Cubs vs Phillies Prediction and MLB Tips - 29 June 2023

Last updated: Jun 29, 2023, 12:06AM | Published: Jun 28, 2023, 12:22AM

The Chicago Cubs play the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Thursday, starting at 10:05am AEST.

Drew Smyly (7-4, 3.38 ERA) will get the ball for the Cubs, while the Phillies will counter with Aaron Nola (6-5, 4.38 ERA).

Stats Insider's top betting tips for Cubs vs Phillies, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Cubs vs Phillies

Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Thursday's CHI Cubs-Philadelphia MLB game 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Phillies a 54% chance of winning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

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Cubs vs Phillies: Odds

The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are shown here:

Head to Head: Cubs $2.15, Phillies $1.71
Line: Cubs +1.5 ($1.69), Phillies -1.5 ($2.20)
Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.87, Under $1.95

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

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Cubs at $2.15 and the Phillies at $1.71.

The Cubs are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Phillies, with odds of $1.69 currently available at PointsBet.

For the favourite Phillies (-1.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $2.20.

The Over/Under for Cubs vs Phillies has been set at 8.5 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.87 and odds for the Under at $1.95.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Cubs (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Cubs vs Phillies: Best Bets

Head to Head: CHI Cubs at $2.15 with PointsBet
Line: Cubs +1.5 at $1.69 with PointsBet (59% probability)
Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.95 with bet365 (50% probability)

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

While the Phillies have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cubs to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Cubs vs Phillies: Prediction

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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of CHI Cubs vs Philadelphia on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.

Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the CHI Cubs vs Philadelphia game at Wrigley Field.

As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best tips for every MLB game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.

Cubs vs Phillies: Preview

The game between the Cubs and Phillies at Wrigley Field is scheduled to start at 10:05am AEST on Thursday.

Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Philadelphia Phillies
Date: Thursday 29 June 2023
Time: 10:05am AEST
Venue: Wrigley Field

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

Our predictions for CHI Cubs vs Philadelphia are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics 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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