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Chicago Cubs at Texas Rangers Predictions & Picks
Chicago Cubs at Texas Rangers Predictions & Picks
Chicago are tipped to open this road series with a victory.
The Cubs have been on a tear over the past couple of weeks – firing offensively and showing their nerve to win a series a close matchups.
- Chicago Cubs are on a 9-game win streak
- Texas Rangers are 3-7 in their previous 10 games
- 11 of Chicago’s last 14 games have produced at least 9 runs
Head To Head
- Chicago Cubs lead the all-time series 14-13
- Texas Rangers won 6-2 when the two teams last met in April 2025
Chicago Cubs Form
Chicago enter this matchup as one of the hottest teams in Major League Baseball, having now won nine straight games.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-27 | at San Diego Padres | L | 7-9 |
| Apr-28 | at San Diego Padres | W | 8-3 |
| Apr-29 | at San Diego Padres | W | 5-4 |
| May-01 | vs Arizona Diamondbacks | W | 6-5 |
| May-02 | vs Arizona Diamondbacks | W | 2-0 |
| May-03 | vs Arizona Diamondbacks | W | 8-4 |
| May-04 | vs Cincinnati Reds | W | 5-4 W/O |
| May-05 | vs Cincinnati Reds | W | 3-2 W/O |
| May-06 | vs Cincinnati Reds | W- | 7-6 W/O |
| May-07 | vs Cincinnati Reds | W | 8-3 |
Texas Rangers Form
Texas come into this game in underwhelming form, having just lost for the seventh time in their last 10 outings.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-26 | vs The Athletics | L | 1-2 |
| Apr-27 | vs New York Yankees | L | 2-4 |
| Apr-28 | vs New York Yankees | L | 2-3 |
| Apr-29 | vs New York Yankees | W | 3-0 |
| May-01 | at Detroit Tigers | W | 5-4 |
| May-02 | at Detroit Tigers | L | 1-5 |
| May-03 | at Detroit Tigers | L | 1-7 |
| May-05 | at New York Yankees | L | 4-7 |
| May-06 | at New York Yankees | W | 6-1 |
| May-07 | at New York Yankees | L | 2-9 |
Starting Pitchers
| Player | Team | Record | ERA | Strikeouts | Innings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Brown | Chicago Cubs | 1-1 | 2.10 | 24 | 25.2 |
| Kumar Rocker | Texas Rangers | 1-3 | 4.71 | 24 | 28.2 |
Verdict
Chicago head to Texas in fantastic form after sweeping Arizona and Cincinnati at home.
The Cubs bats are firing and can get after Kumar Rocker to ensure the visitors make it 10-in-a-row.
The Cubs bats are firing and can get after Kumar Rocker to ensure the visitors make it 10-in-a-row.
Chicago Win
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