Philadelphia Phillies at Chicago Cubs Odds, Picks & Prediction
Chicago Cubs will win 6-4 over Philadelphia Phillies. Cubs boast 7-3 L10 record, 6.2 PPG scoring, 4 allowed, and W5 streak at home. Phillies slump at 3-7 L10, 4 PPG, 5.5 allowed, L4. Despite Phillies -116 ML favorites, Cubs' form and H2H edge (3-2 last 5) seal the victory.
Quick Facts
- Matchup
- Philadelphia Phillies at Chicago Cubs
- Date
- Monday, April 20, 2026, 7:41 PM ET
- Spread
- Chicago Cubs +1.5
- Total
- O/U 8
- Moneyline
- Chicago Cubs -102 / Philadelphia Phillies -116
- Best Bet
- Cubs ML -102
- Prediction
- Cubs 6-4
Odds Comparison
| Sportsbook | away | home | line | market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -116 | -102 | +1.5 | Spread | |
| - | - | O/U 8 | Total | |
| -116 | -102 | - | Moneyline |
Matchup Preview
The Chicago Cubs welcome the Philadelphia Phillies to Wrigley Field on a hot streak. Cubs are 7-3 in their last 10, averaging 6.2 runs per game while allowing just 4. They're riding a W5 streak. Phillies counter with a dismal 3-7 L10, scoring 4 PPG and allowing 5.5, on an L4 skid.
Head-to-head, Cubs hold a 3-2 edge in last 5: Cubs 11-2, 10-4, Phillies 13-7, Phillies 7-2, Cubs 8-4. High-scoring affairs average over 12 runs.
By The Numbers
| Stat | Chicago Cubs (Home) | Philadelphia Phillies (Away) |
|---|---|---|
| Record (L10) | 7-3 | 3-7 |
| PPG | 6.2 | 4 |
| Opp PPG | 4 | 5.5 |
| Streak | W5 | L4 |
Key Injuries
No significant injuries reported for either team.
Defense vs Position Edges
- Chicago Cubs allows MLB #1 home runs (0.14/game to OFs)
- Philadelphia Phillies allows MLB #1 home runs (0/game to PRs), RBIs (0/game to PRs), strikeouts (0/game to PRs), total bases (0/game to PRs), walks (0/game to PRs)
- Chicago Cubs allows MLB #1 stolen bases (0/game to Ps), home runs (0/game to PRs), total bases (0/game to PRs)
- Philadelphia Phillies allows MLB #1 strikeouts (0.91/game to C_DHs)
Odds Analysis
Consensus odds: Spread Chicago Cubs +1.5, Total O/U 8, Moneyline Cubs -102 / Phillies -116. Phillies slight favorites despite poor form, value on Cubs at near even money.
Player Props to Watch
- Jacob Wilson Batting Strikeouts O/U 0.5 (Over -250)
- Tyler Soderstrom Batting Strikeouts O/U 0.5 (Over +155)
- Shea Langeliers Batting Strikeouts O/U 0.5 (Over +180)
- Randy Arozarena Batting Strikeouts O/U 0.5 (Over +210)
- Nick Kurtz Batting Strikeouts O/U 1.5 (Over -213)
- Luke Raley Batting Strikeouts O/U 1.5 (Over -222)
- Leonardo Rivas Batting Strikeouts O/U 0.5 (Over +190)
- Lawrence Butler Batting Strikeouts O/U 0.5 (Over +182)
Best Bets
- Chicago Cubs ML (-102): 7-3 L10, W5 vs Phillies 3-7 L10, L4. Form screams value.
- Over 8 (-110): Cubs 6.2+4=10.2 game avg, Phillies 4+5.5=9.5, H2H all high-scoring.
- Tyler Soderstrom Over 0.5 Strikeouts (+155): Favorable odds vs Phillies' strong K defense edges.
Prediction
Chicago Cubs 6, Philadelphia Phillies 4. Cubs' offense explodes at home, Phillies' slump continues.
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