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.

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The Chicago Cubs actually had a bit of momentum going into the series finale with the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday at Wrigley Field. They had toughed their way into winning the three previous games against their first place rivals,

Tucker hasn't had any more imaging since the fracture was discovered, and according to Counsell, "it's not been an issue." Tucker's performance has been a hot topic, especially after an impressive start to the season.

If you’re reading this on SI.com, click here to subscribe and receive SI:AM directly in your inbox each morning. For weeks now, Cubs fans have almost all been wondering the same thing: What’s up with Kyle Tucker?

Matt Shaw hits his 11th home run of the season as the Cubs defeat the Brewers 4-3.

Milwaukee Brewers (79-48, first in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (73-54, second in the NL Central) Chicago; Thursday, 1:20 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Quinn Priester (11-2, 3.48 ERA, 1.24 WHIP,