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Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies
The Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Citizens Bank Park.
The Cubs will give the ball to starter Justin Steele in this one. Left hander Steele is 6-1 this season with a 2.44 ERA.
Steele's opponent in this one will be Taijuan Walker. The Phillies right hander has a 6.53 ERA to go along with a 3-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -135-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game's total opened at 9.
In their last action, Philadelphia was a 12-3 winner on the road against the Cubs. Bettors on Philadelphia at -160 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (15) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Chicago was a 12-3 loser on the road against the Phillies. Bettors on Philadelphia at -160 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (15) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Chicago:
Team record: 20-25 SU
Chi Cubs is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Chi Cubs is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games
Philadelphia:
Team record: 21-24 SU
Philadelphia is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games at home
Next up:
Chicago home to New York Tuesday, May 23
Philadelphia home to Arizona Monday, May 22