Cubs vs. Phillies Prediction for Sunday [5/21/23]

MLB action continues on Sunday at 1:35PM ET as the Chicago Cubs lock horns with the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

The Phillies will have Taijuan Walker (3-2, 6.53 ERA) start, up against Justin Steele (6-1, 2.44 ERA) for the Cubs.

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

Who Will Win: Cubs vs. Phillies

Based on high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Cubs-Phillies MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Phillies a 52% chance of beating the Cubs.

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Cubs vs. Phillies Game Odds

• Run Line: Phillies +1.5 (-190), Cubs -1.5 (+164)
• Moneyline: Phillies -115, Cubs +102
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-115/-105)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Phillies are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Cubs, with -190 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Cubs (-1.5) to cover the run line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +164.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Phillies at -115, which means you can risk $115 to win $100, for a total payout of $215, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at +102, where you can bet $100 to profit $102, earning a total payout of $202, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 8 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Phillies (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the run line, while the 8-run Over/Under has a 54% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Cubs vs. Phillies

• Run Line: Phillies +1.5 @ -190 via BetMGM (64% probability)
• Moneyline: Cubs @ +102 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Total: Over 8 @ -115 via PointsBet (54% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class modeling and wagering expertise to help you make better investments with the legal sportsbooks in the United States.

While the Phillies are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Cubs moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Cubs vs. Phillies Prediction

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Sunday's Cubs-Phillies matchup, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of Cubs vs. Phillies on Sunday May 21, 2023.

Cubs vs. Phillies 2023

Sunday's game between the Phillies and Cubs at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to start at 1:35PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies
• Date: Sunday May 21, 2023
• Time: 1:35PM ET / 10:35AM PT
• Venue: Citizens Bank Park

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