Cubs vs. Angels odds, line, score prediction, start time: 2024 MLB picks, July 5 bets from proven model

The Los Angeles Angels (36-50) and the Chicago Cubs (40-48) meet for the start of a three-game series on Friday. The Angels are in a slump, dropping four straight games. On Thursday, the Oakland Athletics beat the Angels 5-0. Meanwhile, Chicago halted its three-game skid. The Cubs topped the Philadelphia Phillies 10-2. Griffin Canning (3-8, 4.71 ERA) is on the hill for Los Angeles. Justin Steele (0-3, 3.20 ERA) gets the nod for the Cubs.

The first pitch is set for 2:20 p.m. ET. Chicago is listed at -198 on the money line (risk $198 to win $100) in the latest Angels vs. Cubs odds via SportsLine consensus. The over/under for total runs scored is 10. Before making any Cubs vs. Angels picks, be sure to check out the MLB predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven computer model.

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Now, the model has set its sights on Cubs vs. Angels and just locked in its picks and MLB predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Now, here are several MLB odds and betting lines for Angels vs. Cubs:

Cubs vs. Angels money line: Cubs -198, Angels +164Cubs vs. Angels run line: Cubs -1.5 (-104)Cubs vs. Angels over/under: 10 runsCHC: The Cubs are 21st in the league in home runs (85)LAA: The Angles rank 19th in batting average (.237)Cubs vs. Angels picks: See picks at SportsLineWhy you should back the CubsCenter fielder Cody Bellinger is a smooth offensive weapon. Bellinger plays with great timing and owns solid pitch recognition. The two-time All-Star can also spray the ball around the field. He’s hitting .274 with nine home runs and 36 RBI. On June 3 against the Phillies, Bellinger went 2-of-3 with a double and one RBI.

Third baseman Christopher Morel provides Chicago with a rangy defender who has a strong arm to deliver darts across the field. On the offensive end, Morel is more of a boom-or-bust player. He leads the team in both home runs (15) and RBI (45) but has a .197 batting average. In Wednesday’s game versus the Phillies, he was 1-of-3 with a single. See which team to pick here.

Why you should back the AngelsLeft fielder Taylor Ward is an athletic playmaker. He runs with great instincts while having good accuracy from the outfield. At the plate, Ward has a nice pop in his swing and drives in runs. The 30-year-old ranks first on the squad in home runs (14) and RBI (43) with a .239 batting average. In the June 29 win over the Detroit Tigers, Ward was 1-of-4 with a double and two RBI.

Catcher Logan O’Hoppe, 24, is a young difference-maker. O’Hoppe has impressive blocking skills behind the dish with an above-average arm. Additionally, he has the firepower to make consistent contact. He’s batting .280 with 12 home runs and 38 RBI. On June 2 against the Oakland Athletics, he was 2-of-3 with two base hits. See which team to pick here.

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