Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia Phillies 5/20/23 - MLB Betting Picks and Odds
Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies
MLB: 4:05 PM
May. 20, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : PHI 165 ; O/U 9
The Chicago Cubs continue a road trip Saturday in Philadelphia for game two against the Philadelphia Phillies. Chicago comes into Saturday four games below .500 after an explosive 9 run win in game one of this series to end a lengthy losing streak. Marcus Stroman got the start for Chicago giving up just one run on three hits across 6 innings of work to get the victory. The Chicago bullpen was fantastic as well giving up no runs on no hits across the final three innings of the game.
Offensively Chicago had one of their best games of the season with twelve hits and 39 at bats including three runs and scoring position to score ten runs in the game. Nico Hoerner led the way for the Chicago offense with three hits and six in bats including two home runs to drive in four of the 10 Chicago runs. Christopher Morel and Nick Madrigal chipped in as well driving in two runs each.
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The Philadelphia Phillies stay at home Saturday four games below .500 on the year riding a 5 game skid following their loss in game one of this series. Ranger Suarez got the start for Philadelphia giving up four runs on five hits after just two innings resulting in the loss. The Philadelphia bullpen was terrible as well giving up six more runs on seven hits over the final seven innings of the loss.
Nick Castellanos leads the way for the Philadelphia offense this season where they .300 batting average to go along with a team leading 51 hits in 44 games. Kyle Schwarber is swinging the biggest bat in the Philadelphia lineup leading the team with ten home runs, while Brandon Marsh posts a team leading .392 on base percentage. Alec Bohm has been the best run producer in the Philadelphia line up posting a team leading 32 RBIs on the year.
Recent Betting Trends:
Cubs are 7-1 in their last 8 games with the total set at 6.5 or lower.
Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 road games with the total set at 6.5 or lower.
Cubs are 6-2 in their last 8 games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 games with the total set at 11.0 or higher.
Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 home games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Free Betting Pick: Philadelphia Phillies -165
The Philadelphia Phillies have a huge pitching edge in this game and it will be the difference. Take the Phillies to ride their pitcher Saturday to the home win. Philadelphia will do enough Saturday to get the home win against the Cubs. Final Score Prediction, Philadelphia Phillies win 7-2.