Phillies vs. Cubs Prediction
Will the Phillies complete their sweep of the Cubs on Thursday night when the two teams wrap up their series from Wrigley Field at 8:05 p.m. ET? Or is there a better play on the board?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
905 Philadelphia Phillies (-115) at 906 Chicago Cubs (-105); o/u 9
8:05 p.m. ET, Thursday, June 29, 2023
Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
Phillies vs. Cubs Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 51% 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.
Philadelphia Phillies DFS SPIN
Nick Castellanos went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBI on Wednesday to lead the Phillies to an 8-5 win over the Cubs. Castellanos had a big day at the plate to help propel the Phillies over the Cubs, starting with a three-run homer off Drew Smyly in the second inning. He drove in another run with a double in the fourth. The 31-year-old outfielder is hitting .314/.359/.498 with ten homers and 49 RBI across 329 plate appearances.
Chicago Cubs DFS SPIN
Dansby Swanson went 1-for-3 with a solo homer on Wednesday against the Phillies. Swanson drew a walk in the second inning, but was left stranded on the bases. He touched them all in the fourth, taking Aaron Nola deep for a solo blast. His power seems to be coming around, with three homers in the last two weeks. The 29-year-old shortstop is hitting .268/.357/.417 with nine homers, 35 RBI, and four steals across 336 plate appearances.
Phillies vs. Cubs MLB Betting Trends
Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Chicago
Under is 9-2-1 in Phillies last 12 overall
Under is 9-2-1 in Phillies last 12 overall
Phillies vs. Cubs MLB BETTING PREDICTION
The Phillies are 4-0 in their last four games versus the Cubs, are 17-5 in their last 22 games overall and are 7-2 in their last nine games following a win. They’re also 10-1 in their last 11 road games, are 6-0 in their last six road games versus a right-handed starter and are 7-0 in their last seven road games versus a team with a losing record.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES -115