- The Phillies (49-43) are -135 favorites vs the Cubs (35-57)
- Cubs starting pitcher: Justin Steele (3-6), 4.15 ERA
- Phillies starting pitcher: Kyle Gibson (5-3), 4.34 ERA
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The Chicago Cubs (+110) visit Citizens Bank Park to take on the Philadelphia Phillies (-135) on Friday, July 22, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05pm EDT in Philadelphia.
The Phillies are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+145).
The Cubs vs Phillies Over/Under is 9 total runs for the game.
So far this season, the Cubs are 35-57 against the spread (ATS), while the Phillies are 49-43 ATS.
Cubs vs. Phillies Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Cubs | +1.5 -175 | O 9 -105 | +110 |
| Phillies | -1.5 +145 | U 9 -115 | -135 |
Cubs vs Phillies Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Phillies will win Friday‘s matchup with 68.2% confidence.
This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Cubs and Phillies and up-to-date player injuries.
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Best Cubs Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cubs players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Nico Hoerner has hit the Total Bases Over in 16 of his last 22 games (+14.85 Units / 64% ROI)
- Ian Happ has hit the Hits Over in 30 of his last 39 games (+13.95 Units / 18% ROI)
- Ian Happ has hit the Total Bases Over in 28 of his last 44 games (+10.95 Units / 18% ROI)
- Rafael Ortega has hit the Hits Under in 9 of his last 12 games (+10.65 Units / 89% ROI)
- Ian Happ has hit the Singles Under in 21 of his last 28 away games (+10.20 Units / 23% ROI)
Best Phillies Player Prop Best Bets Today
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Phillies players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Nick Castellanos has hit the Runs Under in 31 of his last 41 games (+15.10 Units / 22% ROI)
- Jean Segura has hit the Singles Over in 16 of his last 19 games at home (+12.20 Units / 51% ROI)
- Kyle Schwarber has hit the Singles Under in 16 of his last 19 games (+10.40 Units / 28% ROI)
- Jean Segura has hit the Hits Over in 21 of his last 26 games (+10.40 Units / 19% ROI)
- Jean Segura has hit the Total Bases Over in 17 of his last 26 games (+10.15 Units / 30% ROI)
Phillies vs Cubs Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | 0.5 +425 | 0.5 -800 |
| Didi Gregorius | 0.5 +625 | 0.5 -2000 |
| J.T. Realmuto | 0.5 +360 | 0.5 -650 |
| Kyle Schwarber | 0.5 +270 | 0.5 -450 |
| Matt Vierling | 0.5 +500 | 0.5 -1100 |
Phillies vs Cubs Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +190 |
| Didi Gregorius | 0.5 -165 | 0.5 +120 |
| J.T. Realmuto | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +175 |
| Kyle Schwarber | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +140 |
| Matt Vierling | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +165 |
Phillies vs Cubs RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | 0.5 +135 | 0.5 -200 |
| Didi Gregorius | 0.5 +190 | 0.5 -275 |
| J.T. Realmuto | 0.5 +145 | 0.5 -200 |
| Kyle Schwarber | 0.5 +150 | 0.5 -225 |
| Matt Vierling | 0.5 +165 | 0.5 -250 |
Phillies vs Cubs Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Gibson | 5.5 +115 | 5.5 -160 |
| Justin Steele | 5.5 +120 | 5.5 -165 |
Positive Betting Trends for the Cubs Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 52 of their last 91 games (+12.80 Units / 13% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 36 of their last 65 games (+6.00 Units / 8% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 15 games (+5.80 Units / 35% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have covered the Run Line in 19 of their last 31 away games (+5.00 Units / 12% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 4 of their last 7 away games (+2.85 Units / 41% ROI)
Positive Betting Trends for the Phillies: Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
- The Philadelphia Phillies have covered the Run Line in 26 of their last 41 games (+14.05 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 42 games (+11.50 Units / 20% ROI)
- The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 50 of their last 87 games (+10.20 Units / 11% ROI)
- The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 27 games (+7.90 Units / 26% ROI)
- The Philadelphia Phillies have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 10 of their last 16 games (+3.65 Units / 20% ROI)
Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Cubs have gone 46-46 against the Run Line (-7.65 Units / -6.47% ROI).
- 35-57 when betting on the Moneyline for -18.65 Units / -18.3% ROI
- 42-45 when betting on the total runs Over for -7.4 Units / -7.29% ROI
- 45-42 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.05 Units / -1.04% ROI
Phillies Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Cubs have gone 49-43 against the Run Line (+6.65 Units / 5.92% ROI).
