- Matchup: Chicago Cubs vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Scheduled Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia
- Betting Odds: Chicago (+110) Philadelphia (-132)
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The Chicago Cubs (7-8) will face off against the Philadelphia Phillies (7-8) at Citizens Bank Park this Tuesday. Betting odds favor Chicago at +110 while Philadelphia comes in at -132, with a total set at 9 runs. The pitchers for this matchup will be Colin Rea and Aaron Nola.
The Chicago Cubs are currently averaging 4.4 runs per game, placing them 10th in Major League Baseball (MLB). They have scored a total of 66 runs and maintain an on-base percentage of .321. The Cubs have 21 doubles and 15 home runs, along with 60 RBIs, totaling 112 hits for the season, and their batting average stands at .224. With a slugging percentage of .357, they have struck out 129 times while drawing 72 walks.
This season, the Cubs have achieved a K/BB ratio of 2.65 and their pitchers have posted a collective WHIP of 1.12. They have allowed 17 home runs and a total of 56 runs (4th in MLB). The pitching staff has conceded 101 hits (6.8 per 9 innings) and 51 earned runs with a team ERA of 3.43 (6th in the league) and 130 strikeouts. Their FIP stands at 4.13 for the year.
Chicago has transitioned 47 relief pitchers this season. The bullpen has inherited 24 runners, with 29.2% scoring. They have only recorded 1 hold this season (ranked 30th in the league). The relievers have faced runners on base 17 times and have been in 14 high-leverage situations. So far, they have accumulated 2 saves with a success rate of 40.0%, having faced 6 save opportunities.
The Cubs boast a defensive efficiency of 73.9%, converting balls in play into outs during 1,206 innings, which ranks them 2nd in the league. The Cubs have recorded 402 putouts, 137 assists, and 7 errors, maintaining a fielding percentage of .987 (11th in MLB). They have executed 13 double plays.
Colin Rea (career record of 38-27) has a FIP of 4.32 facing 2,613 batters throughout his major league career. He has allowed 597 hits (8.7 hits per 9 innings) while walking 185. His earned run average is 4.39 with 301 earned runs allowed, along with a career WHIP of 1.267, striking out 503 batters over 617 innings.
The Philadelphia Phillies have recorded 15 home runs this season along with 53 RBIs. They have tallied 26 doubles and drawn 52 walks while scoring 53 runs this year. The team’s on-base percentage is .307, coupled with a batting average of .221. They have a slugging percentage of .367 and average 3.53 runs per game (26th in MLB). The team has struck out 132 times (14th in the league) and amassed 111 hits.
Philadelphia’s pitching staff has a WHIP of 1.261 and a FIP of 2.75. They have allowed 135 hits (ranked 25th in MLB) and 69 runs this season with an ERA of 4.30 (64 earned runs). The staff has a K/BB ratio of 10.20, having recorded 152 strikeouts against 34 walks. They’ve allowed 11 home runs and 4.63 runs per 9 innings (23rd in MLB).
In 16 save opportunities, the Phillies have secured 10 holds and faced 1 blown save. Their bullpen has successfully converted 5 of 6 save chances and has inherited 13 runners, with a scoring rate of 38.5%. Philadelphia’s relievers have participated in 12 high-leverage situations and have taken the mound in 13 instances with runners on base. They are 5th in the league with an 83.3% save percentage, utilizing 56 relievers this season.
Out of 1,206 innings played, the Phillies have a defensive efficiency of 64.6%, ranking 30th in professional baseball. They have turned 7 double plays and have a fielding percentage of .983 (20th in MLB). The squad has compiled 131 assists, made 9 errors, and achieved 402 putouts this season.
During his baseball career, Nola has allowed 1,537 hits and notched 1,895 strikeouts across 1,732 innings. He has given up 737 earned runs, holding a WHIP of 1.149 and a FIP of 3.8. His K/BB ratio stands at 4.18, having faced 7,109 batters in his career. Nola (110-90 record) holds a 3.83 ERA and allows 8.0 hits per 9 innings.
Who will emerge victorious in today’s MLB showdown against the spread or the moneyline?
Prediction: Back Chicago (+110)
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