Tuesday’s contest at Wrigley Field has the Philadelphia Phillies (55-29) matching up with the Chicago Cubs (39-46) at 8:05 PM ET (on July 2). Our computer prediction projects a close 5-4 win for the Phillies, so expect a competitive matchup.

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Cubs vs. Phillies Matchup Info

• When: Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 8:05 PM ET
• Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
• How to Watch on TV: MARQ
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Cubs vs. Phillies Predictions

• Score Prediction: Phillies 5, Cubs 4

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Cubs vs. Phillies Betting Lines

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Cubs Betting Insights

• Chicago has been chosen as the favorite in 35 games this year, and has walked away with the win 18 times (51.4%) in those games.
• This year, the Cubs have won 14 of 20 games when listed as at least -130 or better on the moneyline.
• Chicago and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 35 of 85 opportunities.
• The Cubs went 3-5 across the eight games in which they were favored on the moneyline in their past 15 matchups.
• In its past 15 outings — all had a set run total — Chicago and its opponents combined to go over the total five times.

Phillies Betting Insights

• Philadelphia has won 46.2% of the games this season it was the moneyline underdog (6-7).
• The Phillies are 3-5 (winning only 37.5% of their games) when they have played as a moneyline underdog of +110 or longer.
• Philadelphia has played in 84 games with an over/under set, and it has combined with its opponents to go over the total 36 times (36-43-5).
• The Phillies have been underdogs twice in the past 15 games and lost both times.
• Philadelphia and its opponents have combined to hit the over six times in its past 15 games with a total.

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Cubs vs. Phillies Probable Pitchers

Cubs’ Starting Pitcher: Hayden Wesneski

• The 26-year-old has an ERA of 3.60 and 8.8 strikeouts per nine innings, with a batting average against of .212 in 21 games this season.
• Hayden Wesneski’s team lost his only start as a favorite this season.
• Wesneski’s team is winless in the four games he’s started this season.
• The teams have gone under the point total set by bookmakers in each of the four games Wesneski has started this season.

Phillies’ Starting Pitcher: Michael Mercado

• He has a 0.00 ERA and 9 strikeouts per nine innings while opponents are batting .000 against him over his one game this season.
• Michael Mercado did not pitch as a moneyline underdog a season ago.

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