Philadelphia Sends Adam Morgan vs Jon Lester in Chicago Cubs vs Phillies Game

The visiting Chicago Cubs hope for a solid performance on Monday as they look to pick up a win at Citizens Bank Park against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Chicago puts its faith in starter Jon Lester to earn a win and boost his personal mark of 6-3. Getting the ball for the Philadelphia Phillies is Adam Morgan, who owns a 1-4 record on the season with a 7.06 ERA.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Philadelphia Phillies as 229 underdogs on the moneyline for this contest. The over under was hovering near 8 for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 4.1-2.1 win for the Cubs on Monday. 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 Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Philadelphia (28-29) will face the 39-16 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 vs Chicago Cubs odds would favor the Cubs if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Philadelphia is rated No. 26 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Chicago is at No. 1.

Statistical Matchup

At the plate, Philadelphia owns the No. 30 ranking for hits at 7.58 per game. By contrast, the Chicago Cubs are rated No. 16 in the same category at 8.47 per game.

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Philadelphia has the No. 9-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Cubs own the No. 1 mark in runs allowed.