The Chicago Cubs will play host to the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field. This NL showdown will begin at 2:20 p.m. ET and fans looking to watch it can tune in to NBC Sports Chicago.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Chicago Cubs Odds
The Phillies are 32-27 SU and are 27-31 against the spread (ATS). They’ve accumulated 5.8 units for moneyline bettors, despite having lost 9.1 units ATS. The Cubs, on the other hand, are 34-24 SU and 28-29 ATS. They’ve lost 3.4 units for moneyline bettors and 0.7 units ATS.
Cubs games have had an over/under record of 24-32-1 so far in 2018. Philadelphia has also been a decent under bet with a total record of 24-30-4.
The right-handed Nick Pivetta is getting the start for the visiting Phils. Pivetta is 4-4 with a 3.48 ERA and 70 strikeouts. He has yet to face the Cubs this year and only made one start against them in 2017 (1-0, 3.60 ERA and five strikeouts over five innings).
The Cubs are sending righty Tyler Chatwood (3-4, 4.02 ERA) to the mound. Chatwood has 47 punchouts and 49 walks to his name, as well as a 1.73 WHIP. Chatwood only made one start against the Phillies in 2017 (1-0, 0.00 ERA and eight strikeouts across seven innings).
As a unit, Chicago’s pitching staff has allowed 3.6 runs per game overall this year. Its starters have a 3.66 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a solid ERA of just 2.67, a WHIP of 1.21 and a K/9 of 9.2.
Chicago’s hitters have put up 5.2 runs per outing, including 5.3 per game over its last 10 games and 4.8 per game over their last five. The team has hit .279/.354/.395 over its last five matchups and is 4-1 SU during that stretch.
The Cubs’ batters have been led by Kris Bryant, who is slashing .293/.403/.514 with eight home runs, 28 RBIs and 34 runs scored.
In the visiting dugout, Philadelphia’s pitching staff allowed 3.7 runs per game and its starters own a 3.36 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 8.85 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 3.70, along with a K/9 of 9.28.
The Phillies offense has slashed .232/.316/.384 on its way to 4.2 runs scored per game this year, including 2.9 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 2.4 per game over the team’s last five outings (1-4 SU).
Odubel Herrera has led Philadelphia’s offense and is hitting .306/.368/.466 with seven home runs, 32 RBIs and 26 runs scored.
The Cubs are looking for another win following a 7-5 victory in the prior game of this series.
Philadelphia Phillies at Chicago Cubs Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Cubs, ATS Winner – Phillies, O/U – OVER
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Notes
Betting Notes
The over has cashed in three of Chicago’s last seven games.
The Phillies have hit seven home runs in their last 10 games, including four over their last five.
Philadelphia has recorded 16.7 runs + hits + errors per game over its last 10 outings and 14.4 over its last five.
The Cubs have won five of their last six games SU.
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