Chicago Cubs vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Picks & Predictions
The Chicago Cubs are scheduled to face the Philadelphia Phillies in the second game of a three-game series on Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. ET. Justin Steele is set to start as
Game outlook
The Chicago Cubs are scheduled to face the Philadelphia Phillies in the second game of a three-game series on Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. ET. Justin Steele is set to start as pitcher for the Cubs with an ERA of 3.17, while Tanner Banks with an ERA of 3.91 will start for the Phillies. Despite Chicago being the betting favorite with an opening line of -126, there has been no movement in the betting line as of now. Please note that this information is provided prior to the conclusion of Monday's game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cubs -126 | Phillies +114
Spread: Cubs -1.5 (+135) | Phillies +1.5 (-154)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 56%.
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are entering their series with the Philadelphia Phillies with a record of 88-74, having recently won three out of four games against the Washington Nationals. The team has a batting line of .243/.317/.396, ranking 16th, 10th, and 15th in the majors respectively. When playing on the road, the Cubs have a slightly improved line of .255/.331/.415. Left-hander Justin Steele will be starting for the team on Tuesday, with a 5-5 record and a 3.03 ERA. In his last start, he pitched 2.2 innings without allowing any runs against the Pirates. Against the Phillies, Steele has a career record of 88-74 with a 0.82 ERA. On the road this season, Steele has a record of 2-2 with a 2.77 ERA. The Cubs have a team ERA of 3.79, ranking ninth in the league. In terms of power rankings, the Cubs are ranked 12th, with an offense ranked 13th and defense ranked 12th. The team's average for scoring and allowing points per game are 4.58 and 4.15 respectively. Overall, the Cubs are currently 80-77 for the season.