Cubs vs. Phillies Prediction & Odds
Will the struggling Cubs get back on track with a win on Friday night against the Phillies at 7:05 p.m. ET from Citizens Bank Park? Or is there a better option when it comes to this matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
953 Chicago Cubs (+110) at 954 Philadelphia Phillies (-130); o/u 8.5
7:05 p.m. ET, Friday, May 19, 2023
Great American Ballpark, Cincinnati, OH
Cubs vs. Phillies Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 62% of bets are on the Phillies’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Chicago Cubs DFS SPIN
Seiya Suzuki went 3-for-3 with two homers and three RBI on Wednesday in the Cubs’ loss to the Astros. Suzuki reached base safely in five of his plate appearances, and homered for the second straight contest, taking righty JP France deep twice for his second career multi-homer performance. It was the first time he’s accomplished the feat since April 12, 2022. He also became the first Japanese-born player in major league history to homer in three consecutive plate appearances, including his homer from his final at-bat during Tuesday’s game.
Philadelphia Phillies DFS SPIN
Matt Strahm pitched 2 1/3 scoreless innings and struck out four in relief against the Giants on Wednesday. The Phillies have a rotation opening again after optioning Bailey Falter, but it looks like they intend to leave Strahm in relief, even though he did a great job in his first look as a starter. He’s pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings since being sent to the pen.
Cubs vs. Phillies MLB Betting Trends
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Philadelphia
Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings
Over is 6-0 in Cubs last 6 road games
Over is 8-0 in Cubs last 8 overall
Under is 5-1-1 in Phillies last 7 overall
Cubs vs. Phillies MLB BETTING PREDICTION
The Cubs are a perfect 6-0 in the last six meetings between these two teams, are 4-0 in their last four games following an off day and are 17-4 in their last 21 games played on Friday. On the other side, the Phillies are winless in their last four games, are 1-8 in their last nine games coming off a loss and are 1-5 in their last six games after allowing five runs or more in their previous game.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: CHICAGO CUBS +110