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Philadelphia Phillies Face Chicago Cubs in Anticipated Matchup, Betting Odds Favor the City of Brotherly Love

In this preview article, we analyze the upcoming game between the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies as they face off in the City of Brotherly Love. Both teams are looking to bounce back from recent losses in their respective series. The starting pitchers for this game are Colin Rea for the Cubs and Mick Abel for the Phillies. Philadelphia is the favorite in terms of betting odds. Stay tuned for updates on which team will come out on top in this anticipated matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cubs -103 | Phillies -110
• Spread: Cubs +1.5 (-197) | Phillies -1.5 (+170)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 52%.

Chicago vs Philadelphia Stats

Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs fell short in the rubber game against the Tigers, finishing with only four hits and struggling with runners in scoring position. Cade Horton took the loss, allowing four runs over five innings. Colin Rea will start in the series opener against the Phillies, with a record of 4-2 and a 3.59 ERA this season. Chicago ranks 1st in offense, scoring an average of 5.67 runs per game, and 11th in defense, allowing 3.97 runs per game. They currently hold a 40-25 record and have a power ranking of 2.

Philadelphia Phillies Analysis

The Philadelphia Phillies struggled offensively in a recent road game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, resulting in their fifth straight loss. They entered the game with a 37-28 record and stood second in the NL East, trailing the Mets by 4.5 games. Pitcher Cristopher Sanchez took the loss, allowing two runs on six hits over seven innings of work. Mick Abel is set to make his third start for the Phillies, boasting a 1-0 record with a 0.79 ERA and 11 strikeouts over 11.1 innings. The Phillies are ranked 8th in offense, averaging 4.63 runs per game, and 20th in defense, giving up 4.38 runs per game. In their last three matchups, the Chicago Cubs went 2-1 against Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Phillies Struggle Offensively as Chicago Cubs Look to Capitalize on Pitching Matchup

The Philadelphia Phillies have faced offensive challenges recently, scoring just eight runs in their last five games, with four of those runs coming in a single game. The absence of Bryce Harper, who is currently on the Injured List, has significantly impacted the team's ability to generate offensive momentum. On the other hand, the Chicago Cubs have a strong offensive lineup and have shown consistency in scoring runs. The pitching matchup between Abel, who has shown promising performance in his two career starts, and Rea, a valuable offseason acquisition for the Cubs, adds another layer of intrigue to this game. Ultimately, the outcome is likely to be determined by which team can produce the most offense. Given the Cubs' offensive capabilities and the Phillies' recent struggles, the Cubs are favored to win this matchup.

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