On July 7, 2024, an intriguing MLB matchup is set to take place at Wrigley Field as the Los Angeles Angels go head-to-head with the Chicago Cubs beginning at 2:20 PM. Expectations are for partly cloudy skies enhancing the setting of this anticipated game.

Jose Soriano will step up to the mound for the Angels, bringing a solid ERA of 3.773 into this clash, while Hayden Wesneski, with a 4.140 ERA, will handle pitching duties for the Cubs.

Looking at their standings in the 2024 season, the Angels are currently 13th in the AL West with a record of 37-51, and they hold the 4th spot within their division. They’ve won 8 out of 18 divisional games, showing some potential in their last 10 encounters with 5 wins, and are presently on a 1-game win streak. Comparatively, the Cubs are positioned 13th in the NL Central, brandishing a 41-49 record. They have won 10 of their 29 division games, trail in their last 10 games with 4 wins, and are coming off a loss.

Diving deeper into the betting odds for this matchup, the point spread stands at -1.5 in favor of the Cubs, with an Over/Under of 9.5 runs, suggesting an expectation of a fairly high-scoring game. The money line odds are set at -142 for the home team, the Cubs, and +120 for the visiting Angels, indicating a slight favor towards Chicago but leaving room for potential upsets. These figures present both risk and opportunities for bettors looking to capitalize on this game.