The Chicago Cubs battle the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Monday in MLB betting odds action at Wrigley Field.
The Chicago Cubs will rely on Brett Anderson to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Vince Velasquez will be his counterpart for the Philadelphia Phillies. Brett Anderson is 2-0 this season, and Vince Velasquez is 1-2.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 5.3-3.9 win for the Cubs. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Philadelphia Phillies vs Chicago Cubs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Chicago Cubs sport a record of 13-11 heading into this matchup, while the Philadelphia Phillies sit at 11-12 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Philadelphia injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 4-ranked Chicago Cubs and the No. 8-rated Philadelphia Phillies in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
On offense, it's a battle between the Chicago Cubs and its No. 5-rated batting order, averaging 5.08 runs per nine innings, against the No. 9 line up of the Philadelphia Phillies at 4.61 runs per outing.
Defensively, Philadelphia features the No. 12-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.17 runs per game. Chicago, meanwhile, comes in at No. 21 at home, scoring 4 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
- Philadelphia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- Philadelphia is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
- Philadelphia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Chi Cubs is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 9 of Chi Cubs's last 12 games
- Chi Cubs is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games at home
- Chi Cubs is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Philadelphia at Chicago, Tuesday, May 2nd
