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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/cubs-vs-giants-prediction-odds-pick-how-to-watch-6-9-2023');   ga('set', 'title', 'Cubs vs. Giants prediction, odds, pick, how to watch – 6/9/2023');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Cubs-vs.-Giants-prediction-odds-pick-how-to-watch.jpg"></figure><h1>Cubs vs. Giants prediction, odds, pick, how to watch – 6/9/2023</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-06-09T14:06:47-07:00">June 9th, 2:06pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-06-09T14:08:18-07:00">June 9th, 2:08pm</time><address><a>Griffin Conant</a></address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>A premier NL matchup under the lights of the Bay Area will take place as the Chicago Cubs take on the San Francisco Giants to do battle. It is time to check out our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> where our Cubs-Giants prediction and pick will be revealed.</p><p>Last time out, the Cubbies were bested 3-1 which eventually led to getting swept by the Los Angeles Angels in disheartening fashion. Currently, Chicago is in the midst of a four-game losing streak and is quickly falling behind in contention within the NL Central. Luckily, the Cubs will be sending out All-Star candidate pitcher veteran, Marcus Stroman who is 6-4 with a dazzling 2.39 ERA.</p><p>On the other side of things, the San Francisco Giants may have began to hit their stride with four wins in their last five games overall to push their record to 32-30. Although the Giants still trail in the division by five games, they seem to be trending in the right direction. Alas, San Francisco will call upon RHP Anthony DeSclafani who has a losing record of 4-5 but does happen to possess a not-too-shabby 3.97 ERA.</p><p><b><i>Here are the Cubs-Giants <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB odds</a>, </i></b><b><i>courtesy of FanDuel.</i></b><b><i> </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Cubs-Giants Odds</b></h2><p>Chicago Cubs: -1.5 (+162)</p><p>San Francisco Giants: +1.5 (-196)</p><p>Over: 8 (-104)</p><p>Under: 8 (-118)</p><h2><b>How To Watch Cubs vs. </b>Giants</h2><p>TV: NBC Sports Bay Area</p><p>Stream: MLB.TV</p><p>Time: 10:15 ET/7:15 PT</p><p><i><b>*Watch MLB games LIVE with fuboTV <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">(click for a free trial)*</a></b></i></p><h2><b>Why The Cubs Could Cover The Spread</b></h2><p>Above all else, the main reason for Chicago’s struggles of late has been due to a failing offense that has scored only seven runs in their prior four games combined. Without a doubt, the Cubbies have seemingly been swinging with holes in their bats as they have gone ice-cold from the plate.</p><p>Simply put, Chicago needs their best hitters to show up in a big way. Alas, look no further than names like Patrick Wisdom and Nico Hoerner to carry the load for the Cubs this Friday. At first glance, Wisdom may be hitting an abysmal .197 on the season, but he does happen to lead Chicago with 14 home runs and 28 RBIs. As for Hoerner, the 26-year-old second-baseman is leading the club with a .278 average and is as reliable as they come near the top of the Cubs lineup. While other hitters in this clubhouse could contribute, this duo needs to be at their best if they want to cool off the red-hot Giants.</p><p>Fortunately, the Cubs will cover the spread in this one because of their top hurler in Marcus Stroman. Already a one-time All-Star back in 2019, the 32-year-old Stroman is embarking on yet another All-Star caliber season as he has tossed 15 consecutive innings and seems to be at peak shape heading into this one. If Stroman continues down the path of being nearly impossible to hit off of, then the Cubs should be in pretty good shape.</p><h2><b>Why The Giants Could Cover The Spread</b></h2><p>While the Giants may appear to have the winning odds on their side, they will still have to prove themselves when out on the diamond. After sweeping the Rockies and defeating their Colorado counterpart for the eleventh time in a row, the Giants now have all of the confidence they need to start racking up the victories in the win column.</p><p>During the Giants winning stretch, San Francisco had delivered in the clutch with some critical moments at the plate. Over the past two days, the Giants have received tremendous outings from pinch-hitters. Fast forward to Friday, and the hope is that those same pitch-hitters will help rejuvenate a Giants offense that ranks near the upper half of the league in most hitting statistical categories. Clearly, in going up against a pitcher with the likes of Marcus Stroman, it will be vital for San Fran to stay disciplined at the plate and not swing at anything that the Cubs hurler is trying to bait them into swinging at.</p><p>Of course, the main X-Factor in this game against Chicago will fall upon the shoulders of Anthony DeSclefani who possesses a 5-3 record and a 3.84 ERA in 13 career starts versus the Cubbies. At the end of the day, this matchup taking place in the Bay Area may come down to a pitcher’s duel in which the 33-year-old veteran will have to have his command in control and his strikeout pitches to a tee. All together, DeSclefani only has a combined four strikeouts in his last two outings and he will most likely need to record more than that to keep the Cubbies offense at bay.</p><h2><b>Final Cubs-Giants Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>Without a doubt, both sides are more than desperate for a win next to their names, but it would be wise to wager upon the underdog Giants in this one, especially at their home ballpark.</p><p><b>Final Cubs-Giants Prediction &amp; Pick: Giants +1.5 (-196)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Cubs vs. Giants prediction, odds, pick, how to watch – 6/9/2023

