Cubs vs Phillies Prediction and MLB Tips - 26 April 2025
Last updated: Apr 25, 2025, 8:21PM | Published: Apr 25, 2025, 1:29AM
The Chicago Cubs will take on the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Saturday, commencing at 4:20am AEST.
The Cubs will have Colin Rea (0-0, 1.32 ERA) start, pitting him against Taijuan Walker (1-1, 2.29 ERA) for the Phillies.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cubs vs Phillies game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Cubs vs Philadelphia MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 55% chance of defeating the Phillies at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Phillies: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.74, Phillies $2.15
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.54), Phillies +1.5 ($1.54)
- Total (Over/Under 8 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Cubs at $1.74 and the Phillies at $2.15.
The Cubs are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Phillies, with odds of $2.54 available at TAB.
For the underdog Phillies (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.54.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Phillies (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 64% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Cubs vs Phillies: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Philadelphia at $2.15 with TAB
- Line: Phillies +1.5 at $1.54 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Cubs vs Phillies betting tips are based on world-class simulations and betting expertise to provide you with the best possible advice every time.
While the Cubs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Phillies to win is our recommended option due to the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 8 is our best bet because of the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Cubs vs Phillies: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cubs vs Philadelphia game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Cubs vs Philadelphia game.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips for every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Cubs vs Phillies: Essential Details
The game between the Cubs and Phillies at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 4:20am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Date: Saturday 26 April 2025
- Time: 4:20am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Cubs vs Philadelphia predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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