Phillies vs Cubs: Prediction and MLB Tips - 20 May 2023
Last updated: May 19, 2023, 11:09PM | Published: May 18, 2023, 7:21PM
The Philadelphia Phillies square off with the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, beginning at 9:05am AEST.
Ranger Suárez (0-0, 6.75 ERA) will get the ball for the Phillies, while the Cubs will counter with Marcus Stroman (2-4, 3.24 ERA).
Stats Insider's top betting tips for Phillies vs Cubs, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Phillies vs Cubs
Using high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Saturday's Philadelphia-CHI Cubs MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Phillies a 56% chance of beating the Cubs at Citizens Bank Park.
More: Full Betting Guide for Phillies vs Cubs
Phillies vs Cubs: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Citizens Bank Park are listed here:
- Head to Head: Phillies $1.77, Cubs $2.10
- Line: Phillies -1.5 ($2.50), Cubs +1.5 ($1.56)
- Total (Over/Under 9 Runs): Over $2.00, Under $1.83
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Phillies to win at $1.77 and the Cubs to win at $2.10.
The Phillies are 1.5-run favourites against the Cubs, with odds of $2.50 currently on offer at PointsBet.
For the underdog Cubs (+1.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.56.
The Over/Under for total runs scored has been set at 9 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.00 and odds for the Under at $1.83.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Cubs (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the line, while the 9-run Over/Under has a 55% chance of staying Under.
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Phillies vs Cubs: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Philadelphia at $1.77 with PointsBet (56% probability)
- Line: Phillies -1.5 at $2.50 with PointsBet
- Total Runs: Under 9 at $1.83 with bet365 (55% probability)
These Phillies vs Cubs betting tips are based on world-class modelling and gambling experience to bring you the best possible advice every day of the year.
Even though the Cubs are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Phillies -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Phillies vs Cubs: Prediction
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Phillies vs Cubs: Preview
The game between the Phillies and Cubs at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to commence at 9:05am AEST on Saturday.
- Game: Philadelphia Phillies vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Saturday 20 May 2023
- Time: 9:05am AEST
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
Our predictions for Philadelphia vs CHI Cubs have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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