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He specializes in NBA and NFL betting but also contributes towards College Football and College Basketball predictions.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Chicago Cubs (26-35) visit the Los Angeles Angels (33-30) for their series finale. First pitch commences Thursday at 9:40 p.m. ET. Los Angeles secured a series win thanks to taking the first two games 7-4 and 6-2. Below we continue our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Cubs-Angels prediction, pick, and how to watch.</p><p><b><i>Here are the Cubs-Angels <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB odds</a>, </i></b><b><i>courtesy of FanDuel.</i></b><b><i> </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Cubs-Angels Odds</b></h2><p>Chicago Cubs: +1.5 (-178)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels: -1.5 (+146)</p><p>Over: 9 (-108)</p><p>Under: 9 (-112)</p><h2><b>How To Watch Cubs vs. Angels</b></h2><p>TV: MLB Network, Marquee, Bally Sports</p><p>Stream: MLB.tv</p><p>Time: 9:40 p.m. ET/ 6:40 p.m. PT</p><p><i><b>*See how to watch Cubs-Angels LIVE with fuboTV <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">(click for a free trial)*</a></b></i></p><h2><b>Why The Cubs Could Cover The Spread</b></h2><p><i><b>Last 10: 4-6 (Fourth in the NL Central)</b></i></p><p><i><b>Run Line Record: 32-29 (53%)</b></i></p><p><i><b>Over Record: 30-30-1 (50%)</b></i></p><p>Chicago’s north-siders have fallen apart after a competitive opening month that saw them finishing 13-13 and nearing the top of the league in offense. They went just 10-18 in May, however, and saw their OPS drop over 100 points from the opening month. Those offensive struggles have continued into the start of June where they own a minuscule .172 average.</p><p>Lefty Drew Smyly (5-3) makes his 13th start of the season for the Cubs tonight. Smyyl had a strong debut season in Chicago last season and has carried that momentum into this year. Through 12 starts, he owned a solid 3.56 ERA to go along with his 1.11 WHIP. The 33-year-old doesn’t strike many batters out these days but has done an excellent job limiting hard contact. He ranks in the 88th percentile in average exit velocity and the 90th percentile in hard-hit rate. Smyly exhibits excellent control – ranking in the 76th percentile in walk rate despite struggling with free passes in his last three starts. Although he has regressed somewhat after a dominant stretch to start the year, Smyly remains a quality arm.</p><p>Regardless of how well Smyly pitches tonight, the Cubs need to reignite their offense if they want to avoid a sweep. The good news is that Chicago has destroyed left-handed pitching this season – batting over 30 points higher and slugging over 60 points higher compared to righties. That starts with second baseman Nico Hoerner who owns a .310 average and .803 OPS against southpaws. However, keep an eye on both Seyia Suzuki and Yan Gomes – both hitters own an average north of .350 against lefties. Gomes in particular could be an X-factor considering he owns a 1.108 OPS against lefties – the 10th-highest mark in the league.</p><h2><b>Why The Angels Could Cover The Spread</b></h2><p><i><b>Last 10: 5-5 (Third in the AL West)</b></i></p><p><i><b>Run Line Record: 31-32 (49%)</b></i></p><p><i><b>Over Record: 30-29-4 (51%)</b></i></p><p>The Angels have been incredibly consistent this season as they sit three games over .500 and went 15-13 in both April and May. Although they dropped 3/4 against the Astros coming into this series, they bounced back with wins in each of this set’s first two games. Don’t expect the Angels to take their foot off the gas tonight. A win here would secure the Angels just their third sweep of the season. That said, LA has struggled to win games Reid Detmers starts this season – mainly due to a lack of offense. Consequently, the Angels will need to keep the bats rolling after scoring 13 in the first two games if they want to cover as home favorites tonight.</p><p>Fireballer Reid Detmers (0-5) makes his 11th start of the season for the Angels tonight. Detmers has flashed top-end potential over his three-year career but hasn’t quite been able to put it all together. He owns a strong 10.7 K/9 but gives up a staggering amount of hard contact. For the season, Detmers compiled a 5.15 ERA and 1.54 WHIP while ranking in the 18th percentile in hard-hit rate. He’s still searching for his first win despite being consistently average this year. Detmers allowed between 2-4 earned runs in all 10 of his starts thus far but the team’s won just three of those games.</p><p>That said, the 23-year-old could very well notch his first win tonight matched up with a slumping Chicago offense. Over the last three weeks, only the Royals have scored fewer runs than the Cubs. Throw in their sixth-highest strikeout rate and Detmers could very well be in line for his best start of the season tonight.</p><p>For as good as the Cubs have been against lefties, the Angels have been even better – batting .282 as a team against them. Mike Trout, in particular, has raked lefties with a .292 average and 26 total bases in just 57 at-bats.</p><h2><b>Final Cubs-Angels Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>It will have taken 11 starts but Reid Detmers should finally pick up his first win of the season tonight. After dropping the first two, don’t expect the Cubs’ offense to turn things around in the finale – ride the Angels.</p><p><b>Final Cubs-Angels Prediction &amp; Pick: Los Angeles Angels -1.5 (+146)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Cubs vs. Angels prediction, odds, pick, how to watch – 6/8/2023

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He was the editor of the NBA site Crossover Chronicles in the 2016 NBA season. He was a contributing editor to the now-defunct site FanRag Sports in 2017. He currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Chicago Cubs take on the Los Angeles Angels. Our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series has our </a> Cubs Angels prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Cubs Angels.</p><p>The Los Angeles Angels are fighting an uphill battle in the American League West. The Texas Rangers have soared through their first 60 games this season, changing the balance of power not only in the West, but in the entire American League. The Rangers just keep scoring and just keep winning. With the Houston Astros playing well and being firmly established in second place in the division — setting themselves up for a push for first place after the All-Star break — the Halos are the third-best team in the division as things stand. They are ahead of the Seattle Mariners, which seems like a pleasant surprise on the surface, but that’s more a product of the Mariners being disappointing than the Angels being particularly good. Los Angeles is only two games above .500 right now, and that’s simply not going to get it done in terms of making the playoffs. The Angels have to climb past at least one if not two teams in the American League East. They will very likely need to finish ahead of the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays if they want a playoff spot. (The Baltimore Orioles and the second-place team in the West are in line to get the first two wild card spots. The Angels’ best chance is to get the third wild card berth.) The margin for error is small. The Angels have to beat bad teams such as the Chicago Cubs.</p><p><b><i>Here are the Cubs-Angels <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB odds</a>, </i></b><b><i>courtesy of FanDuel.</i></b><b><i> </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Cubs-Angels Odds</b></h2><p>Chicago Cubs: +1.5 (-162)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels: -1.5 (+134)</p><p>Over: 9.5 (+100)</p><p>Under: 9.5 (-122)</p><h2><b>How To Watch Cubs vs. Angels</b></h2><p>TV: Marquee Sports Network (Cubs) / Bally Sports West (Angels) / MLB Extra Innings</p><p>Stream: MLB.tv</p><p>Time: 9:40 p.m. ET/6:40 p.m. PT</p><p><i><b>*Watch Cubs-Angels LIVE on fuboTV <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">(click for a free trial)*</a></b></i></p><h2><b>Why The Cubs Could Cover The Spread</b></h2><p>The Cubs have stabilized over their past eight games. This team had gone through a really rough period in the middle of May, but Chicago is 4-4 in its last eight games, having won two out of three from the Tampa Bay Rays and then splitting four games with the Padres in San Diego over the past weekend. Every team goes through a few really bad patches every season. The Cubs just endured a big downturn, but they have emerged from it and are able to play talented opponents fairly evenly. The Cubs took a 4-0 lead in Tuesday night’s game against the Angels before their pitching broke down, but the fact remains that Chicago did take a 4-0 lead. The Cubs aren’t where they want to be or need to be, but they aren’t pushovers, either. The Angels have struggled over the past two weeks, getting swept at home by the Marlins and losing three of four to the Astros. Chicago can certainly get another quick start. This time, the Cubs will protect the lead if they get one.</p><h2><b>Why The Angels Could Cover The Spread</b></h2><p>The Angels have the pitching advantage in this game. Jaime Barria is the starter for the Halos. Though he has pitched only 34 innings this season as a reliever and spot starter, the 1.59 ERA in those 34 innings is still hugely impressive. If opposing hitters are collecting more tape on Barria, they still aren’t figuring him out. Not yet, at any rate. Barria is certainly better than Chicago starter Jameson Taillon, whose return to the National League after a brief stay in New York with the Yankees has not gone smoothly. Taillon has labored through an up-and-down year. His ERA is just over seven runs entering this contest. The Angels have to love how this matchup is aligned for them.</p><h2><b>Final Cubs-Angels Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>It is really hard to look past the pitching matchup here. The Angels have a big edge. Take the Halos.</p><p><b>Final Cubs-Angels Prediction &amp; Pick: Angels -1.5 </b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

