Cubs vs. Phillies Prediction for Saturday [5/20/23]

The Philadelphia Phillies square off with the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, beginning at 4:05PM ET.

Aaron Nola (3-3, 4.53 ERA) will start on the mound for the Phillies, up against Jameson Taillon (0-2, 6.66 ERA) for the Cubs.

Dimers' best betting picks for Cubs vs. Phillies, as well as game predictions and best odds, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Cubs vs. Phillies

Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Cubs-Phillies MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Phillies a 60% chance of beating the Cubs.

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Cubs vs. Phillies Current Odds

• Run Line: Phillies -1.5 (+130), Cubs +1.5 (-140)
• Moneyline: Phillies -155, Cubs +135
• Total: Over/Under 9 (+100/-115)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Phillies are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Cubs, with +130 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Cubs (+1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -140.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Phillies at -155. That means you can risk $155 to win $100, for a total payout of $255, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at +135, where you can bet $100 to profit $135, earning a total payout of $235, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 9 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, make sure you check all the legal sportbooks available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Cubs (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 9 runs has a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Cubs vs. Phillies

• Run Line: Cubs +1.5 @ -140 via DraftKings Sportsbook (58% probability)
• Moneyline: Phillies @ -155 via DraftKings Sportsbook (60% probability)
• Total: Over 9 @ +100 via PointsBet

Our best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering expertise to help you make more informed decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 9 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+100) that are available from PointsBet.

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Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Cubs vs. Phillies on Saturday May 20, 2023.

Cubs vs. Phillies 2023

Saturday's game between the Phillies and Cubs at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to start at 4:05PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies
• Date: Saturday May 20, 2023
• Time: 4:05PM ET / 1:05PM PT
• Venue: Citizens Bank Park

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