Mar 18, 2026; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera (30) throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
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Los Angeles Angels vs Chicago Cubs Prediction 3/30/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

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MATCHUP Los Angeles Angels Chicago Cubs
Team Records 2-2 1-2
Spread +1.5 -126 -1.5 104
Moneyline +159 -194
Total Over 9.5 (-118) Under 9.5 (-102)
Where Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
When Monday, March 30, 2026
Time 07:40 PM EDT
TV MLB.TV

In this article, we will formulate an Angels vs Cubs Prediction for this MLB matchup on Monday, March 30th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Chicago Cubs Preview

The Chicago Cubs have a 1-2 record this season and are sitting in the last place of the NL Central. They have a 1-2 home record and are coming off a 6-3 home defeat by the Nationals. Their previous three games were a 10-2 home win over the Nationals, a 10-4 home loss to the Nationals, and an 8-3 home loss to the Yankees in spring training.

The Cubs have a .210 batting average this season, .304 OBP and .390 Slugging percentage. Chicago’s pitching staff has a 5.33 ERA and 1.30 WHIP. Michael Busch is the team’s best hitter with a .333 batting average. Ian Happ leads the team in RBI with 4, also adding a team-high two home runs.

Edward Cabrera (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Cubs, and last season he had an 8-7 record, 3.53 ERA and 1.23 WHIP.

Los Angeles Angels Preview

The Los Angeles Angels have a 2-2 record this season and are sitting in the second place of the AL West. They have a 2-2 road record and are coming off a 9-7 road defeat by the Astros. Their previous three games were an 11-9 road loss to the Astros, a 6-2 road win over the Astros, and a 3-0 road win over the Astros.

The Angels have a .244 batting average this season, .386 OBP and .474 Slugging percentage. Los Angeles’ pitching staff has a 3.44 ERA and 1.59 WHIP. Mike Trout is the team’s best hitter with a .462 batting average, also adding a team-high two home runs. Jorge Soler leads the team in RBI with 5.

Ryan Johnson (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Angels, and last season he had a 7.36 ERA and 1.98 WHIP.

Angels vs Cubs Prediction

The Cubs swept their only series against the Cubs last season by 3-0 wins in Los Angeles and are 4-1 in their last 5 meetings. Under is 7-1 in their last 8 meetings.

In this Angels vs Cubs Prediction, the Cubs are coming as -185 home favorites. The Angels have back-to-back losses and the Cubs lost their opening series against the Nationals by 1-2 wins and both teams are 4-1 to the over in their last 5 games combined. Cabrera was solid for Miami last season and his only start against the Angels was a shutout and the Angels are starting a reliever, so I think that this is a Cubs spot for a bounce-back wins after getting embarrassed by the Nationals in their opening series. Take the Cubs on the moneyline.

Los Angeles Angels @ the Chicago Cubs Betting Trends: March 30, 2026

  • Probable Starting Pitcher: Edward Cabrera      Record this season: –      ERA: –
  • Home Record: –
  • Last 5 against Angels: 1-0

Why the Chicago Cubs will win

  • The Angels have lost each of their last nine games as underdogs against National League opponents.
  • The Cubs have won each of their last six night games against AL West opponents following a loss.
  • The Angels have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine night games against NL Central opponents following a loss.
  • The Cubs have covered the run line in each of their last four games following a home loss.
  • The Cubs have led after 3 innings in seven of their last eight home night games.
  • The Cubs have led after 5 innings in 10 of their last 11 games as favorites against AL West opponents.

  • Probable Starting Pitcher: Ryan Johnson      Record this season: –      ERA: –
  • Road Record: –
  • Last 5 against Cubs: –

Why the Los Angeles Angels will win

  • The underdogs have won three of the Cubs’ last four games at Wrigley Field.
  • The Cubs have lost eight of their last nine Monday night games.
  • The underdogs have covered the run line in four of the Cubs’ last five games at Wrigley Field.
  • The Cubs have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four night games against the Angels following a loss.
  • The Angels have led after 5 innings in five of their last six night games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Cubs have lost the first inning in each of their last three games as favorites against American League opponents.
  • The Angels have led after 3 innings in four of their last five night games against opponents that held a losing record.

Total Runs Facts

  • Each of the Cubs’ last seven home games against AL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • Five of the Angels’ last six games as underdogs against the Cubs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
  • The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Cubs’ last four home games against AL West opponents.
  • The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 10 of the Angels’ last 13 games as underdogs against National League opponents.

Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts

  • Ian Happ has hit a home run in three of the Cubs’ last four home games.
  • Edward Cabrera has recorded seven or more strikeouts in each of his three previous appearances at Wrigley Field.
  • Seiya Suzuki has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 home appearances.
  • Seiya Suzuki has recorded a Double in three of his last four home appearances.
  • Edward Cabrera has recorded a win in four of his last five home appearances.
  • Nico Hoerner ranks T2nd in the league in Steals (2) this season.

Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Facts

  • Zach Neto has hit a home run in four of his last five road appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
  • Anthony Rendon has recorded at least one hit in 20 of his last 21 road appearances against NL Central opponents that held a losing record.
  • Adam Frazier has recorded a Double in three of his last four road appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.
  • Mike Trout ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.650) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Cubs rank T27th in the league for home runs allowed this season (6).
  • The Cubs rank T5th in the league for home runs this season (5).
  • The Angels rank 1st in the league for home runs this season (9).
  • The Angels rank 1st in the league for walks this season (28).

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Chicago Cubs ML