MLB Odds: Cubs vs. Angels prediction, odds, pick, how to watch – 6/7/2023

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/cubs-vs-angels-prediction-odds-pick-how-to-watch-6-6-2023');   ga('set', 'title', 'Cubs vs. Angels prediction, odds, pick, how to watch – 6/6/2023');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Cubs-vs.-Angels-prediction-odds-pick-how-to-watch.jpg"></figure><h1>Cubs vs. Angels prediction, odds, pick, how to watch – 6/6/2023</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-06-06T14:36:00-07:00">June 6th, 2:36pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-06-06T14:41:59-07:00">June 6th, 2:41pm</time><address><a>Griffin Conant</a></address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>An intriguing matchup between a pair of unfamiliar foes will be in the works on Tuesday night as the Chicago Cubs make the trip to LA to take on the Angels of Anaheim. Join us for our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> where our Cubs-Angels prediction and pick will be revealed.</p><p>Most recently, the Cubs split a four-game series with the Padres but were bested in the finale by a score of 5-0. With the hopes to get the offense going again, Chicago will attempt to baffle the Halos with righty Hayden Wesneski on the mound. Thus far, Wesneski is 2-2 with a 4.81 ERA to begin his 2023 campaign. Overall, the Cubbies are headed in the wrong direction with a 26-33 record which is good for fourth-place in the NL Central.</p><p>On the other side of things, Los Angeles is coming off of a difficult series versus the Houston Astros as they were just barely able to salvage a four-game sweep by defeating the defending champs 2-1. Sitting one game above the .500 mark at 31-0 overall, the Angels will call upon the southpaw in Tyler Anderson. Although Anderson is 2-1, he comes into this one with a below-average 5.47 ERA. Alas, the Angels are banking on the fact that Anderson can put together a start of old similar to his dominant times with the Dodgers last season.</p><p><b><i>Here are the Cubs-Angels <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB odds</a>, </i></b><b><i>courtesy of FanDuel.</i></b><b><i> </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Cubs-Angels Odds</b></h2><p>Chicago Cubs: -1.5 (+150)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels: +1.5 (-182)</p><p>Over: 9.5 (-118)</p><p>Under: 9.5 (-104)</p><h2><b>How To Watch Cubs vs. Angels</b></h2><p>TV: Bally Sports West, Marquee Sports Network</p><p>Stream: MLB.TV, ESPN+</p><p>Time: 9:38 ET/6:38 PT</p><p><i><b>*Watch MLB games LIVE with fuboTV <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">(click for a free trial)*</a></b></i></p><h2><b>Why The Cubs Could Cover The Spread</b></h2><p>First things first, the Chicago Cubs just need to get out of their own way and play with a sense of more consistency. Before their 5-0 loss, the Cubs certainly looked the part of a stellar squad with a dominant 7-1 victory. However, prior to that, Chicago was blanked yet again by a score of 6-0. Clearly, it seems that the Cubbies’ offense and pitching can’t get on the same page recently, and it will end up being extremely important for Chicago to put together a fundamentally sound outing to defeat the Halos on the road.</p><p>Outside of the fact that Chicago needs to be at their best in every facet of the game, the Cubs need to do what they are best at which is pitching up to par. So far, the Cubbies have logged 26 combined quality starts which is the eighth-most in all of baseball. Similarly enough, be on the lookout for Hayden Wesneski to pitch a quality start as this will take the pressure off of the offense and most importantly the arms of the bullpen. In fact, Wesneski gave up only one run in his last start, but he pitched only 3 2/3 of that ballgame. If the Cubs are going to make a statement on Tuesday night, then that responsibility may fall on the shoulders of their 25-year-old righty.</p><h2><b>Why The Angels Could Cover The Spread</b></h2><p>With all the talent in the world including two of the best current players to walk the face of the Earth, the Angels have still found ways to disappoint over the last couple years. Currently, the Angels certainly have their work cut out for them as they even sit five games behind the final spot in the AL Wild Card.</p><p>Nevertheless, no matter what happens at the end of the year to this team, there are certainly more than a couple reasons that Los Angeles can cover the spread against the Cubs at home. The most obvious picker-upper that should rejuvenate the overall morale of this team will be the return of third-baseman Anthony Rendon. With the rumblings in and around the clubhouse have suggested that Rendon could be returning to the active roster and starting lineup on Tuesday. Simply put, it has been a massive disappointment during Rendon’s tenure with the Angels as he has only played 58 games in four years. Still, Rendon is as lethal as they come at the hot corner and he will no doubt be a welcomed addition in this already-stacked Angels lineup.</p><p>Above all else, it will be important for the Halos to get Tyler Anderson in a rhythm from the get-go. A year ago, Anderson dialed up an incredible 28-15 record on his way to a minuscule 2.57 ERA which was hands down his best campaign as a pro. However, Anderson has yet to recapture that same magic with the Angels. If LA is going to handle their business at what should be a packed Angel Stadium, then Anderson needs to look like this 2022 self.</p><h2><b>Final Cubs-Angels Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>This one should be as exciting as it gets! By the time the final out is recorded, expect this one to be close but it will be the Angels that string together some clutch hits when they need it the most to prevail.</p><p><b>Final Cubs-Angels Prediction &amp; Pick: Angels +1.5 (-182)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Cubs vs. Angels prediction, odds, pick, how to watch – 6/6/2023

