Philadelphia Phillies Host Chicago Cubs in MLB Baseball Betting Action

Chicago Cubs

vs

Philadelphia Phillies
Saturday, June 14, 2014 3:05 PM ET
Citizens Bank Park

Citizens Bank Park hosts an MLB battle between the Philadelphia Phillies and the visiting Chicago Cubs on Saturday.

Edwin Jackson, with a record of 4-6 on the season, gets the ball for the Chicago Cubs, while the Philadelphia Phillies trot David Buchanan to the mound in this one. He is 1-3 so far in 2014.

Chicago Cubs vs Philadelphia Phillies Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line

The moneyline was hovering in the range of -129 for the Philadelphia Phillies in this one over at Sportsbook. The over under number was sitting near 8.5 at Sportsbook.

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Computer Prediction: Chicago Cubs vs Philadelphia Phillies Pick

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.8-3.4 win for the Cubs on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Chicago Cubs vs Philadelphia Phillies Odds and Stats.

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Philadelphia (28-37) will face the 27-38 Cubs in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Chicago injuries news.

The Philadelphia Phillies sit at No. 27 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Chicago Cubs sit at No. 14 on the same chart.

How Chicago Cubs vs Philadelphia Phillies Stats Matchup

Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Philadelphia has baseball's No. 23-rated offensive output, at 8.34 hits per game. The Chicago Cubs average 7.88 hits per game, good for No. 28 on the list.

Defensively, Chicago features the No. 17-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.28 runs per game. Philadelphia, meanwhile, comes in at No. 24 at home, scoring 3.6 runs per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Last time out for Chicago, they were a 2-1 Sportsbook as they battled the Phillies on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Cubs at -101 were rewarded, while the 3 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors. Chicago rolled to a 2-1 win against Philadelphia on Friday, as Jake Arrieta and the Cubs' bats led the team to victory at Citizens Bank Park.

Chicago Cubs vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Odds Trends

Chi Cubs is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Chi Cubs is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Chi Cubs is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs

Next Betting Matchups

Chicago at Philadelphia, Sunday, June 15th

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