Texas Rangers (8-4) vs. Chicago Cubs (9-5)
April 9, 2025 2:20 pm EDT
The Line: Chicago Cubs -155 / Texas Rangers 130; Over/Under: 0.0001
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In this article, we will formulate a Cubs vs Rangers prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, April 9, at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Texas Rangers Betting Preview
The Texas Rangers (8-4, 2-3 Away) won all three series to start the new season but will lose the current one to the Cubs, after losing the first two games. Texas beat the Red Sox and Reds and swept the Rays thus far. In the latest 10-6 defeat in Chicago, the Rangers had the same amount of hits as the Cubs (12) but committed three costly errors. Jonah Heim led the offense with two RBI, while Patrick Corbin pitched for 4.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing three runs on five hits with no strikeouts and two walks. Chris Martin took a loss.
This year, the Rangers average 3.00 runs per game (29th in the MLB) on a .184/.257/.323 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rangers’ staff has a 3.34 ERA (9th) and 1.10 WHIP (6th). Wyatt Langford leads the Rangers with a .244 batting average, four home runs, and six RBI this season.
Tyler Mahle will take the mound for the Rangers on Wednesday. The 30-year-old righty has a 1-0 record in two starts this year with a 1.35 ERA and 1.35 WHIP over 6.2 innings of work.
Chicago Cubs Betting Preview
The Chicago Cubs (9-5, 4-3 Home) lost the opening series of the season to the Dodgers, split with the Diamondbacks, and then swept the Athletics, beat the Mariners, and are hoping to sweep the Rangers after winning the first two games. After a 7-0 victory in Game 1, the Cubs won 10-6. Dansby Swanson led the pack with four RBI, while Seiya Suzuki, Kyle Tucker, Nico Hoerner, and Pete Crow-Armstrong contributed with two RBI apiece. Jameson Taillon pitched for 6.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing three runs on five hits with six strikeouts and one walk. Porter Hodge was credited with a win.
This season, the Cubs average 6.46 runs per game (3rd in the MLB) on a .251/.354/.425 slash line. Regarding pitching, the Cubs’ staff has a 4.23 ERA (15th) and 1.42 WHIP (25th). Kyle Tucker leads the Cubs with a .339 batting average, five home runs, and 16 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Cubs is Shota Imanaga, who has a 2-0 record in three starts this year with a 0.98 ERA and 0.71 WHIP in 18.1 innings.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Cubs’ last six games against AL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Four of the Rangers’ last five day games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last six games as underdogs.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the last six games between the Rangers and Cubs.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cubs rank 1st in the league for RBIs this season (91).
- The Cubs rank 1st in the league for steals this season (25).
- The Rangers rank T5th in the league for triples this season (2).
- The Rangers rank T5th in the league for steals this season (15).
Cubs vs Rangers Prediction
The teams have traded victories over the past few years, as each recorded five in the previous ten H2H encounters. The Cubs did win the last three, including two in this series. Shota Imanaga is experiencing a strong start to the season, and the Rangers are .216 BA against southpaws, so I think he will have a quality start against the second-worst offense in the MLB. Tyler Mahle has also been solid early in the year, and I don’t think the offenses will have a good game on Wednesday. I am backing the Under.
