Cubs vs. Phillies: Betting Preview for Sept. 25

Published 5:24 am Wednesday, September 25, 2024

The Philadelphia Phillies (93-65) and the Chicago Cubs (81-77) will go head to head in the series rubber match on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Citizens Bank Park, with Cristopher Sanchez getting the nod for the Phillies and Javier Assad taking the hill for the Cubs. The first pitch will be thrown at 6:05 p.m. ET.

At +155, the Cubs are listed as the moneyline underdogs in this game against the Phillies, who are -190. This game carries a total of 8 runs (over -115; under -105).

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Cubs vs. Phillies Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
  • Time: 6:05 p.m. ET
  • Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Venue: Citizens Bank Park
  • TV Channel: MARQ
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Phillies -190
  • Moneyline Underdog: Cubs +155
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Assad (7-5) will take the mound for the Cubs, his 29th start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Thursday, when he threw five innings against the Washington Nationals, giving up three earned runs while allowing seven hits.
  • In 28 starts this season, he’s earned six quality starts.
  • Assad will look to pitch five or more innings for the seventh start in a row.
  • He has made 28 appearances and finished four of them without allowing an earned run.

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Cubs Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Cubs have hit 168 homers this season, which ranks 19th in the big leagues.
  • Chicago is 16th in MLB with a slugging percentage of .396 this season.
  • The Cubs have a team batting average of .243 this season, which ranks 15th among MLB teams.
  • Chicago ranks 11th in the majors with 726 total runs scored this season.
  • The Cubs have an on-base percentage of .318 this season, which ranks 10th in the league.
  • The Cubs rank 16th in strikeouts per game (8.5) among MLB offenses.
  • Chicago has the ninth-best ERA (3.81) in the majors this season.
  • Chicago strikes out 8.6 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, 16th in MLB.
  • Cubs pitchers have a 1.253 WHIP this season, 14th in the majors.

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