Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning and Kyle Tucker went deep for the first time in more than a month as the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 to open a nine-game trip.

The Chicago Cubs (73-55) visit the Los Angeles Angels (61-66) for the opener of a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Angel Stadium in Anaheim is set for 9:38 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Cubs vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Preview the Aug. 22 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Angels with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

Tyler Anderson is the first left-handed starter the Cubs have faced since Aug. 6, when they went up against the Reds’ Andrew Abbott. The Cubs have had trouble with LH starters in general this year, but they hit Abbott pretty well and won that game.