Philadelphia Phillies vs Chicago Cubs Odds & Info
| Game | Philadelphia Phillies vs Chicago Cubs |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | Wednesday September 15, 2021, 7:05 PM (EDT) |
| Location |
Citizens Bank Park,
Philadelphia, PA
|
| Latest odds |
PHI -220 ; O/U 8
|
| TV Channel |
NBCSPH
|
The Chicago Cubs play the second game of a three-game series on the road Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Chicago has lost three straight after falling to the San Francisco Giants 6-5 on Sunday the Cubs were swept by the Giants at Wrigley Field in the three-game series. Chicago is fourth in the National League Central 24 games behind first place.
Ian Happ is batting .223 to lead Chicago and has team highs in RBIs with 53, hits with 91 and on-base percentage of .309. Patrick Wisdom is the leader in home runs with 25. Chicago has hit 188 home runs in 144 games but 54 of those home runs were hit by players that have since been traded. On Wednesday, Chicago will send Alec Mills to the mound. The right-hander is 6-6 with an ERA of 4.35, 75 Ks and 26 BBs.
Philadelphia is 72-71 following a 5-4 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. Philadelphia was beaten in three of four games against Colorado over the weekend and has dropped to 4 ½ games behind the first-place Atlanta Braves in the National League East. Philadelphia has lost five of its last six.
Right fielder Bryce Harper is batting .307 to lead Philadelphia and has team highs in home runs with 32, RBIs with 72 and on-base percentage at .421. Shortstop Jean Segura is the leader in hits with 133. On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Phillies will send Ranger Suarez to the mound. The left-hander is 6-4 with an ERA of 1.38, 78 Ks and 30 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
- Chicago is 5-2 in its last 7 on the road
- The UNDER has cashed in 5 of the Cubs last 7 on the road
- Philadelphia is 1-5 in the last 6
- The UNDER has cashed in 3 of the Phillies last 5
Free MLB Pick:
Philadelphia is struggling as the Phillies were beaten in three or four games over the weekend by the Colorado Rockies and have lost five of the last six. Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills has performed well in each of the last three starts allowing a combined six runs on 16 hits across 20 ⅓ innings resulting in three victories for the Cubs. Final Score Prediction, Chicago Cubs win 5-3.
