Los Angeles Angels vs. Chicago Cubs: Cubs Predicted to Win According to Model for Friday's MLB Game [7/5/2024]

The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Angels will lock horns in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Friday, starting at 2:20PM ET.

The Cubs will have Justin Steele (0-3, 3.20 ERA) as their starting pitcher, up against Griffin Canning (3-8, 4.71 ERA) for the Angels.

Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Cubs as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Employing the latest data, our experts simulated Friday's Angels-Cubs game 10,000 times," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"After computing the latest updates and thousands of other inputs, we predict the Cubs' chance of winning is 62% , while the Angels' is 38%."

Angels vs. Cubs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Friday's MLB game between the Cubs and Angels at Wrigley Field is scheduled to start at 2:20PM ET.

• Who: Los Angeles Angels vs. Chicago Cubs
• Date: Friday, July 5, 2024
• Time: 2:20PM ET/11:20AM PT
• Venue: Wrigley Field

Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Friday's Angels vs. Cubs matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Cubs vs. Angels picks, be sure to check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Angels vs. Cubs Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Run Line?

Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's MLB matchup between the Angels and Cubs 10,000 times as part of our MLB picks coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Cubs a 62% chance of defeating the Angels.

According to our model, the Angels (+1.5) have a 56% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 9.5 runs has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Angels vs. Cubs Odds [7/5/2024]

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Angels	Cubs
Run Line	+1.5 (-118)	-1.5 (+105)
Moneyline	+160	-184
Total	o9.5 (-105)	u9.5 (-105)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Angels vs. Cubs Picks

Our model's biggest edge in today's Angels vs. Cubs matchup is on the over/under.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best MLB bets for every game throughout the season.

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Conclusion

We predict the Cubs, with a 62% win probability, will likely beat the Angels on Friday.

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