Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies Series July 2-4: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

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In the next matchup of a three-game set, on Thursday at 2:20 PM ET, the Philadelphia Phillies (ahead in the series 2-0) face the Chicago Cubs.

Cubs vs. Phillies Series Info

Phillies @ Cubs

  • Time: Tuesday, July 2 at 8:05 PM ET
  • Cubs Starting Pitcher: Hayden Wesneski
  • Phillies Starting Pitcher: Michael Mercado
  • TV Channel: MARQ
  • Livestream: Fubo
  • Phillies @ Cubs

  • Time: Wednesday, July 3 at 8:05 PM ET
  • Cubs Starting Pitcher: Shota Imanaga
  • Phillies Starting Pitcher: Zack Wheeler
  • TV Channel: MLB Network
  • Livestream: Fubo
  • Phillies @ Cubs

  • Time: Thursday, July 4 at 2:20 PM ET
  • Cubs Starting Pitcher: Jameson Taillon
  • Phillies Starting Pitcher: Cristopher Sanchez
  • TV Channel: MLB Network
  • Livestream: Fubo
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    Cubs vs. Phillies Betting Insights

  • The Cubs have compiled a 14-18 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 43.8% of those games).
  • Chicago has been the underdog in 47 games this season and won 20 (42.6%) of those contests.
  • The Phillies have won 45 of the 66 games they were favored on the moneyline this season (68.2%).
  • Philadelphia has entered the game as underdogs 16 times this season and won nine, or 56.2%, of those games.
  • Cubs vs. Phillies Head to Head Betting Results

    Date Favorite Spread Total Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Result
    7/3/2024 Phillies 7.5 -120 +100 5-3 PHI
    7/2/2024 Cubs 9.5 -115 -105 6-4 PHI
    6/29/2023 Phillies 9.5 -115 -105 3-1 PHI
    6/28/2023 Phillies 8.5 -140 +115 8-5 PHI
    6/27/2023 Phillies 8 -130 +110 5-1 PHI
    5/21/2023 Phillies 8.5 -115 -105 2-1 PHI
    5/20/2023 Phillies 9 -160 +135 12-3 PHI
    5/19/2023 Phillies 8.5 -135 +115 10-1 CHC
    9/29/2022 Phillies 8 -190 +155 2-0 CHC
    9/28/2022 Phillies 6.5 -200 +165 4-2 CHC

    Cubs Leaders

    Cubs’ Best Hitters

    Name GP AVG OBP SLG HR% K% BB%
    Cody Bellinger 73 .274 .334 .427 2.8% 17% 7.9%
    Ian Happ 81 .227 .343 .416 3.3% 27.5% 13.6%
    Nico Hoerner 76 .241 .325 .337 1.2% 11.9% 8.8%
    Christopher Morel 86 .197 .306 .370 4.2% 22.7% 11.6%
    Seiya Suzuki 61 .257 .327 .460 4.1% 28.6% 7.9%

    Cubs’ Leading Pitchers

    Player IP W-L H R ER K BB ERA OPP AVG
    Shota Imanaga 91 7-2 86 38 32 92 15 3.16 .242
    Justin Steele 70.1 0-3 59 32 25 70 16 3.20 .222
    Jameson Taillon 74.1 4-4 75 32 25 58 17 3.03 .258
    Hayden Wesneski 50 2-5 41 24 23 51 19 4.14 .216
    Kyle Hendricks 61.1 1-6 76 52 51 46 18 7.48 .304

    Phillies Leaders

    Phillies’ Best Hitters

    Name GP AVG OBP SLG HR% K% BB%
    Alec Bohm 84 .299 .351 .494 3.1% 13.4% 6.7%
    Bryson Stott 80 .243 .334 .358 1.6% 15.3% 11.8%
    Nicholas Castellanos 86 .233 .291 .384 3% 22.4% 6.9%
    Trea Turner 47 .342 .388 .487 2.3% 18.2% 5.6%
    Brandon Marsh 66 .266 .349 .420 2.9% 31.5% 11.8%

    Phillies’ Leading Pitchers

    Player IP W-L H R ER K BB ERA OPP AVG
    Zack Wheeler 111.2 9-4 78 38 34 119 33 2.74 .194
    Ranger SuĂ¡rez 103 10-2 81 31 26 99 21 2.27 .214
    Aaron Nola 107.2 9-4 87 44 41 99 25 3.43 .217
    Cristopher Sanchez 93.1 6-3 87 31 25 79 24 2.41 .249
    Jeff Hoffman 36.1 3-1 25 8 5 46 8 1.24 .187

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