So far, in the National League East Division it is the Philadelphia Phillies instead of the Atlanta Braves who are dominating the baseball betting odds. Philadelphia has a surprisingly big lead over the Braves as the season reaches its halfway mark. On Tuesday night, the Phillies will visit the Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field. At the onset of the season the Cubs were a hot ticket on the futures market. But Chicago is fighting to stay out of the basement of the National League Central. First year manager Craig Counsell is yet to save the Cubs.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Chicago Cubs MLB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, July 2, 2024, 8:05 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL |
| TV Coverage: | TBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Phillies | +1½ -190 | 9½ EV | +112 |  |
| Cubs | -1½ +160 | 9½ -120 | -122 | |
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Phillies at Cubs SBG Betting Odds Analysis
So far this season, Philadelphia is +728 against the moneyline and +765 against the runline. Philadelphia is trending under the sportsbook total this season. By contrast, this season, Chicago is -824 against the moneyline and -1420 against the runline. Chicago is trending under the total this season.
Philadelphia Phillies SBG Team Overview
Overall, the Philadelphia Phillies are 52-28 straight up and 35-41-5 over/under the total. Philadelphia is 1st in the National League East Division standings. Atlanta is seven games behind the Phillies in the National League Division race. Late on, the Phillies have covered six out of their last ten games. The Phillies have gone under the total in six of their previous nine matchups.
To summarize, Philadelphia has MLB metrics of 2nd for runs production, 4th for OPS, and 5th for home runs. Additionally, Philadelphia ranks 1st for earned run average, 3rd for WHIP, 2nd for quality starts, and 19th for fewest errors committed. Also, x ranks x for bullpen ERA.
Accordingly, Bryce Harper leads the Phillies with 52 runs, 20 doubles, 20 home runs, 58 RBI, and a .981 OPS.
Chicago Cubs SBG Team Overview
In sum, the Chicago Cubs are 38-44 straight up and 35-44-3 over/under the total. Chicago is 5th in the National League Central Division standings. Chicago is 11 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central Division race. Late on, the Cubs have covered two out of their last seven games. The Cubs have gone under the total in four of their previous six matchups.
To summarize, Chicago has MLB metrics of 20th for runs production, 21st for OPS, and 21st for home runs. Additionally, Chicago ranks 13th for earned run average, 18th for WHIP, 17th for quality starts, and 17th for fewest errors committed. Also, Chicago ranks 23rd for bullpen ERA.
Overall, Michael Busch leads the Cubs with 234 runs, 13 doubles, nine home runs, 28 RBI, and a .795 OPS.
Phillies at Cubs SBG Free Pick
The Phillies have beaten the MLB odds in 11 of their last 20 games against the Cubs. Only eight of the last 20 games between Chicago and Philadelphia went under the total. Specifically at Chicago, the Phillies won six of their last ten games against the Cubs. Five of the last six games between the Phillies and Cubs at Wrigley Field went under the total.
In this situation, Philadelphia offers more value as the championship-level team with the road club discount.
Phillies at Cubs SBG Best Bet: Philadelphia Phillies.