Tuesday’s game between the Philadelphia Phillies (93-64) and the Chicago Cubs (80-77) at Citizens Bank Park should be a competitive matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 5-4, with the Phillies coming out on top. First pitch is at 6:40 p.m. ET on Sept. 24.

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Cubs vs. Phillies Matchup Info

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Cubs vs. Phillies Predictions

  • Score Prediction: Phillies 5, Cubs 4
  • Total Prediction: Over 8 runs

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Cubs vs. Phillies Betting Lines

Cubs vs Phillies Betting Information
Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Cubs -130 +110 8 -112 -108

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Cubs Betting Insights

  • Chicago has won 42, or 54.5%, of the 77 contests it has been named as the odds-on favorite in this year.
  • This year, the Cubs have won 33 of 52 games when listed as at least -130 or better on the moneyline.
  • Contests involving Chicago have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 73 of 157 chances this season.
  • The Cubs had a 5-5 record across the 10 games they were a moneyline favorite in their past 15 matchups.
  • Over its past 15 outings, Chicago and its opponents combined to hit the over on the run total nine times (all 15 games had set totals).

Phillies Betting Insights

  • Philadelphia has won 14 of the 33 games it was the moneyline underdog this season (42.4%).
  • When they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +110 or longer, the Phillies have a 6-9 record (winning 40% of their games).
  • Philadelphia has played in 157 games with a set over/under, and it has combined with opponents to go over the total 74 times (74-76-7).
  • The Phillies have played as underdogs in three of their past 15 games and lost each of those contests.
  • When it comes to hitting the over, Philadelphia and its opponents are 8-6-1 in its past 15 games with a total.

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Cubs vs. Phillies Probable Pitchers

Cubs’ Starting Pitcher: Justin Steele

  • The 29-year-old has an ERA of 3.03 and 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings, with a batting average against of .218 in 23 games this season.
  • Justin Steele’s team has won 53.3% of his starts when they are favored on the moneyline (8-7).
  • Steele’s team has won 10 of his 23 starts.
  • In Steele’s 23 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over nine times.

Phillies’ Starting Pitcher: Tanner Banks

  • In 60 games this season, he has a 3.78 ERA and 9.8 strikeouts per nine innings while opponents are batting .245 against him.
  • The Phillies were named the moneyline underdog for one Tanner Banks start this season — they lost.
  • His team has lost the only matchup he’s appeared in this season.
  • Banks’ lone start with a total this season went under.

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Cubs’ 2024 Performance

Split Record
Overall 80-77
Home 42-36
Road 38-41
One-Run Games 22-28
Scoring 5+ Runs 60-11

Phillies’ 2024 Performance

Split Record
Overall 93-64
Home 53-26
Road 40-38
One-Run Games 23-20
Scoring 5+ Runs 65-12

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