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/sky-news-cubs-co-owner-involved-in-sale-of-stake-in-wnba-franchise');   ga('set', 'title', 'Cubs co-owner involved in massive sale of stake in Sky franchise');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Sky-Cubs-WNBA.jpg"></figure><h1>Cubs co-owner involved in massive sale of stake in Sky franchise</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-06-06T07:01:24-07:00">June 6th, 7:01am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-06-06T07:02:21-07:00">June 6th, 7:02am</time><address><a>Rexwell Villas</a>A Communications Arts graduate from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines, Rex claims to have JR Smith's conscience with his shot selection. He has won a basketball, a baseball, and a football championship in fantasy all within a year.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">WNBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Laura Ricketts, a co-owner of MLB franchise Chicago Cubs, is on the verge of officially becoming part-owner of another pro team <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/tag/chicago-sky" rel="noopener">based in Windy City</a>. In a report by Emily Caron of Sportico, Ricketts is said to be among the eight-man group of investors which <a href="https://www.sportico.com/business/team-sales/2023/wnba-chicago-sky-valuation-new-owners-investment-1234725026/" rel="noopener">purchased a 10 percent stake</a> in the WNBA’s Chicago Sky.</p><p><i>The owners of the Chicago Sky have sold 10% of the team to a group of eight investors, most of them women, at an $85 million valuation—the second-highest in the league behind Seattle. The Storm raised $21 million from 15 new investors earlier this year at a $130 million valuation (which was widely reported as a $151 million post-money valuation).</i></p><p>The WNBA’s Board of Governors will still have to approve the transaction in order for it to be official.</p><p>The Sky’s management felt that it was a good time to capitalize on a ‘bullish’ capital by potential investors.</p><p>“It was important for us to go public with this because it’s a signal that capital is bullish about this [being] where people want to make significant investments for returns over time,” Sky’s operating chairman Nadia Rawlinson said.</p><p>The Sky first competed in the WNBA in the 2006 season. Chicago went just 5-29 in its first year in the league but has won at least 12 games each completed season since. Chicago has also a WNBA title to show, as it was the last team standing in the 2021 season. So far in the 2023 WNBA campaign, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/wnba-news-sky-lynx-to-play-in-first-game-in-canada" rel="noopener">Sky have a 4-3 record</a>.</p><p>The $85 million valuation of the Sky is the second-largest in the WNBA — just behind the Seattle Storm ($151 million).</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Cubs co-owner involved in massive sale of stake in Sky franchise

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He specializes in NBA and NFL betting but also contributes towards College Football and College Basketball predictions.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Chicago Cubs (26-32) visit the San Diego Padres (27-32) for the finale of their four-game series. First pitch commences Monday at 9:10 p.m. ET. Chicago leads the series 2-1 thanks to yesterday’s 7-1 win. Below we continue our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Cubs-Padres prediction, pick, and how to watch.</p><p><b><i>Here are the Cubs-Padres <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB odds</a>, </i></b><b><i>courtesy of FanDuel.</i></b><b><i> </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Cubs-Padres Odds</b></h2><p>Chicago Cubs: +1.5 (-140)</p><p>San Diego Padres: -1.5 (+116)</p><p>Over: 8.5 (-120)</p><p>Under: 8.5 (-102)</p><h2><b>How To Watch Cubs vs. Padres</b></h2><p>TV: MLB Network, Marquee, Bally Sports</p><p>Stream: MLB.tv, ESPN+</p><p>Time: 9:10 p.m. ET/ 6:10 p.m. PT</p><p><i><b>*See how to watch Cubs-Padres LIVE with fuboTV <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">(click for a free trial)*</a></b></i></p><h2><b>Why The Cubs Could Cover The Spread</b></h2><p><i><b>Last 10: 4-6 (Third in the NL Central)</b></i></p><p><i><b>Run Line Record: 32-26 (55%)</b></i></p><p><i><b>Over Record: 29-28-1 (51%)</b></i></p><p>Chicago has had an up-and-down season and faltered in May with a subpar 10-18 record. However, they got off to a hot start in June thanks to taking two of the first three games in this series with San Diego. Although they’ve ensured at least a draw in the four-game set, the Cubs won’t be taking their foot off the peddle tonight with just 5.5 games separating them and the first-place Brewers. The Cubs have faired well as underdogs this season – covering at the seventh-highest rate in the league during such circumstances. That said, they’ll need their offense to show a bit more consistency if they want to do so again tonight considering they’ve scored less than three runs in two of their previous three games against the Padres.</p><p>Righty Kyle Hendricks (0-1) makes his third start of the season for the Cubs tonight. Chicago’s long-time ace hasn’t quite looked like his prime self over the last two seasons with two straight years with an ERA north of 4.75. He missed the first two months of the season with an injury but has since returned with mixed results. He struggled in his debut against the Mets – allowing five runs (three earned) on six hits and two walks in just 4.1 innings. However, he looked much sharper in his most recent start against the Rays during which he gave up just a single run in 5.0 innings. Walks do remain a concern, however (five through two starts), and the Padres notably lead the league in walk rate.</p><p>While the Cubs’ offense has been up and down, they’ve destroyed left-handed pitching this season with a .279 average and .466 slugging percentage. Chief among that production is their middle infield – a good sign for the Cubs given their play of late. Both Nico Hoerner (10 total bases) and Dansby Swanson (11 total bases) have been red-hot over their last six games.</p><h2><b>Why The Padres Could Cover The Spread</b></h2><p><i><b>Last 10: 5-5 (Fourth in the NL West)</b></i></p><p><i><b>Run Line Record: 29-30 (49%)</b></i></p><p><i><b>Over Record: 19-38-2 (33%)</b></i></p><p>For a team widely considered one of the favorites to win the National League prior to the season, the Padres haven’t looked the part thus far. Although they managed a winning record in April, they faltered to 10-16 in May – dropping them out of the division race in the process. The Padres hold the fourth-lowest home cover rate in the league and failed to do so in two of their first three games against the Cubs. Additionally, Blake Snell has been the third-least profitable pitcher to bet on due to his early season struggles. That said, the Padres’ offense has flashed the ability to carry at times – including during their 6-0 win in Game 2 of this very series.</p><p>Southpaw Blake Snell (1-6) makes his 12th start of the season for the Padres tonight. The former Cy Young Award winner is nowhere near his former, dominant self and is in the midst of the worst season of his career. With a 4.50 ERA and 1.50 WHIP through 11 starts, the Padres have just two wins in the games he starts. Although his strikeout numbers are down, his 9.8 K/9 remains strong and he is coming off the two best starts of his season. Over his last two outings, he’s given up just a single run over his last 11 innings. Walks remain a concern, however, and he’s issued multiple free passes in each of his last five outings. That was on full display in his prior meeting with the Cubs. While he only allowed two runs in 5.0 innings of work, he walked five Chicago hitters.</p><p>Although San Diego has struggled against right-handed pitching this season, stat Juan Soto has thrived with a .280 average and .553 slugging percentage. Although he’s been cold of late, a hot stretch from Fernando Tatis Jr. (.360 AVG/18 total bases over his last six games) and the Padres should be able to put up runs in bunches tonight.</p><h2><b>Final Cubs-Padres Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>Given Blake Snell’s struggles and the Padres’ inability to hit right-handed pitching, look for the Cubs to at the very least keep things close tonight – although it wouldn’t surprise me if they won outright.</p><p><b>Final Cubs-Padres Prediction &amp; Pick: Chicago Cubs +1.5 (-140)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Cubs vs. Padres prediction, odds, pick, how to watch – 6/4/2023

