The Chicago Cubs will begin their 2019 season against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park. This interleague matchup can be viewed across the country on ESPN and the game gets underway 4:05 p.m. ET.
Chicago Cubs vs. Texas Rangers Odds
Bookmakers have Texas (+130) as the underdog to Chicago (-140). The total currently stands at 9.5 runs and gamblers can play the over for +105 and the under for -125. There’s a runline of Cubs -1.5 (+105) and Rangers +1.5 (-125) for this matchup.
Cole Hamels is projected to get the start for Chicago. The southpaw Hamels struck out 188 hitters over 190 innings last year with 65 walks while finishing the season 9-12 overall with a 3.78 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP.
The Rangers are rolling with righty Lance Lynn as their starter. Lynn recorded 161 strikeouts in 156 innings last year with 76 walks. Lynn finished the season 10-10 overall with a 4.77 ERA and a 1.53 WHIP.
The Rangers have lost 1.0 units and are 0-1 ATS when facing a lefty starter. The over has hit in one of those games, compared to zero that’ve gone under against left-handed starting pitchers.
Cubs at Rangers MLB Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Cubs, ATS Winner – Cubs, O/U – UNDER
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- The Rangers and Cubs did not face each other last season.
