- Matchup: Chicago Cubs vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Game Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia
- Betting Odds: Chicago (+162) Philadelphia (-196)
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On Monday, the Chicago Cubs (6-7) will face off against the Philadelphia Phillies (6-7) at Citizens Bank Park. Currently, the Cubs hold a moneyline of +162, while the Phillies begin at -196. The over/under for this matchup is set at 8.5 runs, with pitchers Javier Assad and Cristopher Sanchez expected to take the mound.
The Cubs have recorded a slugging percentage of .355, accompanied by 108 strikeouts and 58 walks. This season, they’ve accumulated 51 RBIs and 93 hits, resulting in a batting average of .220. The team has hit 18 doubles and 13 home runs, scoring a total of 56 runs. As a collective, the Chicago Cubs are averaging 4.3 runs per game, placing them 12th in the league.
The Cubs’ pitchers have an impressive ERA of 3.32 (6th best in the league), with 103 strikeouts recorded so far. They have allowed 14 home runs and 46 total runs (3rd in the league) while issuing 40 walks. Their FIP stands at 4.15 this year. Chicago has given up 82 hits (averaging 6.5 per 9 innings) and 42 earned runs, maintaining a K/BB ratio of 2.58 and a WHIP of 1.07.
This season, the Cubs have used 39 relievers, with their bullpen inheriting 23 base runners, 30.4% of whom have scored. The bullpen has achieved only 1 hold, ranking them 30th in the majors. Cubs relief pitchers have entered games with runners on base 14 times and experienced 11 high-leverage situations. They have managed 2 saves out of 5 attempts, resulting in a save percentage of 40.0% after facing 6 save situations.
As for defense, the Boston Red Sox have recorded 342 putouts, 118 assists, and 4 errors this season, with a fielding percentage of .991, placing them 6th in MLB. The Cubs, with a remarkable 75.9% conversion rate of balls hit into play into outs, are ranked 1st in professional baseball across 1,026 innings.
Assad boasts a career of 336 innings with 274 strikeouts in Major League Baseball. With a record of 19 wins and 12 losses, his FIP is 3.32 after facing 1,425 hitters. His earned run average is 3.37, having allowed 126 earned runs, with a career WHIP of 1.318. He has given up 305 hits (8.2 hits per nine innings) and issued 138 walks.
Meanwhile, the Phillies exhibit a team slugging percentage of .356 and average 3.54 runs per game (25th in the league). They have hit 22 doubles, taken 46 walks, and scored 46 runs, hitting 12 home runs with 46 RBIs. Striking out 116 times (14th in baseball), they have totaled 96 hits and possess a low batting average of .219 along with an OBP of .306 this season.
The Phillies’ pitching staff has a WHIP of 1.267 and a FIP of 2.80. Their K/BB ratio stands at 10.10 (130 strikeouts to 29 walks), ranking them 25th in the league for hits allowed with a total of 118. They have surrendered 10 home runs and allow 4.81 runs per 9 innings (24th in baseball), resulting in a team ERA of 4.27 following 62 runs surrendered this season.
Philadelphia’s relief pitchers have inherited base runners at a rate of 36.4% over 11 encounters. So far, they have appeared 9 times during high-pressure situations and 11 times with runners on base. Out of 10 save chances, the Phillies have recorded 6 holds and have not blown any saves, making them statistically 3rd in baseball for save rate at 100.0%, having utilized 47 relievers this season.
After logging 1,044 innings, the Phillies hold a defensive efficiency of 64.7% (30th in MLB), having turned 6 double plays and earning a fielding percentage of .983 (19th in baseball) with 108 assists, 8 errors, and 348 putouts.
Sanchez’s career stats include 513 hits allowed and 532 strikeouts over 551 innings pitched. He has a 31-22 win-loss record, a 3.20 earned run average while allowing 8.4 hits per nine innings, having surrendered 196 earned runs along with a WHIP of 1.170 and a FIP of 3.2. His strikeout to walk ratio stands at 4.03, facing 2,262 hitters throughout his career.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB game against the spread or the moneyline?
Expert Pick: Bet on Philadelphia (-196) and under 8.5 runs
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