Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia Phillies Predictions & Picks – Cubs To Record Back-To-Back MLB Wins

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15 Apr 2026
Leigh Copson 15 Apr 2026
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  • Game is taking place at Citizens Bank Park
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Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia Phillies Predictions & Picks

Chicago are tipped to follow up last night’s victory in Philadelphia.

The Cubs bats are firing right now and can light up Phillies starter Jesus Luzardo, who has made a rough start to the season.

  • Chicago Cubs are 3-1 in their last 4 road games
  • Chicago Cubs have scored 24 runs in their last 3 games
  • Philadelphia starter Jesus Luzardo has given up 16 hits & 14 runs
  • The two starting pitchers have a combined ERA of 9.04

Head To Head

  • Chicago Cubs lead the all-time series 1249-1133-18
  • Chicago Cubs won 10-4 when the two teams last met on April 14

Chicago Cubs Form

Chicago enter the final game of this series on the back of a win, but on an inconsistent run that has left them 8-9.

Date Opposition W/L Score
Apr-05 (1) at Cleveland Guardians W 1-0
Apr-05 (2) at Cleveland Guardians L 5-6
Apr-06 at Tampa Bay Rays L 4-6
Apr-07 at Tampa Bay Rays W 9-2
Apr-08 at Tampa Bay Rays W 6-2
Apr-10 vs Pittsburgh Pirates L 0-2
Apr-11 vs Pittsburgh Pirates L 3-4
Apr-12 vs Pittsburgh Pirates W 7-6 W/O
Apr-13 at Philadelphia Phillies L 7-13
Apr-14 at Philadelphia Phillies W 10-4

Philadelphia Phillies Form

Philadelphia come into this matchup having now lost five of their previous seven games to fall to 8-9.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Apr-04 at Colorado Rockies W 2-1
Apr-05 at Colorado Rockies L 1-4
Apr-06 at San Francisco Giants W 6-4
Apr-07 at San Francisco Giants L 0-6
Apr-08 at San Francisco Giants L 0-5
Apr-10 vs Arizona Diamondbacks L 4-5
Apr-11 vs Arizona Diamondbacks W 4-3
Apr-12 vs Arizona Diamondbacks L 3-4
Apr-13 vs Chicago Cubs W 13-7
Apr-14 vs Chicago Cubs L 4-10

Starting Pitchers

PlayerTeamRecordERAStrikeoutsInnings
Shota Imanaga Chicago Cubs 0-1 2.81 20 16.0
Jesus Luzardo Philadelphia Phillies 1-2 6.23 26 17.1

Verdict

Chicago have hardly been models of consistency, but they are in good form offensively.

The Cubs now face a starter that has given up a bunch of hits and runs this season, so give us the visitors and the plus-money.

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Best Bet2: Over 8.5 Total Runs @-116.28 at Stake.us - 3 Units
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