accompanied by 26 assists and 5 errors, holding a fielding percentage of .954, which ranks 3rd. So far, they have not turned a single double play this season.
Ryan Johnson has pitched 14 innings in his career, achieving 16 strikeouts. With an all-time record of 1-1, Johnson’s FIP is 7.49, having faced 72 batters. His ERA stands at 7.61, allowing 12 earned runs and a WHIP of 2.042. He has surrendered 24 hits (15.2 hits per nine innings) with 5 walks.
The Chicago Cubs currently have a slugging percentage of .382 and are averaging 7.00 runs per game, placing them 4th in the league. They have recorded 3 doubles, drawn 12 walks, and produced 14 runs. This season, the Cubs have hit 2 home runs and accumulated 12 RBIs, striking out 16 times (23rd in the league) with 17 base hits. Their team on-base percentage is .358, and their batting average stands at .250.
The Chicago pitching staff has a WHIP of 1.167 and a team FIP of 4.97 this season, ranking them 9th in total hits allowed with 15. The Cubs’ pitchers have given up 12 runs so far this season, maintaining an ERA of 5.00 (10 earned runs). With a K/BB ratio of 9.00 (18 strikeouts to 6 walks), they have allowed 4 home runs and yield 6.00 runs per 9 innings (24th in MLB).
Currently, the Cubs are tied for 16th in MLB with a save percentage of 0.0%, fielding 6 relief pitchers this season. Their relievers have not faced high-leverage situations and have appeared with runners on base only 2 times.
The Cubs have successfully executed 3 double plays and have a fielding percentage of .988, ranking 14th in professional baseball. They boast 26 assists, 1 error, and 54 putouts this year. Over 162 innings played, they maintain defensive efficiency of 73.0%, positioning them 8th in the league.
In his MLB career, Edward Cabrera has allowed 349 hits while recording 478 strikeouts across 431 innings. With a career record of 25-29, Cabrera possesses a 4.07 ERA and permits 7.3 hits per 9 innings, having allowed 195 earned runs thus far. He maintains a WHIP of 1.310 and a FIP of 4.0, along with a K/BB ratio of 2.21 after facing 1,844 batters in total.
Who will prevail in tonight’s MLB showdown against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Chicago (+220)
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