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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Sunday, May 21st 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Cubs vs. Phillies
The Cubs take on the Phillies on Sunday, May 21st 2023 at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Chicago Cubs (20-25) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (21-24)
- Date: Sunday, May 21st 2023
- Time: 1:35 ET
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
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Chicago Cubs - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Chicago Cubs come into this road contest vs Philadelphia with a below .500 record (20-25). In the NL Central standings, the team ranks 3rd. Chicago will be looking to move their record on the road to above .500, as they are currently 9-14 away from home.
Despite being favored 22 times in 45 games, Chicago has managed to maintain an above .500 record against the runline. The team has an over/under record of 24-20, with an average betting line of 8.
Starting for the Cubs will be Justin Steele, with an overall record of 6-1. Coming into the game, Justin Steele has been tough on opposing hitters, posting an era of just 2.44. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .215. So far, Steele has given up two home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .270. With a total of 15 walks, Steele has a WHIP of 1.03.
Entering today's action, Chicago features the 11th-ranked scoring unit, averaging 4.9 runs per game. As a team, the Cubs are batting a healthy .264, placing them 5th in the league. In terms of home runs, Chicago ranks 12th, with a total of 57 home runs. Up to this point, Chicago has been one of the MLB's better teams at getting on base, ranking 4th at .338.
Philadelphia Phillies - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Chicago, the Phillies have a record of just 21-24. This places the team 4th in the NL East. On the season, the Phillies have an above .500 home record, going 12-8 at Citizens Bank Park.
Being the favorite in 28 of their 45 games has not helped Philadelphia improve their record against the runline, which stands at just 19-26. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 21-23.
For Philadelphia, Taijuan Walker gets the start, currently holding a record of 3-2. Taijuan Walker will be looking to bring down an ERA of 6.53. In his outings, opposing batters are hitting .269 against the right-hander. Taijuan Walker has given up eight home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .351. With a total of 19 walks, Walker has a WHIP of 1.50.
On offense, Philadelphia comes into the game averaging 4.4 runs per game, placing them in a group of teams near the league average. The Phillies have combined to hit .261, which ranks 6th in the league. So far, the team is the 20th-rated home run hitting team, with a total of 47 long balls. Philadelphia's overall OBP of .323 puts them 14th in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Cubs vs. Phillies
Heading into today's matchup between Philadelphia and Chicago, the Phillies are the betting favorite at -120 on the moneyline. Philadelphia's implied win probability sits at 54.55%. The MLB predictive model has the Phillies picking up the win. However, it is recommended to stick to the moneyline for today's action.
Recommended Betting Pick: Phillies Moneyline
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