Cubs vs Phillies Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Sep 25

FILE - Philadelphia Phillies' Brandon Marsh hits a home run during the eighth inning of Game 3 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Philadelphia. Brandon Marsh underwent successful left knee arthroscopic debridement surgery with Dr. Steven Cohen in Philadelphia, Friday morning Feb. 9, 2024. It is anticipated he will return to playing in three to four weeks and be ready to play opening day.(AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
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  • The Phillies are -190 favorites vs the Cubs
  • Cubs vs Phillies Over / Under today: 8 Runs
  • Cubs / Phillies TV Channel: NSPA | MARQ

The Chicago Cubs (+155) visit Citizens Bank Park to take on the Philadelphia Phillies (-190) on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05pm EDT in Philadelphia, PA.

This season, the Cubs are 81-77 against the spread (ATS), while the Phillies are 77-81 ATS.

Cubs vs Phillies Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Cubs starting pitcher: Javier Assad 7-5, 3.36 ERA
  • Phillies starting pitcher: Cristopher Sanchez 11-9, 3.22 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cubs+1.5 -135O 8 -110+155
Phillies -1.5 +110U 8 -110-190

Cubs vs Phillies Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Phillies will win Wednesday‘s MLB game with 59.1% 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 Wednesday‘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 23 of his last 32 games (+19.65 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Dansby Swanson has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 31 of his last 47 games (+15.65 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Ian Happ has hit the Singles Over in 18 of his last 25 away games (+13.95 Units / 54% ROI)
  • Cody Bellinger has hit the Total Bases Over in 29 of his last 49 games (+12.55 Units / 21% ROI)

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

Best Phillies Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Alec Bohm has hit the Hits Under in 21 of his last 25 games at home (+17.40 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Kyle Schwarber has hit the Walks Under in 24 of his last 39 games (+12.80 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Kyle Schwarber has hit the Home Runs Over in 8 of his last 20 games (+12.55 Units / 63% ROI)
  • Kyle Schwarber has hit the RBIs Over in 12 of his last 20 games (+11.80 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Alec Bohm has hit the Runs Under in 19 of his last 25 games at home (+11.50 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 31 away games (+13.30 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 35 away games (+11.10 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 29 of their last 47 games (+8.30 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have covered the Run Line in 25 of their last 40 away games (+8.05 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 42 of their last 66 games (+16.65 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Moneyline in 49 of their last 70 games at home (+13.80 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Team Total Under in 58 of their last 99 games (+11.95 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 42 of their last 69 games at home (+8.45 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Game Total Under in 29 of their last 51 games at home (+8.10 Units / 15% ROI)

Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cubs are 77-81 against the Run Line (-17.1 Units / -8.09% ROI).

  • 81-77 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.15 Units / 0.08% ROI
  • 74-78 when betting on the total runs Over for -11.9 Units / -6.83% ROI
  • 78-74 when betting on the total runs Under for -3.05 Units / -1.76% ROI

Phillies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Phillies are 77-81 against the Run Line (-7.8 Units / -4.03% ROI).

  • 93-65 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.05 Units / 0.02% ROI
  • 74-76 when betting on the total runs Over for -10.25 Units / -5.88% ROI
  • 76-74 when betting on the total runs Under for -5.8 Units / -3.34% ROI

Phillies vs Cubs Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Kyle Schwarber (PHI) 0.5 +350 0.5 -450
Bryce Harper (PHI) 0.5 +475 0.5 -650
Trea Turner (PHI) 0.5 +500 0.5 -700
Patrick Wisdom (CHC) 0.5 +650 0.5 -1100
Austin Hays (PHI) 0.5 +650 0.5 -1100

Phillies vs Cubs Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Bryce Harper (PHI) 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Cody Bellinger (CHC) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Dansby Swanson (CHC) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Nick Castellanos (PHI) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Ian Happ (CHC) 0.5 -225 0.5 +160

Phillies vs Cubs RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alec Bohm (PHI) 0.5 +140 0.5 -185
Bryce Harper (PHI) 0.5 +145 0.5 -190
Nick Castellanos (PHI) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
Kyle Schwarber (PHI) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
J.T. Realmuto (PHI) 0.5 +170 0.5 -225

Phillies vs Cubs Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Javier Assad (CHC) 3.5 -165 3.5 +130
Cristopher Sanchez (PHI) 5.5 +105 5.5 -140

Javier Assad has allowed an OPS of just .444 (273 PA’s) with runners in scoring position since last season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 127 total IP; League Avg: .733 — 100th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .146 (38-for-260) against Javier Assad with runners in scoring position since the 2022 season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 192 total IP; League Avg: .248 — 100th Percentile.

Javier Assad has thrown his breaking pitches for a strike just 51% (274/540) of the time this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 62 total IP; League Avg: 62% — 0 Percentile.

Javier Assad has allowed an OBP of just .227 (269 PA’s) with runners in scoring position since last season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 127 total IP; League Avg: .321 — 100th Percentile.

Phillies Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents have a groundball rate of 62% (134/215) against Cristopher Sanchez in two-strike counts this season — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 45% — 98th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 59% (318/540) against Cristopher Sanchez this season — 3rd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — 96th Percentile.

Opponents have a chase percentage of 50% (243/488) against Cristopher Sanchez with two-strikes this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 40% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .273 (69-for-253) against Cristopher Sanchez when going through the lineup the first time in a game this season — 9th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .231 — 16th Percentile.

Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Phillies

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

The Cubs are 32-10 (.762) when they’ve scored in the first inning this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .642.

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

The Cubs are just 64-12 (.842) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .900.

Phillies Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs

The Phillies are 7-3 (.700) after a win as underdogs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .405.

The Phillies are 53-26 (.671) at home this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .523.

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

The Phillies are 102-58 (.638) at home since the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .522.

Cubs hitters have an OBP of .354 (546 PA’s) against RHP this month (22 games) — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .310.

Cubs hitters have drawn 868 walks in 9,011 PA’s (10%) against RHP since last season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Cubs hitters have grounded into 182 double plays in 2,263 opportunities (8%) since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 10%.

The Cubs are batting .263 against LHP since last season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .250.

Phillies hitters have an OBP of .345 (1,875 PA’s) against LHP this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .314.

The Phillies are batting .258 with two outs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .235.

The Phillies are batting .265 against LHP since last season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .250.

The Phillies are batting .273 against LHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .245.

Cubs pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 38% with two-strikes this month (22 games) — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

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 pitchers allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 88.3 MPH in the 2023 season (4,045 balls in play) — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 89.0

Cubs pitchers have walked 125 of 1,401 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

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

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .233 against Phillies pitchers with runners on base this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .262.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 45% against Phillies pitchers since last season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Phillies pitchers have walked 434 of 5,894 batters (7%) this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Phillies vs. Cubs Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

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

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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.