{"id":74992,"date":"2023-04-09T03:43:20","date_gmt":"2023-04-09T03:43:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/articles.runyourpool.com\/2023\/04\/09\/chicago-cubs-vs-texas-rangers-mlb-betting-preview-april-9\/"},"modified":"2023-04-09T03:43:20","modified_gmt":"2023-04-09T03:43:20","slug":"chicago-cubs-vs-texas-rangers-mlb-betting-preview-april-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.runyourpool.com\/articles\/2023\/04\/09\/chicago-cubs-vs-texas-rangers-mlb-betting-preview-april-9\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Cubs vs. Texas Rangers MLB Betting Preview | April 9"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Chicago Cubs (4-3) host the Texas Rangers (4-4) on Sunday at Wrigley Field, beginning at 2:20 PM ET. The Cubs are favored on the moneyline (-114), while the Rangers are -105 underdogs. The Rangers are the spread favorite (1.5) with +155 odds, despite being the moneyline underdog. Chicago’s Jameson Taillon and Texas’ Jon Gray will take the mound first.<\/p>\n

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Game Info, Betting Lines for Cubs vs. Rangers<\/h2>\n
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  • Game Day:<\/strong> Sunday, April 9, 2023<\/li>\n
  • Game Time:<\/strong> 2:20 PM ET<\/li>\n
  • Location:<\/strong> Chicago, Illinois<\/li>\n
  • Stadium:<\/strong> Wrigley Field<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Cubs vs Rangers Betting Information<\/caption>\n
    Favorite<\/th>\nFavorite Moneyline<\/th>\nTotal<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Cubs<\/td>\n-114<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

    How Do I Watch the Cubs vs. the Rangers?<\/h2>\n
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    • TV Channel:<\/strong> MARQ<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Cubs Stats & Trends<\/h2>\n

      Cubs Batting<\/h3>\n
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      • The Cubs average 0.9 home runs per game to rank 25th in MLB play with six total home runs.<\/li>\n
      • Chicago’s .281 batting average is fifth-best in the majors.<\/li>\n
      • The Cubs’ .343 on-base percentage is eighth-best in baseball.<\/li>\n
      • Chicago’s hitters strike out eight times per game, the fourth-fewest strikeouts in the majors.<\/li>\n
      • The Cubs average one home run per home game this season (five total at home).<\/li>\n
      • Chicago has a .369 slugging percentage and is averaging 1.8 extra-base hits per game at home.<\/li>\n
      • The club is batting .250 with 40 hits (eight per game) at home this season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Cubs Key Batters<\/h3>\n
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        • Dansby Swanson leads Chicago with a slugging percentage of .500, fueled by two extra-base hits.<\/li>\n
        • Among the qualified hitters in MLB, Swanson’s batting average ranks fourth, his on-base percentage ranks 10th, and he is 61st in slugging.<\/li>\n
        • Patrick Wisdom leads Chicago with eight hits. He is batting .348 this season and has five extra-base hits.<\/li>\n
        • Among qualified hitters, Wisdom’s batting average ranks him 34th, his on-base percentage 44th, and his slugging percentage sixth.<\/li>\n
        • Ian Happ leads Chicago with an OBP of .531 this season while batting .375 with eight walks and six runs scored.<\/li>\n
        • Happ enters this matchup with four games in a row with at least one hit. During his last five outings he is batting .333 with three doubles, six walks and five RBI.<\/li>\n
        • Nico Hoerner has been key for Chicago with 11 hits, an OBP of .333 plus a slugging percentage of .394.<\/li>\n
        • Hoerner heads into this game on a five-game hitting streak. In his last five games he is batting .400 with two doubles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Rangers Stats & Trends<\/h2>\n

          Rangers Batting<\/h3>\n
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          • The Rangers have hit nine homers this season, which ranks 16th in the league.<\/li>\n
          • Texas’ .239 batting average ranks 21st in the majors this season.<\/li>\n
          • The Rangers have an on-base percentage of .308 this season, which ranks 23rd in the league.<\/li>\n
          • Texas ranks 12th with an average of 8.4 strikeouts per game.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Rangers Key Batters<\/h3>\n
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            • Nate Lowe has a .424 slugging percentage, which leads the Rangers.<\/li>\n
            • Including all the qualified hitters in the big leagues, Lowe is 88th in batting average, 126th in on-base percentage and 101st in slugging percentage.<\/li>\n
            • Lowe heads into this matchup on a four-game hitting streak. During his last five outings he is batting .250 with a double, a home run, a walk and four RBI.<\/li>\n
            • Adolis Garcia has a double, a home run and three walks while batting .267.<\/li>\n
            • Garcia is currently 95th in batting average, 108th in on-base percentage and 113th in slugging percentage among all qualified hitters.<\/li>\n
            • Josh Jung paces the Rangers with eight hits.<\/li>\n
            • Mitch Garver is batting .263 with two home runs and three walks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Cubs vs. Rangers Probable Pitchers<\/h2>\n
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              Jameson Taillon (CHC)<\/th>\nPitcher<\/th>\nJon Gray (TEX)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
              0 – 1<\/td>\nW\/L<\/th>\n0 – 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              4<\/td>\nIP<\/th>\n6.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              6.75<\/td>\nERA<\/th>\n2.84<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              2.000<\/td>\nWHIP<\/th>\n0.947<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              4.5<\/td>\nK\/9<\/th>\n9.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              2.3<\/td>\nBB\/9<\/th>\n2.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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              Cubs vs. Rangers Injury Updates<\/h2>\n<\/h2>\n
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              • Cubs: Seiya Suzuki: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Kyle Hendricks: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Brandon Hughes: 15 Day IL (Knee), Ethan Roberts: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Codi Heuer: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Patrick Wisdom: day-to-day (Wrist)<\/li>\n
              • Rangers: Leody Taveras: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Spencer Howard: 15 Day IL (Lat), Josh Sborz: 15 Day IL (Ankle), Brett Martin: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Jake Odorizzi: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Glenn Otto: 60 Day IL (Lat)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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