Phillies vs. Cubs Predictions
Which team will win today’s rubber match between the Cubs and Phillies when the two teams meet at 1:05PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Cubs are -177 money line favorites versus the Phillies, who have odds of +157 to pull off the upset today at home. With John Lackey set to face Vince Velasquez in the pitching matchup, the over/under is 7.5 runs.
Bet Tonight’s Cubs vs. Phillies Game
CHICAGO: The Cubs have played very well coming off a loss, winning 13 of their last 17 games following defeat. They’re also 8-1 in their last nine games versus National League East opponents and have won 29 of 41 road games entering tonight’s contest.
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PHILADELPHIA: The Phillies have struggled of late, losing nine of 12 overall and going 3-7 in their last 10 games versus a right-handed starter. They’re also just 18-37 in their last 55 games versus National League Central opponents and are 0-5 in their last five games coming off a win.
OUR PREDICTION: Take the Cubs on the runline. They’re 4-1 in their last five games versus the Phillies and 21-10 in their last 31 road games versus a right-handed starter. They’re also 41-17 in their last 58 games versus a team with a losing record while the Phillies are just 1-5 in their last six games versus a team with a winning percentage above .600.
WEDNESDAY MLB PREDICTIONS: CHICAGO CUBS -1.5 (-115)
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