The Philadelphia Phillies (57-29) and Chicago Cubs (39-48) clash in a Fourth of July showdown Thursday. The matinee contest at Wrigley Field is slated for 2:20 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: Philadelphia leads 2-0
Phillies pitchers have struck out 22 batters against just 4 walks in the club’s taking the 1st 2 games of this series 6-4 and 5-3. Philadelphia, which has won 3 straight games, owns a 2.66 ERA and 0.91 WHIP since June 22.
Over the last month, the Cubs have been one of the worst teams in baseball. Since June 6, they are 8-17. Chicago has lost 3 straight and is 2-8 in its last 10.