Los Angeles Angels at Chicago Cubs 4/14/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Los Angeles Angels vs. Chicago Cubs
MLB: 2:20 PM EST
Apr. 14, 2019
TV: WGN
Latest Odds : CHC -136 Total
The Cubs were able to take the opening game of the series from the Angels on Friday night. However, the game was one that saw the Cubs take care of business fairly early on as they were able to jump out and never really looked back in the game. What makes it even better for the Cubs faithful is the way the defense was able to show up and lock down the Angels offense. What helped spur the Cubs offense in the game was a pair of homers by Willson Contreras who increased his team lead in homers to 5.
Tyler Chatwood is the player who is projected to go to the mound in this game here. Chatwood has made 4 appearances in the mound for the Cubs, but all have come from the pen for a total of 6 innings pitched. He has struck out 6 batters, but also walked 5 and has a 6.00 ERA.
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The Angels will be looking to win a game without star player Mike Trout who did not even make the trip to Chicago. While this may not seem like it would be a major blow, for the Angels Trout is not only the leading offensive player, but the bench presence the team needs to have to keep the players upbeat. The downside is it is a groin injury to Trout and those injuries can be finicky in how they heal and in some cases can take months before they are fully healed.
Trevor Cahill will be making his 4th start of the year. He has already thrown a total of 18 innings on the season striking out 16 batters while posting a 1-1 record. Cahill has a decent ERA of 3.50 on the season so far.
Recent Betting Trends:
Angels are 6-1 in their last 7 overall.
Cubs are 6-0 in their last 6 interleague home games.
Under is 39-19-6 in Angels last 64 Sunday games.
Over is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Free Betting Pick: Chicago Cubs -136
The Cubs are at home and at full strength heading into this game. The Angels are playing without Trout and that is going to be an issue for the Angels as the season goes on and definitely on this road trip. Look for the Angels to struggle at the plate again as Trout is the team leader. Final Score, Chicago Cubs win 4-3.