MLB Prop Bets: Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Angels (March 31, 2026)
The Los Angeles Angels (2-3) face the Chicago Cubs (2-2) at Wrigley Field on Tuesday at 7:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Jose Soriano is the probable pitcher for the Angels, while Jameson Taillon is the probable pitcher for the Cubs. The Cubs are favored to win at -149, while the Angels are at +123. The total runs line is set at 7.0, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -105.
- The Angels (-171) have an 84-83 Run Line record since the beginning of last season, while the Cubs (+141) hold a record of 82-92 across the same span.
- The Angels have an 88-75-4 O/U record since the beginning of last season (meaning 88 games have gone over the total runs line, 75 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Cubs have a 79-84-11 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Angels have scored 4.2 runs per game since the beginning of last season (23rd in the league). Comparatively, the Cubs have averaged 4.9 over the same span (5th).
- In the field, the Angels have allowed a whopping 5.2 runs per game since the beginning of last season (28th in the league), while the Cubs have allowed an average of 4.0 runs over that span (7th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages since the beginning of last season, the Angels are at .225 (ranking 30th in the Major leagues), while the Cubs are batting .249 (14th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs since the beginning of last season, the Cubs have hit 229 (5th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Angels have managed 236 (4th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Angels have recorded 673 RBIs to rank 22nd in the MLB since the beginning of last season. Comparatively, the Cubs have recorded 793 RBIs to rank 3rd.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Cubs have an earned run average of 3.81 since the beginning of last season (8th in the Majors), while The Angels have an ERA of 4.87 (28th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Angels have recorded 1322 since the beginning of last season, ranking T23rd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Cubs rank 26th for total strikeouts, recording 1301.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .238 against the Cubs since the beginning of last season (11th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Angels' opponents are at .259 (27th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records since the beginning of last season.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | 40-45-82 | 21-22-38 | 19-23-44 | 7-8-22 | 33-37-60 | 0-0-0 |
| Cubs | 45-39-90 | 24-17-47 | 21-22-41 | 37-25-63 | 8-14-27 | 0-0-2 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings since the beginning of last season.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | 59-68-40 | 31-29-21 | 28-39-19 | 13-15-9 | 46-53-31 | 0-0-0 |
| Cubs | 77-55-42 | 50-20-18 | 26-34-24 | 60-32-33 | 17-23-9 | 1-1-0 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -145 and the YRFI is paying +115.
- The NRFI is 73-94 in Angels games since the beginning of last season. The Cubs have an 86-88 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Cubs recorded an upset 7-2 victory over the Angels at Wrigley Field yesterday. Nico Hoerner went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with an RBI. The Cubs have now won five straight against the Angels.
