Rangers vs Cubs Picks and Prediction – 4/8/2025

The Texas Rangers will be heading back to Wrigley Field on Tuesday, where they will face the Chicago Cubs. Get the rest of our free MLB picks here! The Rangers come into Monday night’s game with an 8-2 record which places them second in the AL West. The Rangers are riding a five game win streak, as they are coming off a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. Patrick Corbin will be heading to the mound for Texas in this game, making it his first appearance of the season. Texas is averaging just 3.4 runs per game, while giving up 3.3 defensively.

The Chicago Cubs come into the series as the number one team in the NL Central, sitting with a 7-5 record. The Cubs five game win streak would come to an end on Sunday, when they suffered an 8-7 lost against the San Diego Padres. Jameson Taillon will be the Cubs starting pitcher in this game, he’s posted 6.97 ERA through 10 innings of play this year. Chicago has been on fire at the plate this season, ranking third in the MLB at 6.4 runs per game.

Chicago is hoping to bounce back after a loss from San Diego, Texas looks to extend their wind streak. expect a very close game in this one, however the Cubs come out on top. Final score prediction, Chicago wins, but play on the over 5-4.