Phillies vs Cubs Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 3

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Chicago Cubs' Dansby Swanson waves to the crowd before batting against his former team the Atlanta Braves in the second inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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  • The Phillies are -130 favorites vs the Cubs
  • Phillies vs Cubs Over / Under today: 7.5 Runs
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The Philadelphia Phillies (-125) visit Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs (+105) on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05pm EDT in Chicago, IL.

This season, the Phillies are 56-29 against the spread (ATS), while the Cubs are 40-46 ATS.

Phillies vs Cubs Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Phillies starting pitcher: Zack Wheeler 9-4, 2.75 ERA
  • Cubs starting pitcher: Shota Imanaga 7-2, 3.09 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Phillies-1.5 +140O 7.5 -115-125
Cubs +1.5 -165U 7.5 -105+105

Phillies vs Cubs Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Phillies will win Wednesday‘s MLB game with 56.9% 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 Phillies players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Phillies Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Trea Turner has hit the RBIs Under in 31 of his last 37 games (+19.90 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Trea Turner has hit the Singles Over in 30 of his last 40 games (+17.80 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Cristian Pache has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 18 of his last 24 games (+13.40 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Cristian Pache has hit the Hits Under in 18 of his last 24 games (+12.20 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Rafael Marchan has hit the Home Runs Over in 1 of his last 6 games (+12.00 Units / 200% ROI)

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

Best Cubs Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Christopher Morel has hit the Total Bases Under in 29 of his last 39 games (+19.05 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Christopher Morel has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 30 of his last 44 games (+14.20 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Ian Happ has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 14 games at home (+12.60 Units / 90% ROI)
  • Dansby Swanson has hit the Runs Under in 22 of his last 28 games (+12.50 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Michael Busch has hit the Singles Over in 10 of his last 13 games (+12.40 Units / 95% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 48 of their last 70 games (+24.65 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 48 of their last 68 games (+23.85 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 45 of their last 67 games (+19.55 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Moneyline in 48 of their last 69 games (+15.45 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Team Total Over in 43 of their last 68 games (+14.25 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 39 of their last 60 games (+16.70 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Team Total Under in 37 of their last 60 games (+11.15 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Under in 42 of their last 74 games (+10.10 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 41 games at home (+0.45 Units / 1% ROI)

Phillies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Phillies are 46-39 against the Run Line (+6.1 Units / 5.94% ROI).

  • 56-29 when betting on the Moneyline for +12 Units / 8.4% ROI
  • 37-43 when betting on the total runs Over for -10.65 Units / -11.34% ROI
  • 43-37 when betting on the total runs Under for +2.2 Units / 2.36% ROI

Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cubs are 40-46 against the Run Line (-15.9 Units / -13.24% ROI).

  • 39-47 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.65 Units / -9.25% ROI
  • 37-46 when betting on the total runs Over for -13.4 Units / -14.18% ROI
  • 46-37 when betting on the total runs Under for +5.4 Units / 5.7% ROI

Cubs vs Phillies Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Trea Turner (PHI) 0.5 +290 0.5 -350
Nick Castellanos (PHI) 0.5 +310 0.5 -400
Alec Bohm (PHI) 0.5 +340 0.5 -450
Edmundo Sosa (PHI) 0.5 +360 0.5 -500
Christopher Morel (CHC) 0.5 +450 0.5 -650

Cubs vs Phillies Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nick Castellanos (PHI) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Nico Hoerner (CHC) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Cody Bellinger (CHC) 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
Edmundo Sosa (PHI) 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
Bryson Stott (PHI) 0.5 -200 0.5 +150

Cubs vs Phillies RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nick Castellanos (PHI) 0.5 +130 0.5 -175
Alec Bohm (PHI) 0.5 +130 0.5 -165
Trea Turner (PHI) 0.5 +140 0.5 -190
Edmundo Sosa (PHI) 0.5 +160 0.5 -225
Seiya Suzuki (CHC) 0.5 +195 0.5 -275

Cubs vs Phillies Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Shota Imanaga (CHC) 5.5 -110 5.5 -120
Zack Wheeler (PHI) 7.5 +120 7.5 -155

Zack Wheeler has allowed an OPS of just .456 (193 PA’s) against right-handed batters this season — 2nd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .656 — 98th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .100 (22-for-219) against Zack Wheeler with two-strikes this season — 2nd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .162 — 98th Percentile.

