Cubs vs. Phillies Predictions & Picks
Saturday's contest features the Chicago Cubs (20-24) and the Philadelphia Phillies (20-24) clashing at Citizens Bank Park in what is expected to be a tight matchup, with a projected 6-4 victory for the Cubs according to our computer prediction. First pitch is at 4:05 PM ET on May 20.
This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Phillies will send Aaron Nola (3-3) to the mound, while Jameson Taillon (0-2) will take the ball for the Cubs.
Cubs vs. Phillies Game Info & Odds
- When: Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 4:05 PM ET
- Where: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch on TV: NBCS-PH
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Cubs vs. Phillies Score Prediction
Our prediction for this matchup is Cubs 6, Phillies 5.
Total Prediction for Cubs vs. Phillies
- Total Prediction: Over 9 runs
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Discover More About This Game
Cubs Performance Insights
- The Cubs have played as the underdog in eight of their past 10 games and have gone 3-5 in those contests.
- In its previous 10 games with a total, Chicago and its opponents have combined to exceed the over/under on nine occasions.
- Oddsmakers have yet to post a spread in any of the Cubs' past 10 games.
- The Cubs have been underdogs in 21 games this season and have come away with the win nine times (42.9%) in those contests.
- This season, Chicago has come away with a win three times in seven chances when named as an underdog of at least +135 or worse on the moneyline.
- The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Cubs have a 42.6% chance of walking away with the win.
- Chicago is the 10th-highest scoring team in the majors, averaging 4.9 runs per game (216 total).
- Cubs pitchers have a combined ERA of 3.98 ERA this year, which ranks 11th in MLB.
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