Phillies vs. Cubs Prediction
Will the Phillies pull off another upset versus the Cubs tonight at 8:05PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Cubs are -215 money line favorites versus the Phillies, who have odds of +195 to pull off the upset. With Jeremy Hellickson set to face Jon Lester in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 8.5 runs.
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PHILLIES KEY TRENDS: The Phillies have won seven of their last 10 games overall but are just 20-41 in their last 61 games versus National League Central opponents. They’re also just 6-17 in their last 23 road games and are 19-39 in their last 58 games following a win.
CUBS KEY TRENDS: The Cubs are 4-1 in their last five games versus National League East opponents, with that one loss coming last night against the Phillies. They’re also 28-12 in their last 41 games following a loss and are 37-17 in their last 54 home games.
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OUR PREDICTION: The Phillies are 5-0 in Hellickson’s last five starts, are 4-1 in his last five outings versus National League Central opponents, and are 8-1 in his last nine starts coming off four days of rest. With the Cubs and Lester somewhat struggling at the moment, plus the fact that the Phillies have been profitable with Hellickson on the mound, Philadelphia is worth a flier as a huge underdog.
TUESDAY MLB PREDICTION: PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES +195
