The Philadelphia Phillies (-134) are going head-to-head with the Chicago Cubs (+124) in an exciting matchup that is set to kick off at 8:05 PM EDT today. The run total for this game is set at 8.5. The Phillies are currently favored to win by 1.5 runs, with odds of +125, while the Cubs have a handicap of +1.5 with odds of -145.
The pitching matchup for this game features Aaron Nola on the mound for the Phillies and Drew Smyly for the Cubs. These two teams faced off against each other just yesterday, with the Phillies emerging as the victors, defeating the Cubs by a score of 5-1. In that particular game, the Phillies were the favorites with odds of -140. The total for that game was set at 8.0 and managed to stay under by 2.0 runs.
Win Trends
Let’s take a closer look at the recent performances of both teams. Over their last 10 games, the Phillies have come out on top 7 times, showcasing their strong winning form. On the other hand, the Cubs have also won 7 out of their last 10 games, proving that they have what it takes to compete with the best.
Totals Trends
In terms of the totals, the Phillies have been leaning towards the under, with under bettors cashing in 8 times in their last 10 games. Meanwhile, the Cubs have seen their game totals go over in 3 of their last 10 games, while staying under in 5 of those contests.
For this game, our hot Shark player, Richard79, is leading the way. Richard79 recommends betting on the Philadelphia Phillies to cover the spread and win by 1.5 runs, at odds of +125. If you’re still unsure about this matchup, you can download the Shark Book app for free and see what others are saying about it. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to make an informed decision and potentially cash in big on this game.