MLB Prop Bets: Chicago Cubs vs Philadelphia Phillies (April 23, 2026)
The Philadelphia Phillies (8-16) face the Chicago Cubs (15-9) at Wrigley Field on Thursday at 2:20pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Cristopher Sanchez is the probable pitcher for the Phillies, while Edward Cabrera is the probable pitcher for the Cubs. The Phillies are favored to win at -131, while the Cubs are at +109. The total runs line is set at 9.0, with OVER at -105 and UNDER at -115.
- The Phillies (+123) have a 4-20 Run Line record this season, while the Cubs (-149) hold a record of 12-12.
- The Phillies have a 12-11-1 O/U record this season (meaning 12 games have gone over the total runs line, 11 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Cubs have a 14-9-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Phillies are averaging 3.4 runs per game this season (28th in the league). Comparatively, the Cubs are averaging +2.0 more at 5.5 runs (4th).
- In the field, the Phillies are allowing a whopping 5.5 runs per game this season (28th in the league), while the Cubs are allowing an average of 3.7 runs (5th).
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 an impressive .259 (ranking 3rd in the Major leagues), while the Phillies are batting an underwhelming .220 (29th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Cubs have hit 29 (7th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Phillies have managed 24 (T18th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Phillies have recorded 81 RBIs to rank 28th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Cubs have recorded 117 RBIs to rank 7th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Cubs have one of the strongest earned run averages this season, sitting at 3.39 (4th in the Majors), while the Phillies are at the opposite end of the scale with an ERA of 5.05 (27th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Phillies have recorded 232 this season, ranking T4th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Cubs rank T20th for total strikeouts, recording 197.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of only .224 against the Cubs this season (6th in the Major Leagues). Alternatively, the Phillies' opponents are at .281 (30th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillies | 8-7-9 | 6-4-5 | 2-3-4 | 7-5-7 | 1-2-2 | 0-0-0 | 3-2-5 |
| Cubs | 4-4-16 | 3-2-10 | 1-2-6 | 3-2-13 | 1-2-3 | 0-0-0 | 2-3-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillies | 8-12-4 | 7-7-1 | 1-5-3 | 7-9-3 | 1-3-1 | 0-0-0 | 3-6-1 |
| Cubs | 11-6-7 | 7-3-5 | 4-3-2 | 9-3-6 | 2-3-1 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -115 and the YRFI is paying -110.
- The NRFI is 9-15 in Phillies games this season. The Cubs have a 16-8 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Cubs recorded an upset 7-2 victory over the Phillies at Wrigley Field yesterday. Pete Crow-Armstrong went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with 2 RBIs. The Cubs have now won five straight against the Phillies.
