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On Friday, the Chicago Cubs (19-24) are visiting the Philadelphia Phillies (20-23), at 7:05 PM ET. The Cubs have dropped 46 in a row, and the Phillies have dropped nine straight. Ranger Suarez is the starter for the Phillies, and Marcus Stroman (2-4) for the Cubs.
Bookmakers have made the Phillies a decent moneyline favorite (-127) at home over the Cubs (+107). The over/under for the Phillies-Cubs game is set at 8.5.
Phillies vs. Cubs Odds
Run Line
Philadelphia Phillies (-1.5)
Moneyline
Phillies (-127)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -122, Under: +102)
When, Where, at What Time is Phillies vs. Cubs
- Game Day: Friday, May 19, 2023
- Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
- TV Channel: NSPPH
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Stadium: Citizens Bank Park
Phillies Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Cristian Pache | 10-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Darick Hall | 10-Day Injured List | Thumb |
| José Alvarado | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Noah Song | 15-Day Injured List | Back |
| Rafael Marchan | 60-Day Injured List | Hand |
| Rhys Hoskins | 60-Day Injured List | Knee |
Cubs Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | 10-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Brad Boxberger | 15-Day Injured List | Right Forearm |
| Kyle Hendricks | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Codi Heuer | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Adrian Sampson | 60-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Ethan Roberts | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Cody Bellinger | Day-to-day | Leg |
Last Time Out: Phillies and Cubs
The Phillies lost their last game against the Giants by a 7-4 score Friday. Bryson Stott went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively. Gregory Soto picked up the loss after throwing one inning, giving up three earned runs on five hits while striking out one.
The Cubs were handed a 7-6 loss to the Astros Friday. Seiya Suzuki (3-for-3 with two home runs and three RBI) led the way offensively, while Brandon Hughes got the loss on the mound after going 1/3 of an inning, giving up one earned run on two hits.
Betting Trends
Phillies Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Phillies have won 14 out of the 25 games, or 56%, in which they’ve been favored. Philadelphia has a record of 11-7, a 61.1% win rate, when favored by -127 or more by bookmakers this season. The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 55.9% chance of a victory for the Phillies. Philadelphia and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 16 of their 37 opportunities. In 37 games with a spread this season, the Phillies are 17-20-0 ATS.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | 43 | .272 (64) | .335 (81) | .418 (94) | 2.8% (93) | 15.9% (34) | 8% (109) |
| Nicholas Castellanos | 43 | .304 (17) | .350 (60) | .476 (52) | 2.8% (93) | 26.7% (131) | 6.7% (132) |
| Brandon Marsh | 41 | .281 (47) | .400 (10) | .512 (29) | 2.8% (93) | 29% (149) | 15.9% (11) |
| J.T. Realmuto | 37 | .304 (17) | .331 (92) | .507 (32) | 2% (130) | 23% (106) | 4.1% (160) |
| Bryson Stott | 41 | .280 (48) | .317 (117) | .377 (125) | 1.6% (143) | 16.1% (36) | 4.8% (158) |
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cubs have come away with seven wins in the 18 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. This year, Chicago has won six of 14 games when listed as at least +107 or worse on the moneyline. Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Cubs have a 48.3% chance of pulling out a win. Chicago and their opponents have hit the over in 19 of their 37 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. In 37 games with a line this season, the Cubs have a mark of 20-17-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | 37 | .271 (65) | .337 (79) | .493 (43) | 4.3% (45) | 19% (64) | 8.6% (94) |
| Ian Happ | 42 | .303 (19) | .422 (5) | .467 (58) | 2.1% (120) | 21.9% (97) | 17.6% (5) |
| Dansby Swanson | 42 | .269 (67) | .368 (37) | .401 (105) | 1.6% (143) | 22.8% (103) | 13.5% (23) |
| Patrick Wisdom | 38 | .238 (110) | .336 (80) | .577 (6) | 8.1% (3) | 36.2% (171) | 12.1% (41) |
| Seiya Suzuki | 30 | .286 (-) | .372 (-) | .491 (-) | 3.9% (-) | 22.5% (-) | 11.6% (-) |
Phillies vs. Cubs Picks and Predictions
Our best pick for Phillies vs. Cubs sees the Phillies (-127 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the over/under, we prefer the over on 8.5 runs.