Cubs vs Phillies Prediction and MLB Tips - 21 April 2026

The Chicago Cubs will sqaure off with the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, starting at 9:40am AEST.

The Cubs will have Colin Rea (2-0, 3.64 ERA) start, while the Phillies will counter with Aaron Nola (1-1, 4.03 ERA).

This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Cubs vs Phillies game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.

Who Will Win?

Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Tuesday's Cubs vs Philadelphia MLB match-up 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Cubs a 53% chance of defeating the Phillies at Wrigley Field.

Cubs vs Phillies: Odds

The latest betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed below:

• Head to Head: Cubs $1.87, Phillies $1.95
• Line: Cubs +1.5 ($1.54), Phillies -1.5 ($2.54)
• Total (Over/Under 7.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Cubs at $1.87 and the Phillies at $1.95.

The Cubs are 1.5-run underdogs against the Phillies, with odds of $1.54 available at TAB.

For the favourite Phillies (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.54.

The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Cubs (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 65% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.

Cubs vs Phillies: Betting Tips

• Head to Head: Cubs at $1.87 with TAB
• Line: Cubs +1.5 at $1.54 with TAB
• Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB

These Cubs vs Phillies predictions are based on world-class simulations and betting expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.

Cubs vs Phillies: Prediction

Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cubs vs Philadelphia game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and live updatestips.

Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Cubs vs Philadelphia match-up.

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Cubs vs Phillies: Essential Details

The game between the Cubs and Phillies at Wrigley Field is scheduled to begin at 9:40am AEST on Tuesday.

• Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Philadelphia Phillies
• Date: Tuesday 21 April 2026
• Time: 9:40am AEST
• Venue: Wrigley Field

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.

Conclusion

Our Cubs vs Philadelphia predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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