Phillies vs. Cubs Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Wednesday, September 25, 2024

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The Philadelphia Phillies (93-65), led by Kyle Schwarber on a two-game home run streak, are -195 favorites on the moneyline to defeat the Chicago Cubs (81-77). First pitch is set for 6:05 p.m. ET Wednesday, live from Citizens Bank Park and airing on MARQ.

Cristopher Sanchez will get the ball for Philadelphia while Chicago will counter with Javier Assad.

Phillies vs. Cubs Odds

  • Phillies odds to win: -195
  • Cubs odds to win: +164
  • Spread: Phillies -1.5
  • Total: 8 runs
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    Game Time and Information

  • Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
  • Time: 6:05 p.m. ET
  • TV: MARQ
  • Who Will Win Phillies vs. Cubs?

    Phillies and Cubs Betting Trends

    The Phillies have been favored on the moneyline 127 total times this season. They’ve finished 80-47 in those games.

    Philadelphia has a record of 30-10 when it has played as moneyline favorites with odds of -195 or shorter (75% winning percentage).

    This season, the Cubs have won 37 out of the 76 games, or 48.7%, in which they’ve been the underdog.

    Chicago has a record of 1-3 in games where oddsmakers have it as underdogs of at least +164 on the moneyline.

    In the 158 games in which bookmakers have set an over/under for the Phillies, they have combined with opponents to go over the total 74 times (74-75-9).

    The Cubs and their opponents have gone over the total this season in 74 of their 158 opportunities.

    Phillies Stats & Insights

    The Phillies are the fourth-highest scoring team in baseball, averaging 4.8 runs per game (765 total).

    Philadelphia averages 1.2 home runs per game to rank seventh in baseball with 193 total home runs.

    The Phillies have the fourth-best batting average in the majors (.258).

    Philadelphia strikes out 8.5 times per game, the No. 14 mark in the majors.

    The Phillies pitching staff ranks eighth in MLB with a collective 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings.

    Philadelphia’s 3.81 team ERA ranks ninth across all MLB pitching staffs.

    Cubs Stats & Insights

    The Cubs have scored the 11th-most runs in the league this season with 726 (4.6 per game).

    Chicago ranks 19th in Major League Baseball with 168 home runs.

    The Cubs’ .243 batting average ranks 15th in the league this season.

    Chicago ranks 16th in strikeouts per game (8.5) among MLB offenses.

    The Cubs strike out 8.6 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, 16th in MLB.

    Chicago has pitched to a 3.81 ERA this season, which ranks ninth in baseball.

    Phillies Key Players to Watch

    The Phillies are sending Sanchez (11-9) out for his 31st start of the season. He is 11-9 with a 3.25 ERA and 149 strikeouts through 177 2/3 innings pitched.

    Bryce Harper is batting .287 with 30 home runs and 87 RBI for Philadelphia this season.

    Schwarber leads Philadelphia in home runs with 38 and runs batted in with 102.

    Alec Bohm has collected 154 base hits, an OBP of .337 and a slugging percentage of .456 this season.

    Nicholas Castellanos has collected 149 hits this season and has an OBP of .307. He’s slugging .419 on the year.

    Cubs Key Players to Watch

    The Cubs will hand the ball to Assad (7-5) for his 29th start of the season.

    Ian Happ paces the Cubs in home runs (25) and runs batted in (86).

    Nico Hoerner has 34 doubles, a triple, five home runs and 44 walks while hitting .272.

    Cody Bellinger is batting .267 with 23 doubles, three triples, 18 home runs and 44 walks.

    Isaac Paredes has 25 doubles, a triple, 19 home runs and 75 walks while batting .234.

    Phillies and Cubs Injuries

    Phillies: Rodolfo Castro: 60 Day IL (Thumb), Spencer Turnbull: 60 Day IL (Back), Luis Ortiz: 60 Day IL (Ankle)

    Cubs: Jordan Wicks: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Julian Merryweather: 15 Day IL (Knee), Jorge Lรƒยณpez: 15 Day IL (Groin), Brennen Davis: 60 Day IL (Ankle), Luke Little: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Yency Almonte: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Colten Brewer: 60 Day IL (Hand), Ben Brown: 60 Day IL (Neck), Nick Madrigal: 60 Day IL (Finger), Adbert Alzolay: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Michael Busch: day-to-day (Arm)

    Phillies vs. Cubs Prediction

  • Score Prediction: Phillies 5, Cubs 4
  • Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
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    Lakers vs. Hornets Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Wednesday, February 19, 2025

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    Angels Odds to Win 2025 World Series, Division, Make Playoffs

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    Dodgers Odds to Win 2025 World Series, Division, Make Playoffs

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    CF America vs. Club Leon Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – February 19

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    Currently, the Houston Astros (0-0) are ranked seventh in the majors (among the top half), with odds of +1600 to win the World Series. To win the AL West, the Astros' odds are +135.Astros MLB World Series Odds Odds MLB...

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