Philadelphia Phillies vs. Chicago Cubs: Close Contest Predicted in Updated Analysis for Wednesday's MLB Game [7/3/2024]

The Chicago Cubs will face the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, commencing at 8:05PM ET.

Shota Imanaga (7-2, 3.07 ERA) will start for the Cubs, pitting him against Zack Wheeler (9-4, 2.73 ERA) for the Phillies.

Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Phillies as the most likely winner of the game.

"Our team has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Phillies-Cubs game 10,000 times," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"With the latest updates and numerous other variables, we estimate the Phillies' chance of winning at 51%, with the Cubs at 49%."

Phillies vs. Cubs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Wednesday's MLB game between the Cubs and Phillies at Wrigley Field is scheduled to start at 8:05PM ET.

• Who: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Chicago Cubs
• Date: Wednesday, July 3, 2024
• Time: 8:05PM ET/5:05PM PT
• Venue: Wrigley Field

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Wednesday's Phillies vs. Cubs matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Cubs vs. Phillies picks, be sure to check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Phillies vs. Cubs Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Run Line?

Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's MLB game between the Phillies and Cubs 10,000 times as part of our MLB picks coverage.

Our independent predictive model currently gives the Phillies a 51% chance of defeating the Cubs.

According to our model, the Cubs (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 7.5 runs has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Phillies vs. Cubs Odds [7/3/2024]

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Phillies	Cubs
Run Line	-1.5 (+150)	+1.5 (-172)
Moneyline	-115	+100
Total	o7.5 (-108)	u7.5 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Phillies vs. Cubs Picks

Our model's biggest edge in the Phillies vs. Cubs matchup is on the over/under.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the latest odds, reveal the best MLB bets for every game throughout the season.

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Conclusion

We predict the Phillies, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Cubs on Wednesday.

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