Cubs vs. Phillies Prediction
After taking Game 1 of the series on Monday night, will the Cubs beat the Phillies again tonight at 7:05PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Cubs are -240 money line favorites versus the Phillies, who have odds of +200 to pull off the upset tonight at home. With Kyle Hendricks set to face Jerad Eickhoff in the pitching matchup, the over/under sits at 8 runs.
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CHICAGO: The Cubs have been a fantastic play for bettors against the National League East. After holding on to a 6-4 win last night (they were up 6-0 heading into the ninth), the Cubs are now a perfect 8-0 in their last eight games versus NL East opponents. They’re also 65-23 in their last 88 games following a win and 21-7 in their last 28 road games versus a team with a losing record.
PHILADELPHIA: The Phillies, meanwhile, continue to struggle. They’re 2-6 in their last eight home games, 2-9 in their last 11 games overall, and 2-6 in their last eight games following a loss. They’re also 1-5 in Eickhoff’s last six starts and are 0-4 in his last four outings coming off four days of rest.
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OUR PREDICTION: The Cubs have been a solid bet with Hendricks on the hill, winning nine of his last 13 starts versus a team with a losing record. With their win last night over the Phillies, the Cubs are also 4-0 in their last four games against Philadelphia and are now 43-21 in their last 64 road games. Take Chicago on the runline.
TUESDAY MLB PREDICTION: CHICAGO CUBS -1.5 (-135)
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