Texas Rangers at Chicago Cubs 4/7/23 - MLB Betting Picks and Odds
Texas Rangers vs. Chicago Cubs
MLB: 2:20 PM EST
Apr. 07, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : CHC -125
The Texas Rangers go back on the road Friday afternoon to Chicago, IL for a game against the Chicago Cubs. Texas comes into Friday playing well this season 2 games above .500 following a three run win over the Baltimore Orioles in their last game. Jacob deGrom got the start for the Texas Rangers against Baltimore giving up one run on two hits across 6 innings of work to pick up the victory. The Texas bullpen was fantastic giving up no runs on no hits over the final three innings to secure the victory for the Rangers.
Offensively Texas did just enough from the plate with nine hits and 33 at bats including two hits with runners in scoring position to drive in five total runs. Josh Jung led the way for the Texas offense with 2 hits in four at bats to drive in three of the five Texas runs. Adolis Garcia and Nathaniel Lowe added to the Texas offense driving in one run apiece.
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The Chicago Cubs go back home Friday afternoon one game below .500 following a 12-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in their last game to end a 3 game skid. Hayden Wesneski got the start for Chicago giving up three runs on six hits across 4.2 innings of work resulting in a no decision. Adbert Alzolay came on in relief to give up 2 runs on 2 hits leading to the Chicago victory. The Cubs bullpen closed the game allowing no runs on 1 hit to seal the win.
Offensively Chicago was fantastic from the plate with 16 hits in 42 at Bats including ten hits with runners in scoring position to plate 12 runs. Patrick Wisdom and Trey Mancini led the way for the Chicago offense driving in three runs apiece. Eric Hosmer chipped in as well with two hits in five at bats to drive in two runs, while three other Cubs drove in one run each.
Recent Betting Trends:
Texas are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games.
Texas are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas' last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs' last 6 games.
Chi Cubs are 14-6 SU in their last 20 games.
Free Betting Pick: Chicago Cubs -125
The Chicago Cubs have struggled to open the new year and desperately need a win in this game . Marcus Stroman was fantastic in his first outing of the year and will repeat that trend Friday. Look for the Cubs offense to lock in against a lackluster pitcher leading to the home win. Final Score Prediction, Chicago Cubs win 5-1.