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2022 MLB Handicapping
(36-57-0) Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies (49-44-0)
Date: Sunday, July 24th
Time: 12:05 ETPM ET
Venue: Citizens Bank Park Philadelphia
Projected Pitchers: Drew Smyly vs. Bailey Falter
MLB Moneyline Odds: Cubs 120 Phillies -143
MLB run line Betting Odds: Cubs +1.5, Phillies -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 9.5
Chicago Cubs
Heading into the game, the Chicago Cubs have an overall record of 36-57-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 18-25. In the NL Central division, Chicago currently sits 4th So far, the team has gone 47-46-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 32.0% of their games. The Cubs’ over-under record is 43-44-6.
For Chicago, Drew Smyly gets the start with an overall record of 2-5. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.22. So far, he is lasting an average of 4.45 innings per outing, as well as 7.16 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.2 per 9. In total, Smyly has given up 9 home runs.
So far, the Cubs bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.28.
So far, the Chicago Cubs have been scoring runs at a rate similar to the league average, at 4.31 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -73.0. The Cubs come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.246. Chicago’s batting average on balls in play of 0.262 is ranked 12th. On the base paths, the Cubs have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 4th in the MLB in steals.
Chicago has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.66 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.87 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Philadelphia Phillies have an overall record of 49-44-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 24-22. In the NL East division, Philadelphia currently sits 3rd So far, the team has gone 49-44-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 66.0% of their games. The Philliess’ over-under record is 48-43-2.
For Philadelphia, Bailey Falter gets the start with an overall record of 0-2. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.82. So far, he is lasting an average of 3.11 innings per outing. as well as 7.71 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.57 per 9. In total, Falter has given up 6 home runs.
Throughout the season, the Phillies have not had to turn to their bullpen for major innings. The team’s relievers have a combined ERA of 3.87.
During the season, the Philadelphia Phillies have performed well on offense, averaging 4.66 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 49.0. On offense, the Phillies have a team batting average of 0.245, placing them 13th in the league. On their balls in play, Philadelphia has the 7th ranked BABIP of 0.277. In terms of stolen bases, the Phillies are doing so near the league average, at 0.8 per game.
Philadelphia has been strong on defense, ranking 8th in fewest errors at 0.46 per game. During the season, the team is averaging 0.8 double plays per game.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- The total has gone OVER in 9 of Chi Cubs’s last 10 games when playing Philadelphia
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
- The total has gone OVER in 9 of Philadelphia’s last 10 games when playing Chi Cubs
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup favors the Chicago Cubs. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Drew Smyly has the better WHIP of 1.35 compared to Bailey Falter at 1.46. Smyly will be facing a Phillies offense with a team batting average of 0.245 (13th). Falter has a tough matchup against a Cubs offense ranked 12th in batting average.
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