This article will formulate a prediction for the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Chicago Cubs MLB game on Friday, April 25th, at Wrigley Field. Have a look at it.
SYNOPSIS
Game Overview
The Chicago Cubs and Michael Busch will face Bryson Stott and the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field on Friday, with the first pitch at 2:20 p.m. ET. The Cubs are favorites at -136, while the Phillies are the underdogs with +115 odds to win. Chicago is the 1.5-run favorite (+158 odds). The contest’s over/under has been set at eight runs.
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Starting Pitchers:
Chicago Cubs: Justin Steele (3-1, 4.76 ERA)
Philadelphia Phillies: Michael Mercado (MLB debut)
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Chicago Cubs Game Info
Teams: Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
Time: 2:20 PM ET
Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
League: Major League Baseball (MLB)
Betting Odds
The current betting odds in the USA for Friday’s MLB sportsbook at Target Field are:
Moneyline (Head to Head):
Chicago Cubs: -136
Philadelphia Phillies: +115
Run Line:
Chicago Cubs -1.5: +158
Philadelphia Phillies +1.5: -191
Total Runs (Over/Under 8):
Over 8: -115
Under 8: -105
Note: To give you the best guidance possible, our betting recommendations are based on gambling intelligence like FanDuel MLB, Sportsurge MLB, MLB lines betus and industry-leading modeling.
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Weather & Ballpark Report
- Forecast: Partly cloudy with a 6% chance of precipitation
- Temperature: Approximately 56°F (13°C)
- Wind: 8.5 mph blowing out to left field
- Humidity: 56%
The wind conditions at Wrigley Field are notoriously unpredictable, which can have a big effect on how games play out. The wind that is blowing out to left field today might work in favor of hitters, which could result in higher scores.
What Should You Bet On? Our Free Picks
- The Cubs have won nine, or 75%, of their 12 games as favorites this season.
- This season, Chicago has won four of its seven games while favored by at least -136 on the money line.
- The moneyline at the bookies suggests that the Cubs have a 57.6% probability of winning.
- The Phillies have won three of their six games as underdogs this season.
- This season, Philadelphia has won once in three opportunities as an underdog of +115 or worse on the moneyline.
- The moneyline for this contest indicates that the Phillies have a 46.5% probability of winning.
Let’s get to the important question: who or what should you bet on in the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Chicago Cubs MLB sportsbook matchup? Based on the simulated prediction and results for this match-up, we at Betting World recommend you place the following bets:
Moneyline: Chicago Cubs at -136
Run Line: Chicago Cubs -1.5 at +158
Total Runs: Over 8 at -115
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Chicago Cubs Win Prediction
Chicago’s offense has been the best in baseball during the first few weeks of the season. The Cubs rank first in runs scored (6.27 per game), tied for first in OPS (.806), and first in total bases per game (16.23). Our prediction for the Phillies against the Cubs is Cubs for MLB Sportsbook.
