Cubs vs Phillies Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Sep 24

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  • The Cubs are -130 favorites vs the Phillies
  • Cubs vs Phillies Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
  • Cubs / Phillies TV Channel: NSPA | MARQ

The Chicago Cubs (-130) visit Citizens Bank Park to take on the Philadelphia Phillies (+110) on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40pm EDT in Philadelphia, PA.

This season, the Cubs are 80-77 against the spread (ATS), while the Phillies are 77-80 ATS.

Cubs vs Phillies Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Cubs starting pitcher: Justin Steele 5-5, 3.03 ERA
  • Phillies starting pitcher: Tanner Banks 2-2, 3.77 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cubs-1.5 +135O 8 -105-130
Phillies +1.5 -160U 8 -115+110

Cubs vs Phillies Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cubs will win Tuesday‘s MLB game with 55.4% 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 Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Cubs Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Christian Bethancour has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 17 games (+20.00 Units / 118% ROI)
  • Dansby Swanson has hit the Runs Over in 22 of his last 31 games (+18.65 Units / 56% ROI)
  • Ian Happ has hit the Singles Over in 18 of his last 24 away games (+15.00 Units / 60% ROI)
  • Dansby Swanson has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 30 of his last 46 games (+14.65 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Ian Happ has hit the Hits Over in 29 of his last 39 games (+13.05 Units / 19% ROI)

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

Best Phillies Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Alec Bohm has hit the Hits Under in 20 of his last 24 games at home (+15.50 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Bryce Harper has hit the RBIs Under in 20 of his last 23 games at home (+13.65 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Kyle Schwarber has hit the Walks Under in 23 of his last 38 games (+11.80 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Brandon Marsh has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 12 games at home (+11.70 Units / 98% ROI)
  • Bryce Harper has hit the Runs Under in 33 of his last 50 games (+11.30 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 30 away games (+12.30 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 34 away games (+10.10 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 28 of their last 46 games (+7.10 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have covered the Run Line in 24 of their last 39 away games (+7.05 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 42 of their last 65 games (+17.65 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Moneyline in 49 of their last 69 games at home (+14.95 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Team Total Under in 58 of their last 98 games (+12.95 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 42 of their last 68 games at home (+9.85 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Game Total Under in 29 of their last 50 games at home (+9.20 Units / 17% ROI)

Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cubs are 76-81 against the Run Line (-18.1 Units / -8.65% ROI).

  • 80-77 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.85 Units / -0.43% ROI
  • 73-78 when betting on the total runs Over for -12.9 Units / -7.45% ROI
  • 78-73 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.95 Units / -1.13% ROI

Phillies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Phillies are 77-80 against the Run Line (-6.8 Units / -3.53% ROI).

  • 93-64 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.2 Units / 0.48% ROI
  • 73-76 when betting on the total runs Over for -11.25 Units / -6.5% ROI
  • 76-73 when betting on the total runs Under for -4.7 Units / -2.73% ROI

Phillies vs Cubs Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Kyle Schwarber (PHI) 0.5 +333 0.5 -450
Bryce Harper (PHI) 0.5 +450 0.5 -650
Trea Turner (PHI) 0.5 +500 0.5 -700
Michael Busch (CHC) 0.5 +575 0.5 -900
Seiya Suzuki (CHC) 0.5 +600 0.5 -900

Phillies vs Cubs Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alec Bohm (PHI) 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Bryce Harper (PHI) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Seiya Suzuki (CHC) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Cody Bellinger (CHC) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Dansby Swanson (CHC) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190

Phillies vs Cubs RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Cody Bellinger (CHC) 0.5 +130 0.5 -165
Seiya Suzuki (CHC) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Alec Bohm (PHI) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Bryce Harper (PHI) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
Isaac Paredes (CHC) 0.5 +175 0.5 -250

Phillies vs Cubs Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Justin Steele (CHC) 4.5 +110 4.5 -145
Tanner Banks (CWS) 1.5 +150 1.5 -200

Justin Steele has thrown fastballs 71% of the time (3,320/4,642) in non-two strike counts since the 2022 season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 191 total IP; League Avg: 50% — 100th Percentile.

Justin Steele has thrown inside pitches 45% of the time (1,441/3,209) in non-two strike counts since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 126 total IP; League Avg: 31% — 100th Percentile.

Justin Steele has allowed a slugging percentage of just .227 (42 Total Bases / 185 ABs) when going through the lineup the first time in a game this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 62 total IP; League Avg: .388 — 100th Percentile.

Justin Steele has thrown inside pitches 43% of the time (2,019/4,642) in non-two strike counts since the 2022 season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 191 total IP; League Avg: 31% — 100th Percentile.

Phillies Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Tanner Banks allowed a .550 SLG vs right-handed batters last season — second worst among qualified RPs– second Percentile. He allowed a SLG of just .265 vs right-handed batters in the 2022 season — 10th best among qualified RPs– 91st Percentile.

Tanner Banks has thrown elevated sliders36% of the time (92/256) this season — highest among AL Relievers; League Avg: 15% — 100th Percentile.

Tanner Banks has a strikeout rate of just 17% (42 SO in 248 PAs) on low non-fastballs since the 2022 season — lowest among qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: 38% — 0 Percentile.

Tanner Banks has a strikeout rate of just 18% (30 SO in 167 PAs) on low non-fastballs since last season — 2nd lowest among qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: 37% — first Percentile.

Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Phillies

The Cubs are just 63-12 (.840) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .900.

The Cubs are 24-13 (.649) after a home loss this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .531.

The Cubs are 32-10 (.762) when they’ve scored in the first inning this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .643.

The Cubs are just 55-49 (.529) after a loss as favorites since the 2022 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .589.

Phillies Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs

The Phillies are 53-25 (.679) at home this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .524.

The Phillies are 18-12 (.600) after a win as underdogs since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .418.

The Phillies are 102-57 (.642) at home since the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .522.

The Phillies are 12-116 (.094) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .051.

The Cubs are batting .281 in lefty-lefty matchups since last season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .239.

Cubs hitters have an OBP of .327 (6,305 PA’s) on the road since last season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .313.

Cubs hitters have an OBP of just .303 (2,790 PA’s) at home this season — tied for 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .316.

The Cubs are batting .164 on pitches out of the zone since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .151.

Phillies hitters have an OBP of .345 (1,854 PA’s) against LHP this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .314.

Phillies hitters have an OPS of .746 (8,473 PA’s) against RHP since last season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .722.

The Phillies have a winning percentage of 64% at home since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 52%.

The Phillies are batting .306 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .262.

Cubs pitchers have an ERA of 3.17 (705.0 IP) at home this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 3.98.

The Cubs have allowed 3.50 runs per game (273/78) at home this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 4.41.

Cubs pitchers have induced opposing hitters to ground into just 77 double plays in 1,098 opportunities (7%) this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: 10%.

Cubs pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 37% with two-strikes this month (21 games) — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 46% against Phillies pitchers this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 46% against Phillies pitchers since last season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

The Phillies have won 55% of home games in which their opponents scored first since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 36%.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .231 against Phillies pitchers with runners on base this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .262.

Phillies vs. Cubs Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Philadelphia Phillies – No Injuries Reported
  • Chicago Cubs – No Injuries Reported

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