Phillies vs Cubs Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Start Time

The Philadelphia Phillies (20-24) will host the Chicago Cubs (20-24), Saturday at 4:05 PM ET, with the Phillies on a 10-game losing skid. The Phillies will hand the ball to Aaron Nola (3-3), and the Cubs will turn to Jameson Taillon (0-2).

With the Cubs (+144) visiting, the Phillies (-170) are a solid favorite on the moneyline. The total in this contest is set at 9.

Phillies vs. Cubs Odds

Run Line

Philadelphia Phillies (-1.5)

Moneyline

Phillies (-170)

Total

9 Runs (Over: -110, Under: -111)

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When, Where, at What Time is Phillies vs. Cubs

Game Day: Saturday, May 20, 2023
Game Time: 4:05 PM ET
TV Channel: NSPPH
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Stadium: Citizens Bank Park

Phillies Injury Report

Name	Status	Injury
Darick Hall	10-Day Injured List	Thumb
Cristian Pache	10-Day Injured List	Knee
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
Cody Bellinger	10-Day Injured List	Leg
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
Nico Hoerner	Day-to-day	Hamstring

Last Time Out: Phillies and Cubs

The Cubs took down the Phillies 10-1 yesterday, with Marcus Stroman getting the win (6.0 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 4 K) and Nico Hoerner leading the way offensively (going 3-for-4 with two doubles and four RBI). Ranger Suarez (2.0 IP, 4 R, 5 H, 4 K) took the loss for the Phillies.

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Phillies Betting Records and Team Stats

This season, the Phillies have won 13 out of the 25 games, or 52%, in which they’ve been favored. Philadelphia has a record of 4-3 in games where bookmakers favor them by at least -170 on the moneyline. The Phillies have a 63% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. Philadelphia and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 17 of their 37 opportunities. In 37 games with a spread this season, the Phillies are 16-21-0 ATS.

Name	GP	AVG (Rank)	OBP (Rank)	SLG (Rank)	HR% (Rank)	K% (Rank)	BB% (Rank)
Alec Bohm	44	.265 (68)	.328 (95)	.407 (101)	2.8% (94)	16.1% (35)	7.8% (109)
Nicholas Castellanos	44	.300 (18)	.348 (59)	.471 (56)	2.7% (99)	26.1% (124)	7.1% (125)
Brandon Marsh	42	.274 (57)	.392 (14)	.500 (34)	2.7% (99)	28.4% (145)	15.5% (12)
J.T. Realmuto	38	.298 (22)	.329 (91)	.496 (37)	2% (130)	22.4% (99)	4.6% (157)
Bryson Stott	42	.279 (47)	.316 (115)	.374 (124)	1.6% (143)	15.8% (32)	4.7% (155)

Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats

The Cubs have been underdogs in 19 games this season and have come away with the win eight times (42.1%) in those contests. This season, Chicago has been victorious two times in five chances when named as an underdog of at least +144 or longer on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Cubs have a 41% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Chicago’s games have gone over the total in 20 of their 38 opportunities. The Cubs are 21-17-0 against the spread in their 38 games that had a posted line this season.

Name	GP	AVG (Rank)	OBP (Rank)	SLG (Rank)	HR% (Rank)	K% (Rank)	BB% (Rank)
Nico Hoerner	36	.310 (10)	.353 (53)	.411 (97)	1.2% (147)	10% (8)	5.3% (149)
Ian Happ	43	.301 (16)	.422 (5)	.462 (62)	2.1% (120)	22.9% (104)	17.2% (8)
Dansby Swanson	43	.263 (75)	.367 (38)	.392 (109)	1.5% (145)	22.1% (97)	14.1% (19)
Patrick Wisdom	39	.235 (116)	.331 (87)	.568 (7)	7.9% (4)	37.1% (169)	11.9% (44)
Seiya Suzuki	31	.293 (-)	.381 (-)	.500 (-)	3.7% (-)	23.1% (-)	11.9% (-)

Phillies vs. Cubs Picks and Predictions

We pick that the Cubs will pick up the victory in this contest, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (+144). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we predict the final scoring winding up over the total (9 runs).