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/cubs-news-marcus-stroman-gets-100-real-about-celebration-after-punching-out-juan-soto-in-win-vs-padres');   ga('set', 'title', 'Cubs’ Marcus Stroman gets 100% real about celebration after punching out Juan Soto in win vs Padres');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Marcus-Stroman-Cubs-Juan-Soto-Padres.jpg"></figure><h1>Cubs’ Marcus Stroman gets 100% real about celebration after punching out Juan Soto in win vs Padres</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-06-04T19:00:02-07:00">June 4th, 7:00pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-06-04T19:00:53-07:00">June 4th, 7:00pm</time><address><a>Rexwell Villas</a>A Communications Arts graduate from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines, Rex claims to have JR Smith's conscience with his shot selection. He has won a basketball, a baseball, and a football championship in fantasy all within a year.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Marcus Stroman and the Chicago Cubs got the better of the San Diego Padres on Sunday, as they finished the three-game series with a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/cubs-padres-prediction-odds-pick-how-to-watch-6-4-2023" rel="noopener">7-1 victory</a>. Stroman also had a little fun of his own on the mound when he celebrated his strikeout of Padres star Juan Soto with a shuffle in the fifth inning.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Marcus Stroman struck out Juan Soto, then did his version of the Soto Shuffle.</p><p>Soto even seemed to get a laugh out of it. 😅 <a href="https://t.co/GLYi6z1aQf">pic.twitter.com/GLYi6z1aQf</a></p><p>— Darnay Tripp (@DarnayTripp) <a href="https://twitter.com/DarnayTripp/status/1665499005894426624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2023</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>After the game, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-potential-roadblock-cubs-marcus-stroman-trade" rel="noopener">Cubs right-hander</a> spoke highly of Soto and said that his celebration was sort of a response to Soto staring him down earlier in the game when he drew four balls off of Stroman for a walk.</p><p>“Soto is incredible, man. Everyone sees how I’ve talked about Soto on social media before. I think he’s gonna go down as one the best players to ever play this game. He’s an incredibly tough at-bat. He really doesn’t swing at anything outside the zone. So, it’s always a game, know what I mean,” the Cubs starter <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBastian/status/1665524196418416640" rel="noopener">said</a>, per Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. “That first inning, he was kind of nodding at me after the walk, so I just put it in my back pocket just in case I punched him out later in the game. And I just so happened to. But that’s not easy to do,” added Stroman, who tossed six scoreless innings with six strikeouts to pick up a win for the Cubs versus the Padres.</p><p>It is true that Juan Soto is one of the toughest outs in baseball, so striking him out is a minor victory pitchers will always feel so good about. Among all qualified players in the big leagues this season, Soto leads everyone with a <a href="https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&amp;stats=bat&amp;lg=all&amp;qual=y&amp;type=8&amp;season=2022&amp;month=0&amp;season1=2022&amp;ind=0&amp;team=0&amp;rost=0&amp;age=0&amp;filter=&amp;players=0&amp;startdate=2022-01-01&amp;enddate=2022-12-31&amp;sort=9,d" rel="noopener">20.3 BB%</a> — heads and shoulders above the rest of the majors.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Cubs’ Marcus Stroman gets 100% real about celebration after punching out Juan Soto in win vs Padres

