Philadelphia Phillies Starter Vince Velasquez Out to Silence Chicago Cubs Bats in MLB Contest

The Philadelphia Phillies battle the visiting Chicago Cubs on Wednesday in MLB betting odds action at Citizens Bank Park.

The Philadelphia Phillies will turn to Vince Velasquez and his 5-2 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Chicago Cubs send John Lackey (6-2) to the hill.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Philadelphia Phillies were listed as 180 moneyline underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook, while odds makers set the Sportsbook total line around 8 earlier at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 4.9-2.3 win for the Cubs on Wednesday. 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 (29-30) will face the 40-17 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. 26 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Chicago Cubs sit at No. 1 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Philadelphia Phillies No. 29 ranked offense (3.24 runs per game) against a Chicago Cubs defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 1 at 2.86 runs allowed per game. The Philadelphia Phillies have been averaging 7.58 hits per game, less than the Chicago Cubs have managed so far this season (8.51 hits on average).

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.