Chicago Cubs vs Texas Rangers 3/7/23 – On Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs will continue their spring training schedule with a trip to the Texas Rangers. Through 10 games of this preseason, Chicago is 6-4; they play host to the Seattle Mariners on Monday before traveling to Arlington on Tuesday. In their most recent outing against the Colorado Rockies (6-5), Chicago earned its sixth victory and has won five straight. The baseball betting lines are updated online as these teams play in this awesome game.
Chicago Cubs vs Texas Rangers
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 3:05 PM ET
Location: Surprise Stadium
Chicago Cubs vs Texas Rangers Betting Odds
Cubs
Moneyline: +112
Spread: TBD
Total: TBD
Rangers
Moneyline: -132
Spread: TBD
Total: TBD
Chicago Cubs vs Texas Rangers Analysis
David Bote is leading Chicago with a 0.615 average, leading all regulars with eight hits. Trey Mancini is among four players for Chicago Cubs to hit a home run and Ian Happ leads with five RBIs. As a team, Chicago boasts 14 doubles, two triples and only four home runs this spring. Additionally, their batting average stands at 0.251 with a 0.343 slugging percentage; their team ERA stands at 4.03 while their WHIP stands at 1.45.
Through 11 games of their spring training schedule, the Texas Rangers are 6-5. On Monday they travel to the Colorado Rockies before hosting the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. After defeating Los Angeles Angels 7-5 last outing, Texas has won three straight and is averaging 7.5 runs per game over these past four contests.
Marcus Semien leads the Texas lineup at 0.313, while Justin Foscue leads with two home runs and Robbie Grossman has seven RBIs. Texas has hit 21 doubles, two triples, and 14 home runs this year for a team batting average of 0.308 with a slugging percentage of 0.489. They also boast an ERA of 5.15 and WHIP of 1.42 respectively.
Chicago Cubs vs Texas Rangers Against the Spread
The Cubs are 3-2 in their last 5 games. The Cubs are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread. Cubs are 42-39 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 2 of the Cubs’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 30 of the Cubs’ 81 last games at home.
Rangers are 2-3 in their last 5 games. Texas Rangers are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread.
Rangers are 47-34 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Rangers’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 41 of Rangers’ 81 last games at home.
Chicago Cubs vs Texas Rangers Free Pick
Chicago has performed admirably through the first 10 games of their preseason schedule, winning six games with a strong batting average of 0.251 even though they lack power. Texas has produced at the plate but their pitchers have struggled – their team ERA of 5.15 compares to Chicago’s 4.03 mark. The baseball preseason picks are in favor of the Chicago Cubs to win this game. Take the Chicago Cubs on the moneyline.
Free Pick: Chicago Cubs +112