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/cubs-padres-prediction-odds-pick-how-to-watch-6-4-2023');   ga('set', 'title', 'Cubs vs. Padres prediction, odds, pick, how to watch – 6/4/2023');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Cubs-vs.-Padres-prediction-odds-pick-how-to-watch-1.jpg"></figure><h1>Cubs vs. Padres prediction, odds, pick, how to watch – 6/4/2023</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-06-04T11:42:10-07:00">June 4th, 11:42am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-06-04T11:42:10-07:00">June 4th, 11:42am</time><address><a>Cameron Zunkel</a></address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Chicago Cubs (25-32) take on the San Diego Padres (27-31) in the third game of a four game set Sunday afternoon. This game will continue our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> as we hand out a Cubs-Padres prediction and pick while letting you know how to watch, as well.</p><p>Game one of this series was very close and won by the Cubs 2-1. Jameson Taillon put together a good outing and finished with 5 2/3 innings pitched, one run allowed on three hits, and three strikeouts. The Cubs’ bullpen finished the game with 3 1/3 scoreless innings and allowed just one hit while striking out seven. Dansby Swanson was 3-4 on the night with a home run while Ian Happ drove in the other run. Michael Wacha suffered the loss, but was not bad. He allowed two runs through 4 2/3 innings and struck out eight. Rougned Odor led the Padres with two hits.</p><p>Game two was controlled by the Padres in a 6-0 shutout win. Yu Darvish was outstanding. He threw seven shutout innings, allowed two hits and struck out nine. Fernando Tatis Jr. homered twice in the game and drove in four runs. Ha-Seong Kim was a perfect 2-2 at the plate while Trent Grisham picked up two hits of his own. Dansby Swanson and Miles Mastrobuoni picked up the only hits for the Cubs in the game. Drew Smyly allowed three runs on seven hits through 5 2/3 innings in the game.</p><p>Marcus Stroman and Ryan Weathers will be the starting pitchers in this game.</p><p><b><i>Here are the Cubs-Padres <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB odds</a>, </i></b><b><i>courtesy of FanDuel.</i></b><b><i> </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Cubs-Padres Odds</b></h2><p>Chicago Cubs: -1.5 (+146)</p><p>San Diego Padres: +1.5 (-178)</p><p>Over: 9 (-102)</p><p>Under: 9 (-120)</p><h2><b>How To Watch Cubs vs. Padres</b></h2><p>TV: Marquee Sports Network, Bally Sports San Diego</p><p>Stream: MLB TV Subscription</p><p>Time: 5:30 PM ET/2:30 PM PT</p><p><i><b>*Watch MLB games LIVE with fuboTV <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">(click for a free trial)*</a></b></i></p><h2><b>Why The Cubs Could Cover The Spread</b></h2><p>Stroman gives the Cubs a chance to win anytime he takes the mound. He is coming off a complete game one-hit shutout against the best team in baseball. In his last three starts, Stroman has allowed just three runs and eight hits in 23 innings of work. The Cubs have won each of those games. With Stroman on the bump, the Cubs can cover this spread.</p><p>The Padres are hitting just .222 on the season. Besides Tatis, the Padres lineup has not been productive this season. Stroman is one of the best pitchers in the MLB when it comes to barrel percentage. He just does not allow opposing teams to find many barrels. With the Padres struggle at the plate, Stroman should be able to have a good game.</p><h2><b>Why The Padres Could Cover The Spread</b></h2><p>The Cubs have not been hitting the ball well at all lately. In the last six games, they have scored just 13 runs. In that span, they are batting .177 with and OBP and SLG less than .300. Chicago has not been able to put anything together offensively, so the Padres should be able to hold them down and keep the game within striking distance. As long as Ryan Weathers can pitch well, the Cubs will not hit the ball.</p><h2><b>Final Cubs-Padres Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>The Cubs normally crush left-handed pitching and they have their best pitcher on the mound. Despite their recent offensive struggles, Chicago should be able to cover this spread.</p><p><b>Final Cubs-Padres Prediction &amp; Pick: Cubs -1.5 (+146), Under 9 (-120)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/cubs-news-chicago-places-justin-steele-15-day-il');   ga('set', 'title', 'Cubs place breakout pitcher on 15-day IL');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Cubs-news-Chicago-places-breakout-pitcher-on-15-day-IL.jpg"></figure><h1>Cubs place breakout pitcher on 15-day IL</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-06-03T17:08:55-07:00">June 3rd, 5:08pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-06-03T17:08:55-07:00">June 3rd, 5:08pm</time><address><a href="https://joeymistretta.wordpress.com">Joey Mistretta</a>Joey Mistretta is a sports writer/editor who covers multiple sports. Notably, Mistretta covers baseball, basketball, and football. He is originally from a small town in Southern California. Mistretta graduated college with a degree in broadcast journalism from Biola University.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Chicago Cubs have <a href="https://twitter.com/jonmorosi/status/1665143220081229827" rel="noopener">reportedly placed</a> SP Justin Steele on the 15-day injured list with a forearm strain, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The move is retroactive to June 1st.</p><p>Steele, 27, is in the midst of a breakout season with Chicago. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-potential-roadblock-cubs-marcus-stroman-trade" rel="noopener">Steele’s absence will likely impact</a> the Cubs’ trade deadline plans.</p><p>So far in 2023, Steele has recorded a quality 2.65 ERA and 1.059 WHIP to go along with 58 strikeouts compared to just 16 walks. He probably would have earned an All-Star nod had he avoided this injury.</p><p>The good news is that Steele’s forearm strain is <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2023/6/2/23747555/cubs-justin-steele-diagnosed-with-minor-strain-left-forearm-next-start-cody-bellinger" rel="noopener">reportedly considered to be minor</a>, per Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun Times.</p><p>“It was obviously really good news to hear there was just a mild strain in the muscle,” Steele said. “That’s what we wanted to hear. Everything’s headed in the right direction.”</p><p>Despite the success of Justin Steele and ace Marcus Stroman, who’s also pitched extremely well in 2023, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/3-cubs-players-fans-are-already-fed-up-with-in-2023" rel="noopener">Chicago is still underperforming</a> overall. The Cubs currently own a losing record and likely won’t contend for a playoff spot this season. Nevertheless, Steele’s performance has been encouraging. His presence in the rotation, once he returns, will give the Cubs a reliable starting pitcher.</p><p>It wouldn’t be surprising to see Chicago offer him a contract extension soon if he continues performing at an impressive level. For now, Steele will focus on his rehab as he aims to return as soon as he can for the Cubs.</p><p>We will continue to monitor and provide updates on his status as they are made available.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Cubs place breakout pitcher on 15-day IL

