Cubs vs. Phillies Prediction & Odds
The Cubs have owned the Phillies in previous meetings between the two teams, who will meet at 4:05 p.m. ET on Saturday.
Are the Cubs a good bet to pull off the upset again today at Citizens Bank Park?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
901 Chicago Cubs (+145) at 902 Philadelphia Phillies (-170); o/u 9
4:05 p.m. ET, Saturday, May 20, 2023
Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
Cubs vs. Phillies Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 76% 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
Christopher Morel hit a two-run homer and scored three times Friday in the Cubs’ 10-1 rout of the Phillies. Morel was dropped to eighth in the lineup with Nico Hoerner back tonight. It turned out fine, but maybe the guy batting .359/.390/.872 doesn’t belong in the bottom third of the order. Morel has six homers in nine games since being called up.
Philadelphia Phillies DFS SPIN
Trea Turner went 0-for-4 and committed an error that led to three Cubs runs in the Phillies’ loss Friday. It sure would help the Phillies a bunch if Turner started at all resembling the player he’s been the last four years. He’s batting .257/.302/.390 with a hideous 53/12 KBB ratio in 199 plate appearances, and it’s not bad luck; he’s swinging and missing way too much and hitting for less power when he does make contact. One imagines he’ll get it together eventually, but there haven’t been any positive signs of late.
Cubs vs. Phillies MLB Betting Trends
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings
Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Philadelphia
Over is 7-0 in Cubs last 7 road games
Over is 10-1 in Cubs last 11 overall
Under is 5-2-1 in Phillies last 8 overall
Cubs vs. Phillies MLB BETTING PREDICTION
The Cubs are a perfect 7-0 in their last seven games versus the Phillies, which includes a 4-0 mark at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies, meanwhile, are 0-5 in their last five games overall, are 0-4 in their last four games following a loss and are 0-5 in their last five games when facing a team with a losing record. Philadelphia also dropped six out of its last seven games after allowing five runs or more in its previous game.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: CHICAGO CUBS +145