The Los Angeles Angels (61-68) and Chicago Cubs (75-55) will face off in the MLB this afternoon. First pitch from Angel Stadium is scheduled for 4:07 p.m. ET. The game will broadcast live on FDSW.
Chicago is a -145 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Los Angeles is +120 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 9.5 total runs.
Continue below for my Cubs vs Angels predictions and MLB picks for Sunday, August 24, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more.
My Cubs vs Angels Prediction
- Cubs vs Angels pick: Over 9.5 Runs (-120)
My Angels vs. Cubs best bet is on the over, with the best price currently available at BetMGM. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Cubs vs Angels Odds
| Cubs Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +115 | 9.5 -120o / +100u | -145 |
| Angels Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -135 | 9.5 -120o / +100u | +120 |
Cubs vs Angels Preview, Picks
This system targets overs in games that begin in the late afternoon to early evening — what bettors often refer to as "twilight spots."
These games exist in a temperature and lighting window that subtly elevates scoring conditions, particularly when both teams have a documented tendency to hit overs, which appears to be the case in today's matchup between the Cubs and Angels.
Combined with home starters who may have below-average WHIPs, this setup identifies an edge before the public fully reacts.
By isolating recent season trends and capitalizing on the transitional scoring environment, the model captures a high-expectation scoring spot that may be underpriced due to time-of-day bias or modest pitching projections.
Cubs vs Angels Best Bet
- Over 9.5 (-120)
