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Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies
The fans at Citizens Bank Park will be treated to a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies when they take their seats on Saturday.
Right hander Marcus Stroman will take the mound for the Cubs to start this game. Stroman is 2-5 this season with a 4.69 ERA.
Stroman's opponent in this one will be Zack Wheeler. The Phillies right hander has a 2.89 ERA to go along with a 8-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -147-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game's total opened at 8.
In their last action, Philadelphia was a 15-2 loser on the road against the Cubs. Bettors on Chicago at 110 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (17) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Chicago was a 15-2 winner on the road against the Phillies. Bettors on Chicago at 110 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (17) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Chicago:
Team record: 36-57 SU
Chi Cubs is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Chi Cubs is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
Chi Cubs is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia:
Team record: 49-44 SU
Philadelphia is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Philadelphia's last 12 games
Philadelphia is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Chi Cubs
Next up:
Chicago at Philadelphia Sunday, July 24