Chicago Cubs vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/13

MLB game preview

The Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies are set to play at Citizens Bank Park. Both teams have a record of 7-8 this season. The game will take place on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 6:40 PM. Fans can watch it on FS1.

Javier Assad will pitch for the Cubs. He has a record of 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA. Cristopher Sánchez will pitch for the Phillies. He has a record of 1-1 with a 1.65 ERA. The weather forecast shows overcast clouds with warm and breezy conditions.

Chicago Cubs Team Preview

The Chicago Cubs recently had a close win against the Pittsburgh Pirates, finishing 7-6. Jameson Taillon pitched six innings, giving up six earned runs but striking out ten batters. The team’s offense came alive with ten hits, including two home runs from Dansby Swanson and Moisés Ballesteros.

In a previous game, the Cubs lost 4-3 to the Pirates. The team managed nine hits, but none were extra-base hits. Edward Cabrera started on the mound, allowing three earned runs over five innings.

When they played the Tampa Bay Rays, the Cubs won 6-2. Colin Rea pitched five innings, allowing one earned run. Nico Hoerner was a standout hitter, going 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBIs.

Cubs vs Phillies Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies
  • Venue: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA
  • Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Cubs Moneyline +156, Phillies Moneyline -187, Cubs Runline +1.5 (-141), Phillies Runline -1.5 (+117), Total Over 8.0 (-113), Total Under 8.0 (-107)

Philadelphia Phillies Team Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies are coming off a series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. In their recent game on April 12th, the Phillies lost by a score of 4-3. They managed to get 10 hits, with Trea Turner and Bryce Harper leading the offense.

Kyle Schwarber has been a key player for the Phillies this season. He holds a batting average of .212 and has hit 4 home runs. Bryce Harper is another standout, with a .273 batting average and 3 home runs.

The Phillies’ pitching has shown mixed results. Cristopher Sánchez, their probable starter for the next game, has a 1.65 ERA with 23 strikeouts. The team ranks 20th in earned run average for the season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Phillies have a strong edge in this game with a moneyline of -187. Their pitching has an ERA of 3.42, ranking 6th, and they hold a batting average against of .212, ranking 4th. The Cubs struggle with a higher ERA of 4.16 and a batting average against of .256. The projected score is Phillies 5, Cubs 3, which supports picking the Phillies to win.

The total for the game is set at 8.0. The Phillies have a solid pitching staff, and the Cubs’ batting average is only .221, ranking 19th. These factors suggest a low-scoring game. The projected total is 8, so taking the under at 8.0 (-107) is the recommendation.