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/cubs-vs-padres-prediction-odds-pick-how-to-watch-6-3-2023');   ga('set', 'title', 'Cubs vs. Padres prediction, odds, pick, how to watch – 6/3/2023');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Cubs-vs.-Padres-prediction-odds-pick-how-to-watch-1.jpg"></figure><h1>Cubs vs. Padres prediction, odds, pick, how to watch – 6/3/2023</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-06-03T14:04:09-07:00">June 3rd, 2:04pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-06-03T14:05:06-07:00">June 3rd, 2:05pm</time><address><a href="https://www.facebook.com/chris.spiering.3" rel="facebook">Chris Spiering</a>Chris graduated from the University of San Diego with a Communication Studies Degree. He spent his final year as the Sports Editor for the USDVista newspaper. He contributes about the NFL, MLB, and NBA but follows most sports. Chris also covers the San Diego Loyal SC for East Village Times.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The San Diego Padres host the Chicago Cubs for Game 2 of the 4-game series. It’s time to continue our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Cubs-Padres prediction and pick.</p><p>The Cubs took Game 1 of the series thanks to a solid outing from starter Jameson Taillon. Taillon entered Friday with an ERA over 8.00 and it dropped to 7.00 after pitching 5.2 innings allowing just one run to the Padres lineup. The Cubs improved to (25-31) on the season and are just a half-game behind the Padres in the conference.</p><p>The Friars continue to struggle. After scoring 10 runs in the series finale in Miami, they returned home to score just one run. Manny Machado returned to the lineup and finished 0-4 as it seems like they will never get it going. Petco Park is a pitching ballpark, but that still isn’t an excuse to not score multiple runs in a game with that lineup. The Padres are (26-31) on the season which has them 4th in the NL West.</p><p><b><i>Here are the Cubs-Padres <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB odds</a>, </i></b><b><i>courtesy of FanDuel.</i></b><b><i> </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Cubs-Padres Odds</b></h2><p>Chicago Cubs: +1.5 (-152)</p><p>San Diego Padres: -1.5 (+126)</p><p>Over: 8 (-105)</p><p>Under: 8 (-115)</p><h2><b>How To Watch Cubs vs. Padres</b></h2><p>TV: Fox Sports 1, Fox Deportes</p><p>Stream: MLB TV, MLB Extra Innings</p><p>Time: 10:10 ET/7:10 PT</p><p><i><b>*Watch MLB games LIVE with fuboTV <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">(click for a free trial)*</a></b></i></p><h2><b>Why The Cubs Could Cover The Spread</b></h2><p>Drew Smyly is on the bump for the Cubs tonight. The southpaw is (5-2) with a 3.45 ERA in 60 innings pitched. He pitches a tad better on the road as well with a (3-1) record and a 3.38 ERA. The last start for Smyly ended badly giving up five runs in 4.2 innings. The Cincinnati Reds handed Smyly his worst outing of the season and he looks to bounce back against a struggling lineup.</p><p>The Cubs’ offense has been up and down all season. They are currently struggling at the moment as well, but the good news is that they are almost healthy are ready to back back on track in San Diego. Dansby Swanson has been the man all season. He smashed a home run last night that proved to be the winner and his batting average now sits at .274.</p><p>The Cubs’ lineup is filled with mostly right-handed hitters, so not having that diversity has hurt them in recent weeks. Eric Hosmer is no longer on the team and Cody Bellinger has been out since May 15. However, Mike Tauchman has hit the ball well in just 13 games batting .333 with four RBIs.</p><h2><b>Why The Padres Could Cover The Spread</b></h2><p>Starting for the Padres is right-hander Yu Darvish. Darvish struggled big time against the New York Yankees in his last start. So much so, that he was removed in the third inning for the first time in two seasons. He allows seven runs off of seven hits in New York and saw his ERA rise to 4.61. On the season, he is (3-4) with 59 strikeouts and a WHIP of 1.20. Darvish has a home ERA of 3.30 in five starts. The Friars need Darvish to be on his game tonight.</p><p>Now to the offense. Even with Machado back in the lineup, the Padres struggled to find any rhythm. It just got even worse, as Rougned Odor hurt himself last game and should miss a few weeks. Odor had been the only source of offense outside of Juan Soto and Fernando Tatis Jr.</p><p>Nobody … yes, nobody is batting over .257 on the season for the Friars. That is horrendous. Xander Bogaerts leads the way and Soto is behind him at .255. They have the second-worst all-around offense in baseball and something needs to change if they want to figure it out. Facing a southpaw tonight, it doesn’t get any easier for them as they hit even worse facing lefties.</p><h2><b>Final Cubs-Padres Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>Take the Cubs to cover this spread and don’t think twice about it.</p><p><b>Final Cubs-Padres Prediction &amp; Pick: Cubs +1.5 (-152)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Cubs vs. Padres prediction, odds, pick, how to watch – 6/3/2023

