The Chicago Cubs (7-8) face the Philadelphia Phillies (7-8) at Citizens Bank Park for a three-game series. Both teams are struggling to reach .500, with the Cubs coming off a comeback win and the Phillies looking to improve their home record after recent losses.
Cubs at Phillies Prediction: Odds, recent stats, trends, and best bets for April 13
The Chicago Cubs (7-8) travel to Citizens Bank Park to take on the Philadelphia Phillies (7-8) in the start of a three-game series.
Chicago is coming off a 7-6 comeback win over Pittsburgh yesterday that saw them trail 5-0 at one point. The Cubs have been at or below .500 all season long and have another chance to reach .500 with a win today. Chicago's offense has sputtered this season with a .224 batting average (21st) and 122 hits (22nd), ranking bottom 10.
Philadelphia is 1-4 over the last five games and is looking to reach .500 at home. The Phillies are 4-5 at home this season and lost two of the past three. Philadelphia has lost two straight series and scored four or fewer runs in five consecutive games.
Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Probable starting pitchers for Cubs at Phillies
2026 stats: 5.2 IP, 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.53 WHIP, 3 Ks, 2 BB
2026 Stats: 16.1 IP, 1-1, 1.65 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 23 Ks, 4 BB
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Both the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies have a record of 7-8.
The Cubs won their last game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a score of 7-6, coming back from a 5-0 deficit.
The Philadelphia Phillies have a home record of 4-5 this season.
The Cubs have a .224 batting average, ranking 21st in the league, and have only 122 hits, placing them in the bottom 10.
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