The Chicago Cubs head to Los Angeles to face the Angels today, August 22nd. Chicago sits 73-55 and leads the wildcard race by 5.5 games, while LA is trying to salvage something from a disappointing 61-66 season. First pitch is 9:38 p.m. ET.
Quick Facts
Cubs are favored at -152, Angels at +127
Over/under: 9.5 runs
Friday, August 22, 2025 at 9:38 p.m. ET
TV: FDSW, MARQ | Stream: Fubo
What to Expect
Chicago comes in hot after their series with Milwaukee. The Cubs have been one of baseball’s better offensive teams this year – they’ve launched 173 home runs (7th in MLB) and rank 5th in slugging percentage. They’re in a good spot to make the playoffs and want to keep rolling on this road trip.
The Angels are having another tough year, but they can still be dangerous at home. They’ve actually hit more home runs than the Cubs with 179 (4th in MLB), so they have the power to hang around in games. When they’re underdogs, they win about 47% of the time, which isn’t terrible.
Pitching Matchup
Tyler Anderson (2-8, 4.77 ERA) gets the start for Los Angeles. It’s been a rough season for the veteran lefty, but he can still give his team a chance on a good night.
Chicago hasn’t officially named their starter yet, though Ben Brown seems like the likely choice. Either way, the Cubs’ lineup will be looking to get to Anderson early.
Betting line
The betting line makes sense – Chicago at -152 gives them about a 60% chance to win. The 9.5 run total reflects both teams’ ability to put up runs, especially with all that home run power.
How to Watch
Catch the game on FDSW or MARQ at 9:38 p.m. ET, or stream it on Fubo. Cubs fans can listen on 670 The Score or WRTO 1200. Angels radio is on KLAA 830 or KWKW 1330.
Let´s go Cubs!
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