Chicago Cubs vs Philadelphia Phillies MLB Baseball Betting Lines Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies get a visit from the Chicago Cubs in MLB baseball betting action on Tuesday, with the home side looking to send the visitors to the showers with a loss.

The Philadelphia Phillies will turn to Jerad Eickhoff and his 2-8 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Chicago Cubs send Kyle Hendricks (4-4) to the hill.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Philadelphia Phillies as 207 underdogs on the moneyline for this contest. The over under was hovering near 8.5 for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals at Sportsbook.

Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 5.3-1.8 result in favor of the Cubs. 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

28-30 Philadelphia battles the Cubs, currently with a 40-16 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Chicago injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 26-ranked Philadelphia Phillies and the No. 1-rated Chicago Cubs in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

On offense, it's a battle between the Philadelphia Phillies and its No. 29-rated batting order, averaging 3.24 runs per nine innings, against the No. 2 line up of the Chicago Cubs at 5.41 runs per outing.

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.