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Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies
The Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Citizens Bank Park.
Javier Assad will be the starting pitcher for the Cubs on this day. Right hander Assad is 7-5 this season with a 3.34 ERA.
Starting this game for the Phillies will be Cristopher Sanchez. The left hander has a 3.20 ERA to go along with a 11-9 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -172-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Philadelphia lost its last outing, a 10-4 result against the Cubs on September 24. Bettors who backed the Cubs at -110 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (14) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Chicago was a 10-4 winner in its last match on the road against the Phillies. They won as -110 underdogs, while the total score of 14 made winners of OVER bettors.
Chicago:
Team record: 81-77 SU
Chi Cubs is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Chi Cubs is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Chi Cubs is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Philadelphia:
Team record: 93-65 SU
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
Next up:
Chicago home to Cincinnati Friday, September 27
Philadelphia at Washington Friday, September 27