Chicago Cubs vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/14

MLB game preview

The Chicago Cubs will play the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Cubs have a 7-9 record and are ranked fifth in the NL Central. The Phillies hold an 8-8 record and are third in the NL East.

Riley Martin is the starting pitcher for the Cubs, and Aaron Nola will pitch for the Phillies. The game will start at 6:40 PM on April 14, 2026, and the weather forecast predicts broken clouds with a light breeze. Fans can watch the game on TBS.

Chicago Cubs Team Preview

The Chicago Cubs have been busy on the road and at home recently. They had a tough game against the Phillies, losing 13-7. Javier Assad had a challenging outing, giving up 9 earned runs in just over four innings.

In their game against the Pirates, the Cubs managed a 7-6 win. Jameson Taillon struck out 10 batters but also allowed 6 earned runs. Dansby Swanson contributed with a home run, while Moisés Ballesteros added another.

The Cubs are getting ready for their next game with Riley Martin as the starting pitcher. Martin has a 0.00 ERA in the current season, having pitched only a few innings. The Cubs will need strong performances from their top hitters like Nico Hoerner and Moisés Ballesteros to support him.

Cubs vs Phillies Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies
  • Venue: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA
  • Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Cubs Moneyline +123, Phillies Moneyline -147

Philadelphia Phillies Team Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies recently had a strong game against the Chicago Cubs. They won 13-7 with 15 hits and 2 home runs. Kyle Schwarber hit 2 home runs and had 3 RBIs, while Cristopher Sánchez pitched 6 innings with 8 strikeouts.

In their loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 12th, the Phillies managed 10 hits. Trea Turner hit a home run and had 2 RBIs. Bryce Harper also contributed with 2 hits, including a double.

The Phillies have a .233 team batting average, ranking 15th this season. They have hit 17 home runs, placing them 5th in the league. Aaron Nola will start in their next game, holding a 3.63 ERA and 19 strikeouts this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Phillies are favored with a moneyline of -147, while the Cubs are at +123. The Phillies have a better batting average and slugging percentage, which gives them an edge. The Phillies are projected to win 5-4, making them the recommended pick for the moneyline.

The total for the game is set at 9.5, with the over at -107 and the under at -114. Both teams have shown strong hitting power, with home run rankings in the top six. The projected score is 5-4, suggesting a total of 9 runs. The recommendation is to take the under.