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/cubs-vs-padres-prediction-odds-pick-how-to-watch-6-2-2023');   ga('set', 'title', 'Cubs vs. Padres prediction, odds, pick, how to watch – 6/2/2023');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Cubs-vs.-Padres-prediction-odds-pick-how-to-watch.jpg"></figure><h1>Cubs vs. Padres prediction, odds, pick, how to watch – 6/2/2023</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-06-02T14:17:53-07:00">June 2nd, 2:17pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-06-02T14:22:33-07:00">June 2nd, 2:22pm</time><address><a>Griffin Conant</a></address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Some National League action will be on tap for this Friday as the Chicago Cubs take on the San Diego Padres in Southern California. Join us for our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> where our Cubs-Padres prediction and pick will be made.</p><p>Most recently, it was the Chicago Cubs that failed to sweep the AL-leading Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday in a 4-3 defeat. Nevertheless, it was the first series win for the Cubs since taking two of three games against the New York Mets a couple of weeks back. Getting the start for the opening game of this series will be Jameson Taillon who is struggled mightily to an 0-3 start to go along with a 8.04 ERA.</p><p>On the other side of things, the Padres will send out the former longtime Cardinal in Michael Wacha will attempt to baffle the Cubs after he tossed seven innings and only allowed two runs on five hits in an extra-inning loss to the New York Yankees. Altogether, it has been a massive disappointment beginning of the season for a Padres squad with hefty expectations during the offseason. As it stands, San Diego stands 7.5 games out of the first-place lead behind the Dodgers and Diamondbacks.</p><p><b><i>Here are the Cubs-Padres <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB odds</a>, </i></b><b><i>courtesy of FanDuel.</i></b><b><i> </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Cubs-Padres Odds</b></h2><p>Chicago Cubs: +1.5 (-138)</p><p>San Diego Padres: -1.5 (+115)</p><p>Over: 8.5 (-115)</p><p>Under: 8.5 (-105)</p><h2><b>How To Watch Cubs vs. Padres</b></h2><p>TV: Bally Sports San Diego/Marquee Sports Network</p><p>Stream: MLB.TV</p><p>Time: 9:40 ET/6:40PT</p><p><i><b>*Watch MLB games LIVE with fuboTV <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">(click for a free trial)*</a></b></i></p><h2><b>Why The Cubs Could Cover The Spread</b></h2><p>In order for the Cubs to string together a solid outing en route to covering the spread on the road at Petco Park, Chicago will need to make it a priority to regain their familiarity with Michael Wacha from the opening pitch of Friday night’s duel. After spending seven seasons in St. Louis, Chicago became quite accustomed with Wacha and what he likes to do on the mound. While a decent handful of Cubbies that squared off with Wacha all those years ago are no longer on the roster, there is no question that Chicago will use all of those matchups with the now Padres twirler to their advantage.</p><p>Although the Cubs have scored only the 20th-most runs in all of baseball, they are a stingy bunch that often acts out as pests against opposing pitching. In fact, Chicago has the fifth-best on-base percentage at .333 and are also slashing an above-average .254 at the dish. Alas, the Cubs are led by the phenomenal third-baseman in Patrick Wisdom. After hitting a pair of home runs on May 28th against the Reds, Wisdom has gone 0-9 since and could be due for a breakout game. Without a doubt, Wisdom is the prototypical modern-day slugger that hits for a low average but knows how to wrack in the long balls and RBIs. Don’t be surprised if Wisdom goes yard once again en route to helping his Cubbies cover the spread in impressive fashion.</p><h2><b>Why The Padres Could Cover The Spread</b></h2><p>If there is anything that the Padres have mightily struggled with at this point of the season, it has to be their failure to capitalize with runners in scoring position more often than not. Believe it or not, but San Diego ranks a mind-blowing dead-last in RISP opportunities with a measly .200 batting average in these instances. When these two squads battled it out for the first this year back in April, this problem ended up being a thorn in the side of the Padres as they went a combined 3-24 with RISP. Without a doubt, San Diego must capitalize on the chances that the Cubs give them. Clearly, Chicago has been prone to making mistakes, so it will be all about whether or not San Diego makes them pay for such errors.</p><p>Not to mention, but the Padres’ offense is being handed a silver platter with Jameson Taillon on the mound. At first glance, Taillon has been downright awful this far in 2023, and despite the Padres’ sluggish numbers at the plate, they cannot afford to have an off-night with the bats against a scuffling hurler like Taillon.</p><p>Luckily, San Diego is also 3-0 whenever Michael Wacha starts as the 31-year-old righty posted a 0.84 ERA in his trio of starts during the month of May. With how inconsistent the Padres have been at the dish, then riding the right arm of Wacha may be the go-to move.</p><h2><b>Final Cubs-Padres Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>It is quite evident that both of these squads are in desperate need of a win, and it wouldn’t be a shock to see each side to fight tooth and nail to get this one into the win column. However, with how Taillon has been pitching this season, it’s probably smart to bet on the Padres to overwhelm the Cubs at home.</p><p><b>Final Cubs-Padres Prediction &amp; Pick: Padres -1.5 (+115)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Cubs vs. Padres prediction, odds, pick, how to watch – 6/2/2023

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The NL Central is not the toughest division, with two teams just barely .500. However, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/standings" rel="noopener">Chicago is at the bottom</a> of that division with a 24-31 record.</p><p>The Cubs have one of the best starting pitching options on the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/cubs-news-marcus-stroman-historic-start-cubs-2023" rel="noopener">trade market in Marcus Stroman</a>. Moving Stroman, who is having himself a fine 2023 season, could pay dividends for the Cubs.</p><p>Despite the benefits, Chicago <a href="https://theathletic.com/4571521/2023/06/01/mlb-trade-deadline-2023-starting-pitching/" rel="noopener">may elect to hold on</a> to their veteran starter. It all depends on the health of the other starters on their roster, according to The Athletic’s MLB insider Ken Rosenthal.</p><p>Chicago left-hander Justin Steele left his start on Wednesday due to forearm tightness. He had an MRI on Thursday, which <a href="https://twitter.com/BleacherNation/status/1664417839841779712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1664417839841779712%7Ctwgr%5E59b651025214656b17feea20f7147f9aec3c786b%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bleachernation.com%2Fcubs%2F2023%2F06%2F01%2Fjustin-steele-leaves-the-game-after-the-third-inning%2F" rel="noopener">brought some hope</a> that the injury is not as severe as potentially feared.</p><p>Rosenthal notes that if Chicago loses Steele for some time, the team could refrain from dealing the 32-year-old Stroman. Injuries all bring a “domino effect,” as Rosenthal put it. However, the MLB insider also noted the team could trade him regardless if he keeps up this current run of form.</p><p>“If Stroman remains among the league leaders in ERA, his value will soar, particularly in this pitching-starved environment,” Rosenthal wrote in The Windup, his weekly newsletter.</p><p>To this point, Stroman holds a record of 5-4 with a 2.59 ERA and 62 strikeouts. The Cubs veteran ranks sixth in the majors in ERA, and fourth in opponent batting average allowed with a .188 clip.</p><p>The Cubs look on track to miss the postseason for the third consecutive season. Only time will tell if Chicago believes the risk in trading Stroman outweighs the reward such a move would certainly bring.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

RUMOR: One potential roadblock for a Cubs-Marcus Stroman trade

2023 SEASON STATS
BA	HR	RBI	OPS	SB
.225	1	4	0.754	6

2023 SEASON STATS
BA	HR	RBI	OPS	SB
.225	1	4	0.754	6

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