Zack Wheeler has thrown inside pitches 42% of the time (1,380/3,247) in non-two strike counts since last season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 31% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .163 (22-for-135) against Zack Wheeler when going through the lineup the second time in a game this season — 2nd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .224 — 98th Percentile.

Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Shota Imanaga has allowed an OPS of just .506 (135 PA’s) when going through the lineup the first time in a game this season — 3rd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .677 — 97th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 35% (87/249) against Shota Imanaga this season — 9th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 43% — 12th Percentile.

Shota Imanaga has walked 3 of 131 batters (2%) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 6% — 100th Percentile.

Shota Imanaga has walked 14 of 348 batters (4%) this season — tied for 4th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 7% — 96th Percentile.

Phillies Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs

The Phillies are 49-6 (.891) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .721.

The Phillies are 4-22 (.154) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .056.

The Phillies are just 1-8 (.111) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Phillies are 9-17 (.346) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .143.

Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Phillies

The Cubs are just 47-47 (.500) after a loss as favorites since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .587.

The Cubs are 9-4 (.692) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Cubs are just 17-36 (.321) after a win as underdogs since the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .420.

The Cubs are just 3-14 (.176) after a road win this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .447.

Phillies hitters have a groundball batting average of .310 against the shift this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .243.

Phillies hitters have an OPS of .744 (10,835 PA’s) against RHP since the 2022 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .715.

Phillies hitters have an OBP of .330 (2,169 PA’s) against RHP this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .310.

The Phillies have scored first in 76% of their road games this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 56%.

Cubs hitters have 10 strikeouts in 18 PA’s (56%) against LHP over the past seven days (5 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Cubs hitters have 25 strikeouts in 70 PA’s (36%) against LHP over the last 14 days — highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

The Cubs are batting just .212 with two outs this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .232.

The Cubs are batting .164 on pitches out of the zone since the 2022 season — tied for 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .154.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 47% against Phillies pitchers this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Phillies pitchers have walked 15 of 424 batters (4%) over the last 14 days — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 50% against Phillies pitchers over the last 14 days — highest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .126 against Phillies pitchers with the shift this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .243.

Cubs pitchers have a strikeout rate of 23% this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Cubs pitchers have induced opposing hitters to ground into just 39 double plays in 627 opportunities (6%) this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 10%.

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

Cubs pitchers have allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 34% of their games this season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.

Cubs vs. Phillies Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Patrick Wisdom (Chicago Cubs): Back, 10-Day IL
  • Justin Steele (Chicago Cubs): Hamstring, 15-Day IL
  • Brennen Davis (Chicago Cubs): Undisclosed, Out
  • Tyler Duffey (Chicago Cubs): Back, Day-To-Day
  • Jameson Taillon (Chicago Cubs): Back, 15-Day IL
  • Caleb Kilian (Chicago Cubs): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Taijuan Walker (Philadelphia Phillies): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Orion Kerkering (Philadelphia Phillies): Forearm, 15-Day IL
  • Michael Rucker (Philadelphia Phillies): Hand, 15-Day IL
  • Michael Lorenzen (Philadelphia Phillies): Neck, 15-Day IL
  • Erich Uelmen (Philadelphia Phillies): Forearm, Out
  • Weston Wilson (Philadelphia Phillies): Hand, Day-To-Day
  • Dylan Covey (Philadelphia Phillies): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Rafael Marchan (Philadelphia Phillies): Back, 10-Day IL

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