Cubs vs Phillies Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Apr 13

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper (3) walks off the field after striking out in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, May 27, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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The Chicago Cubs (+154) visit Citizens Bank Park to take on the Philadelphia Phillies (-185) on April 13, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 pm in Philadelphia, PA.

This season, the Cubs are 7-8 against the spread (ATS), while the Phillies are 3-12 ATS.

Cubs vs Phillies Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Cubs starting pitcher: Javier Assad 1-0, 0.00 ERA
  • Phillies starting pitcher: Cristopher Sanchez 1-1, 1.65 ERA

Cubs vs. Phillies Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cubs+1.5 -135O 8 -105+154
Phillies -1.5 +115U 8 -115-185

Cubs vs Phillies Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Phillies will win Monday‘s MLB game with 59.9% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cubs players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Cubs Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Matt Shaw has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 4 away games (+15.00 Units / 375% ROI)
  • Alex Bregman has hit the Runs Under in 17 of his last 20 games (+13.30 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Michael Busch has hit the Hits Under in 12 of his last 15 games (+12.70 Units / 68% ROI)
  • Ian Happ has hit the Singles Under in 20 of his last 25 games (+12.50 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Michael Busch has hit the Total Bases Under in 13 of his last 15 games (+11.40 Units / 55% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Phillies players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Phillies Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Bryson Stott has hit the Singles Over in 17 of his last 25 games at home (+10.70 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Alec Bohm has hit the Total Bases Under in 16 of his last 20 games at home (+10.65 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Bryson Stott has hit the Runs Under in his last 10 games at home (+10.00 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Cristopher Sanchez has hit the Earned Runs Under in 17 of his last 25 games (+9.35 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Brandon Marsh has hit the Walks Under in his last 9 games (+9.00 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Team Total Under in 23 of their last 35 away games (+9.75 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Under in 27 of their last 50 away games (+5.00 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 24 of their last 40 games (+3.85 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 away games (+2.00 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 away games (+0.70 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 23 games (+10.15 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 22 of their last 35 games at home (+6.75 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 18 of their last 30 games at home (+6.40 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 15 of their last 23 games (+6.00 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 23 games at home (+5.30 Units / 21% ROI)

Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cubs are 5-10 against the Run Line (-4.6 Units / -28.22% ROI).

  • 7-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.35 Units / -23.21% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting on the total runs Over for +1.65 Units / 10.06% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.9 Units / -17.37% ROI

Phillies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Phillies are 3-12 against the Run Line (-9.1 Units / -56.52% ROI).

  • 7-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.2 Units / -20.63% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting on the total runs Over for -0.6 Units / -3.63% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.55 Units / -3.34% ROI

Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Phillies

The Cubs are just 1-5 (.167) after a win this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .537.

The Cubs were 48-6 (.889) when they had 10 or more hits in the 2025 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .743.

The Cubs are 52-6 (.897) when they’ve had 10 or more hits since the 2025 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .749.

The Cubs are 42-9 (.824) when they’ve scored in the first inning since the 2025 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .639.

Phillies Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs

The Phillies were 15-45 (.250) when trailing entering the 7th inning in the 2025 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .124.

The Phillies are 17-52 (.246) when trailing entering the 7th inning since the 2025 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .124.

The Phillies are 45-28 (.616) after a loss since the 2025 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .481.

The Phillies are 29-99 (.227) when trailing entering the 7th inning since the 2024 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .133.

The Cubs won 77% of games in which they have scored first on the road in the 2025 season — highest in MLB.

Cubs hitters struck out in just 20% of their PA’s against RHP in the 2025 season — 5th best in MLB.

The Cubs are just 1-5 (.167) after a win this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .537.

Cubs hitters had an OPS of .761 (3,167 PA’s) on the road in the 2025 season — 3rd best in MLB.

The Phillies are batting just .159 against LHP this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Phillies hitters have an OPS of just .502 (144 PA’s) against LHP this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Phillies hitters are slugging just .238 against LHP this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

Phillies hitters had an OBP of .342 (3,038 PA’s) at home in the 2025 season — best in MLB.

Cubs pitchers walked 7% of batters in the 2025 season — best in MLB.

Cubs pitchers picked-off 27 runners in the 2025 season — most in MLB.

Cubs pitchers have walked 7% of batters since the 2025 season — best in MLB.

Cubs pitchers had a strike rate of 66% in the 2025 season — highest in MLB.

Phillies pitchers have walked 6% of batters this season — best in MLB.

Phillies pitchers walked 7% of batters in the 2025 season — 2nd best in MLB.

Phillies pitchers walked 6% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning in the 2025 season — best in MLB.

Phillies pitchers have a strikeout rate of 51% with two-strikes this month (10 games) — best in MLB.

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