Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia Phillies 8/15/19 - MLB Betting Odds & Picks
Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies
MLB: 7:05 PM EST
Aug. 15, 2019
TV: NSPA
Latest Odds : CHC -143 Total 9.5
The Philadelphia Phillies remain at home and will close out their three game series with the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. The Phillies are 3rd in the NL East and sit two games out of a wildcard spot. Philadelphia has won four of their last ten games and carry a 35-26 home field record. The Phillies average 4.7 runs per game which ranks 18th in the MLB.
Drew Smyly will climb the hill for the Phillies. Smyly has start 13 games this season with 75 innings pitched. Smyly pitched 5 innings in each of his last two starts allowing a total of 11 runs. The Phillies have a 4.62 team ERA.
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The Chicago Cubs lost to the Philies on Tuesday. The Cubs lead the NL Central and have won six of their last ten games. Chicago carries a losing 23-46 road record. The Cubs average 5 runs per game which ranks 10th in the league.
Yu Darvish will make his 25th start of the season for the Cubs. Darvish is 4-6 on the season with 132 innings pitched. Darvish has 158 strikeouts, 51 walks, and carries a 4.43 ERA.
Recent Betting Trends:
Cubs are 1-6 in their last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 vs. National League East.
Under is 8-0 in Phillies last 8 vs. National League Central.
Free Betting Pick: Philadelphia Phillies +133
The Phillies show value as a home underdog and will keep riding their home field momentum. The Cubs are 0-4 in Darvishs last 4 road starts. The Phillies are 10-4 in their last 14 vs. National League Central. Final Score Prediction, Philadelphia Phillies win 7-5.