MLB Prop Bets: Philadelphia Phillies vs Chicago Cubs (April 15, 2026)
The Chicago Cubs (8-9) face the Philadelphia Phillies (8-9) at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Shota Imanaga is the probable pitcher for the Cubs, while Jesus Luzardo is the probable pitcher for the Phillies. The Phillies are favored to win at -143, while the Cubs are at +119. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -105.
- The Cubs (-171) have a 6-11 Run Line record this season, while the Phillies (+141) hold a record of 4-13.
- The Cubs have a 10-6-1 O/U record this season (meaning 10 games have gone over the total runs line, six have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Phillies have a 9-7-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Cubs are averaging 4.9 runs per game this season (9th in the league). Comparatively, the Phillies are averaging only 4.1 (20th).
- In the field, the Cubs are allowing 4.3 runs per game this season (15th in the league), while the Phillies are allowing an average of 5.1 runs (24th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Cubs are at .239 (ranking 13th in the Major leagues), while the Phillies are batting .233 (16th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Phillies have hit 18 (T13th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Cubs have managed 17 (T15th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Cubs have recorded 75 RBIs to rank 10th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Phillies have recorded 69 RBIs to rank T17th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Phillies have an earned run average of 4.62 this season (25th in the Majors), while The Cubs have an ERA of 3.99 (15th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Cubs have recorded 143 this season, ranking T18th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Phillies rank 2nd for total strikeouts, recording 175.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .269 against the Phillies this season (29th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Cubs' opponents are at .224 (7th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 2-3-12 | 1-2-6 | 1-1-6 | 1-2-9 | 1-1-3 | 0-0-0 | 1-2-7 |
| Phillies | 6-5-6 | 4-3-4 | 2-2-2 | 6-5-6 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 7-6-4 | 4-3-2 | 3-3-2 | 6-3-3 | 1-3-1 | 0-0-0 | 2-5-3 |
| Phillies | 7-7-3 | 6-4-1 | 1-3-2 | 7-7-3 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 4-4-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -115 and the YRFI is paying -115.
- The NRFI is 12-5 in Cubs games this season. The Phillies have a 6-11 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Cubs recorded a 10-4 victory over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park yesterday. Edmundo Sosa was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording 3 RBIs.