- 49-43 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.6 Units / -1.3% ROI
- 47-43 when betting on the total runs Over for -0.1 Units / -0.1% ROI
- 43-47 when betting on the total runs Under for -8.6 Units / -8.49% ROI
Justin Steele: Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Justin Steele has thrown inside pitches 44% of the time (160/360) on the first pitch of at-bats this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 45 total IP; League Avg: 30% — 100th Percentile.
Opponents have a line drive rate of 39% (22/57) against Justin Steele with runners in scoring position this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 45 total IP; League Avg: 23% — 0 Percentile.
Justin Steele has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 81.9 MPH on inside pitches since the start of last season (151 balls in play) — 3rd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 126 total IP; League Avg: 85.4
Justin Steele has thrown fastballs 71% of the time (1,220/1,715) in non-two strike counts since the start of last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 126 total IP; League Avg: 51% — 100th Percentile.
Kyle Gibson: Phillies Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Kyle Gibson has a strikeout rate of just 6% (3 SO in 53 PAs) in PAs ending on elevated fastballs this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 24% — first Percentile.
Kyle Gibson has a first-pitch strike rate of just 56% (229/405) this season — 4th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 63% — fifth Percentile.
Opponents have a miss rate of just 20% (21/106) against Kyle Gibson on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 9th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 26% — 13th Percentile.
Opponents have a swing rate of just 33% (193/577) against Kyle Gibson on elevated fastballs since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 126 total IP; League Avg: 49% — first Percentile.
Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Phillies
The Cubs are just 2-43 (.044) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .116.
The Cubs are just 11-45 (.196) when scoring 4 or fewer runs this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .297.
The Cubs are just 4-25 (.138) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .293.
The Cubs are just 7-10 (.412) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — 9th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.
Phillies Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs
The Phillies are just 1-9 (.100) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.
The Phillies are 8-32 (.200) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .086.
The Phillies are 9-31 (.225) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .116.
The Phillies are just 35-6 (.854) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 9th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .884.
Cubs Hitting Stats & Trends
The Cubs have won just 48% of games in which they have scored first at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 73%.
Cubs hitters have grounded into 44 double plays in 297 opportunities (15%) in close and late situations since the start of last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.
Cubs hitters are slugging .635 on the first pitch of at-bats since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .575.
The Cubs are batting .386 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .335.
Phillies Hitting Stats & Trends
Phillies hitters are slugging .510 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .441.
The Phillies are just 1-9 (.100) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.
Phillies hitters have an OBP of .332 (994 PA’s) against LHP this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .318.
Phillies hitters have put 39% of balls in play to the right side of the field since the start of last season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.
Cubs Pitching Stats & Trends
Cubs pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 14% when going through the lineup the third time in a game since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 19%.
The Cubs pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 38% of their games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.
Cubs pitchers have allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 54% of their games this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.
Cubs pitchers have walked 910 of 9,756 batters (9%) since the start of last season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.
Phillies Pitching Stats & Trends
Opponents have a groundball rate of 46% against Phillies pitchers since the start of last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.
Opponents have a groundball rate of 46% against Phillies pitchers since the start of 2020 — highest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.
Phillies pitchers have allowed a run just 23% of the time after an opposing score this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 29%.
Phillies pitchers have an ERA of 1.17 (54.0 IP) against division opponents this month (6 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: 4.14.
Phillies vs. Cubs Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets
- Hans Crouse (Phillies): COVID-19, D60
- Zachary Eflin (Phillies): Knee, D15
- James McArthur (Phillies): Elbow, D60
- Ryan Sherriff (Phillies): Shoulder, D60
- Bryce Harper (Phillies): Thumb, D10
- Jean Segura (Phillies): Finger, D60
- Samuel Coonrod (Phillies): Shoulder, D60
- Nicholas Maton (Phillies): Shoulder, D10
- Damon Jones (Phillies): Shoulder, D60
- Nicklaus Madrigal (Cubs): Groin, D10
- Wade Miley (Cubs): Shoulder, D15
- Manuel Rodríguez (Cubs): Elbow, D60
- Kyle Hendricks (Cubs): Shoulder, D15
- Bradley Wieck (Cubs): Elbow, D60
- Codi Heuer (Cubs): Elbow, D60
- Michael Hermosillo (Cubs): Quad, D60
- Andrelton Simmons (Cubs): Shoulder, D10
- Adbert Alzolay (Cubs): Shoulder, D60
- Alec Mills (Cubs): Back, D15
- Ethan Roberts (Cubs): Shoulder, D60
- Jason Heyward (Cubs): Knee, D10
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