Cubs vs Phillies Prediction and MLB Tips - 24 April 2026
Last updated: Apr 23, 2026, 6:21PM | Published: Apr 22, 2026, 5:31PM
The Chicago Cubs will take on the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Friday, starting at 4:20am AEST.
Edward Cabrera (2-0, 2.38 ERA) will start for the Cubs, while the Phillies are going with Cristopher Sánchez (2-2, 1.59 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cubs vs Phillies game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Cubs vs Philadelphia MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Phillies a 51% chance of beating the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Phillies: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed here:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.95, Phillies $1.87
- Line: Cubs +1.5 ($1.62), Phillies -1.5 ($2.35)
- Total (Over/Under 9.5 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 $1.95 and the Phillies at $1.87.
The Cubs are 1.5-run underdogs against the Phillies, with odds of $1.62 available at TAB.
For the favourite Phillies (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.35.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Cubs (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 60% of the time, while the 9.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Cubs vs Phillies: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cubs at $1.95 with TAB
- Line: Cubs +1.5 at $1.62 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 9.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Cubs vs Phillies betting tips are based on market-leading simulations and gambling intelligence to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Phillies have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cubs to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Cubs vs Phillies: Prediction
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Cubs vs Phillies: Essential Details
The game between the Cubs and Phillies at Wrigley Field is scheduled to start at 4:20am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Date: Friday 24 April 2026
- Time: 4:20am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Cubs vs Philadelphia predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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