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Philadelphia Phillies at Chicago Cubs Odds, Picks & Prediction

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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

Sportsbookawayhomelinemarket
-116-102+1.5Spread
--O/U 8Total
-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

StatChicago Cubs (Home)Philadelphia Phillies (Away)
Record (L10)7-33-7
PPG6.24
Opp PPG45.5
StreakW5L4

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.

Updated Monday, April 20, 2026. All odds and stats powered by SportsClaw — real-time data from 40+ sportsbooks. Get picks on Telegram →

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