The Philadelphia Phillies (55-29) and Chicago Cubs (39-46) open a 3-game holiday-week series at Wrigley Field Tuesday at 8:05 p.m. ET (TBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Phillies vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Philadelphia won 5-1 in 2023
The Phillies own the top mark in the National League, but they have gone a level 9-9 over their last 18 games. They enter this series after splitting a 4-game weekend set at home against the Miami Marlins Thursday through Sunday.
The Cubs are back at home after a 2-5 road trip. Chicago has barely won a third of its games since mid-May. The Cubs are just 15-29 since May 13.