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Our prediction for today’s MLB game between Cubs vs. Phillies is under 8 runs.

The Cubs are officially eliminated from playoff contention and will look to play the spoiler role for the Phillies.

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TeamRun LineMoney LineTotal
Cubs+1.5 (-137)+158O 8 (-110)
Phillies-1.5 (+117)-173U 8 (-110)

Cubs vs. Phillies Head-to-Head Stats

The Cubs are 1244-1127 all-time against the Phillies.

Before Betting

The Chicago Cubs face off against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of this three-game series. The Cubs recently took three out of four from the Washington Nationals.

Chicago’s offense performed decently in that series, while the pitching staff recorded one shutout and allowed just one run in another game.

The Cubs are currently second in the NL Central, with a 5-5 record in their last ten games, and they will aim to play the spoiler against the Phillies. Chicago is also looking to finish the season with a winning record.

This season, the Cubs are 1-2 against the Phillies. Two of those games were close, while the other resulted in a commanding 10-2 victory for the Cubs.

The Phillies just wrapped up a four-game series with the New York Mets, losing three of those games. The series featured high-scoring matchups as well as a 2-1 loss.

Philly is one game behind the Los Angeles Dodgers for the top seed in the National League standings. The Phillies will look to get back on track and finish this final homestand strong.

Nick Castellanos will be a notable threat against his former team, and the Phillies have been solid at home, boasting a record that is 26 games above .500.

The starting pitcher for the Cubs is Nate Pearson, who is 2-2 with a 4.71 ERA. Pearson typically works out of the bullpen, so expect him to pitch an inning or two. He should set a solid tone for the rest of the bullpen.

The starting pitcher for the Phillies is Aaron Nola, who is 12-8 with a 3.54 ERA. Nola has been inconsistent in September but is coming off a quality road start against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Cubs vs Phillies Prediction

Expect the Phillies to secure a victory, likely in a close game, with a final score of 4-2. The combination of solid pitching and offensive depth should carry them to a crucial win as they push for the playoffs.

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