The Cubs wrap up their series against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon at Angel Stadium, and things are looking good for Chicago. With the North Siders sitting pretty in the standings while the Angels continue to struggle, this 4:07 p.m. ET finale gives the Cubs a chance to head home feeling great about their West Coast swing.
Game Info
When: Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 4:07 p.m. ET
Where: Angel Stadium, Anaheim
TV: FDSW, MARQ
Pitching Matchup
Jameson Taillon gets the ball for Chicago, and Cubs fans should feel confident about this one. He’s been solid all year at 8-6 with a 4.26 ERA, giving the team quality starts on a regular basis.
The Angels counter with Kyle Hendricks – yeah, that Kyle Hendricks. The former Cubs ace is now wearing Angels red and hasn’t been great, sitting at 6-8 with a 4.93 ERA. It’ll be weird seeing The Professor on the other side, but Cubs hitters know his stuff well.
Why the Cubs Should Win
Chicago comes into this one as -150 favorites, and for good reason. The Cubs offense has been clicking, averaging 5 runs per game (5th in MLB) and launching 178 home runs (7th). That .249 team average isn’t spectacular, but they’re getting production when it counts.
More importantly, Cubs pitching has been a strength with a 3.77 ERA that ranks 9th in baseball. Compare that to the Angels’ staff ERA of 4.72 (26th), and you can see where Chicago has the advantage.
The Angels do have some pop – 182 home runs ranks 4th in MLB – but they’re hitting just .231 as a team and strike out way too much.
Betting Trends Look Good
When the Cubs are favored like this, they win about 64% of the time. The Angels? They’re winning just 46% as underdogs. The total sits at 9.5, which seems about right for these two teams.
Injury Concerns
Both teams are dealing with some key injuries. The Cubs are missing Justin Steele and Eli Morgan from the pitching staff, while the Angels are without Anthony Rendón and Jorge Soler. Nothing that should dramatically change the game, but worth noting.
The Bottom Line
This should be the Cubs’ game. Taillon has been reliable, the offense is producing, and the Angels just haven’t been consistent enough to trust. A 5-4 Cubs win seems reasonable, probably staying under that 9.5 total.
Cubs fans should feel good about heading into this one – everything lines up for Chicago to finish the weekend on a high note.
Let´s go Cubs!
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