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The Chicago Cubs (69-86) meet the Philadelphia Phillies (83-71), who will be attempting to stop a four-game losing skid, Thursday at 2:20 PM ET, at Wrigley Field. The starting pitchers are Ranger Suarez (10-5) for the Phillies, and Javier Assad (1-2) for the Cubs.
Even though the Phillies are playing on the road at the Cubs, they are currently favored on the moneyline at -197, compared to the home team at +164. The game’s total is set at 8.
Phillies vs. Cubs Odds
Run Line
Philadelphia Phillies (-1.5)
Moneyline
Phillies (-197)
Total
8 Runs (Over: -107, Under: -113)
When, Where, at What Time is Phillies vs. Cubs
- Game Day: Thursday, September 29, 2022
- Game Time: 2:20 PM ET
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Stadium: Wrigley Field
Phillies Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Edmundo Sosa | 10 Day Injury List | Hamstring |
| Brad Hand | 15 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Corey Knebel | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
| Hans Crouse | 60 Day Injury List | Bicep |
| James McArthur | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Kent Emanuel | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Mark Appel | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Damon Jones | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Simon Muzziotti | 60 Day Injury List | Undisclosed |
Cubs Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Madrigal | 10 Day Injury List | Groin |
| Steven Brault | 15 Day Injury List | Shouder |
| Justin Steele | 15 Day Injury List | Back |
| Ethan Roberts | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Brad Wieck | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Jason Heyward | 60 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Kyle Hendricks | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Alec Mills | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
| Codi Heuer | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Rafael Ortega | 60 Day Injury List | Finger |
| Drew Smyly | Day-to-day | Shoulder |
Last Time Out: Phillies and Cubs
Yesterday, the Cubs claimed a 4-2 victory over the Phillies, with Hayden Wesneski (5.00 IP, 1 R, 6 H, 3 K) registering the win for the Cubs. Christopher Morel went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI to lead the offensive attack. Aaron Nola (6.00 IP, 4 R, 5 H, 8 K) picked up the loss for the Phillies.
Betting Trends
Phillies Betting Records and Team Stats
The Phillies have been favorites in 101 games this season and won 59 (58.4%) of those contests. Philadelphia has a record of 22-3 in games where oddsmakers favor them by at least -197 on the moneyline. The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 66.3% chance of a victory for the Phillies. Games involving Philadelphia have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 79 of 158 chances this season. The Phillies are 77-81-0 against the spread in their 158 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | 148 | .213 (127) | .314 (92) | .485 (19) | 6.6% (3) | 30.3% (131) | 12.3% (12) |
| Rhys Hoskins | 149 | .253 (73) | .340 (46) | .472 (24) | 4.5% (28) | 24.9% (112) | 10.8% (25) |
| J.T. Realmuto | 133 | .271 (42) | .339 (49) | .472 (24) | 3.9% (45) | 20.7% (78) | 7.6% (81) |
| Alec Bohm | 144 | .288 (22) | .324 (69) | .406 (88) | 2.0% (110) | 17.7% (51) | 5.0% (125) |
| Bryce Harper | 93 | .286 (-) | .364 (-) | .528 (-) | 4.5% (-) | 21.0% (-) | 10.9% (-) |
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cubs have been chosen as underdogs in 110 games this year and have walked away with the win 52 times (47.3%) in those games. This year, Chicago has won 10 of 26 games when listed as at least +164 or worse on the moneyline. The Cubs have an implied victory probability of 37.9% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup. Contests with Chicago have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 64 of 158 chances this season. The Cubs have posted a record of 80-78-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Happ | 151 | .270 (44) | .340 (46) | .445 (52) | 2.8% (81) | 23.6% (96) | 8.8% (64) |
| Nico Hoerner | 128 | .287 (23) | .333 (55) | .414 (79) | 1.8% (115) | 11.2% (6) | 5.3% (121) |
| Willson Contreras | 109 | .244 (-) | .348 (-) | .465 (-) | 4.5% (-) | 21.1% (-) | 9.0% (-) |
| Patrick Wisdom | 129 | .208 (129) | .300 (116) | .431 (67) | 4.9% (19) | 33.9% (134) | 10.2% (34) |
| Seiya Suzuki | 104 | .263 (-) | .336 (-) | .433 (-) | 3.1% (-) | 24.7% (-) | 9.1% (-) |
Phillies vs. Cubs Picks and Predictions
Our recommended pick for this matchup is the Phillies to win (-197 on the moneyline), while we predict the scoring will go over the total (8 runs).