Chicago Cubs (37-39) vs Philadelphia Phillies (40-37)
2023-06-28 20:05:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Chicago Cubs +100 / Philadelphia Phillies -120 --- Over/Under:
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The Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago Cubs meet in MLB action from Wrigley Field on Wednesday. Let’s dive into the odds, starting pitching matchup, history and make a prediction for this game.
Odds
Philadelphia is a -120 road favorite while the Cubs are +100 home underdogs.
Starting Pitching Matchup
Aaron Nola will start for the Phillies here and is 6-5 with a 4.38 ERA and 98 strikeouts this season. Drew Smyly will start for the Cubs and is 7-4 with a 3.38 ERA and 69 strikeouts this season.
Matchup History
Philadelphia’s 5-1 win over the Cubs on Tuesday made it three straight wins for the Cubs in this head-to-head matchup.
Trends
Philadelphia is 16-5 in their last 21 games overall and 9-1 in their last 10 games against a team with a left-handed starter while the under is 5-0-1 in their last 6 road games. Chicago is 9-3 in their last 12 games overall and 5-2 in their last 7 home games while the under is 5-1 in their last 6 games following a loss.
Pick
I’m backing the Cubs here. I haven’t been in love with the Cubs and the Phillies are hot, but Aaron Nola’s really struggled on the road, and while he had a nice start last time out, that start did come at home for the Phillies’ righty. The Cubs have been solid behind Drew Smyly when he starts and I think he pushes the Cubs to a win here.
