Cubs at Phillies 7/22/22 - MLB Betting Pick & Odds
Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies
MLB: 7:05 PM EST
Jul. 22, 2022
TV: Apple TV+
Latest Odds : PHI -115 ; O/U 9
The Chicago Cubs open a three-game series on the road in the City of Brotherly Love on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Chicago is 35-57 following its 3-2 victory over the New York Mets last Sunday prior to the break for the All-Star Game. The victory avoided Chicago from being swept by New York after losing each of the first three games of its four-game series. The Cubs are fourth in the National League Central, 14 ½ games behind the first place Milwaukee Brewers.
Shortstop Nico Hoerner is batting .307 to lead Chicago, while third baseman Patrick Wisdom is the leader in home runs with 17 and RBIs with 46. Left fielder Ian Happ is the leader in hits with 87 and catcher Willson Contreras is the leader in on-base percentage at .366. On Friday, the Chicago Cubs will send Justin Steele to the mound. The left-hander is 3-6 with a 4.15 ERA, 79 Ks and 37 BBs.
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The Philadelphia Phillies are 49-43 following a 4-0 victory over the Miami Marlins last Sunday prior to the All Star game break. Philadelphia swept Miami in its three-game series outscoring the Marlins 16-1 and shutting out Miami and each of the final two games of the series. Philadelphia is third in the National League East, 8 ½ games behind the first-place New York Mets.
Third baseman Alec Bohm is batting .276 to lead Philadelphia, while left fielder Kyle Schwarber is the leader in home runs with 29 and RBIs with 58. Right fielder Nick Castellanos is the leader in hits with 89 and first baseman Rhys Hoskins is the leader in on-base percentage at .337. On Friday, the Philadelphia Phillies will send Kyle Gibson to the mound. The right-hander is 5-3 with a 4.35 ERA, 80 Ks and 26 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends:
Chicago is 1-9 in its last 10
The UNDER has cashed in 4 of the Cubs last 5 on Friday
Philadelphia is 5-2 in its last 7 at home
The UNDER has cashed in 9 of the Phillies last 11
Free Betting Pick: Philadelphia Phillies -115
Philadelphia is coming off a pair of shutout victories and the Phillies have won five of the last seven played at home. Chicago starting pitcher Justin Steele is coming off a disappointing outing in which the left-hander gave up six hits and four runs in six innings and the Cubs lost to the Baltimore Orioles 7-1. Philadelphia starting pitcher Kyle Gibson has had two consecutive strong starts, allowing one run on six hits across 13 Innings resulting in a pair of victories for the Phillies. Final Score Prediction, Philadelphia Phillies win 5-1.