Phillies vs Cubs: Prediction and MLB Tips - 22 May 2023
Last updated: May 21, 2023, 5:36PM | Published: May 20, 2023, 7:46PM
The Philadelphia Phillies face the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Citizens Bank Park on Monday, beginning at 3:35am AEST.
Taijuan Walker (3-2, 6.53 ERA) will get the ball for the Phillies, while the Cubs are going with Justin Steele (6-1, 2.44 ERA).
Stats Insider's free betting tips for Phillies vs Cubs, plus the latest betting odds in Australia, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Phillies vs Cubs
Based on state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Monday's Philadelphia-CHI Cubs MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Phillies a 52% chance of defeating the Cubs at Citizens Bank Park.
More: Free Betting Guide for Phillies vs Cubs
Phillies vs Cubs: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Monday's MLB game at Citizens Bank Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Phillies $1.80, Cubs $2.05
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $2.00, Under $1.83
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Phillies to win at $1.80 and the Cubs to win at $2.05.
The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.00 and odds for the Under at $1.83.
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Phillies vs Cubs: Best Bets
- Head to Head: CHI Cubs at $2.05 with bet365 (1.7% edge)
- Total Runs: Over 8.5 at $2.00 with bet365 (1.4% edge)
Today's Phillies vs Cubs betting tips are based on complex simulations and betting experience to bring 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 preferred option due to the 1.7% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 8.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.00) that are available from bet365.
Phillies vs Cubs: Prediction
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Stats Insider has full coverage of Philadelphia vs CHI Cubs on Monday, including pre-game predictions, free tips, and live updates.
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Philadelphia vs CHI Cubs game at Citizens Bank Park.
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Phillies vs Cubs: Preview
The game between the Phillies and Cubs at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to start at 3:35am AEST on Monday.
- Game: Philadelphia Phillies vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Monday 22 May 2023
- Time: 3:35am AEST
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
Our predictions for Philadelphia vs CHI Cubs are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert 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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