MLB Prop Bets: Philadelphia Phillies vs Chicago Cubs (April 13, 2026)
The Chicago Cubs (7-8) face the Philadelphia Phillies (7-8) at Citizens Bank Park on Monday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Javier Assad is the probable pitcher for the Cubs, while Cristopher Sanchez is the probable pitcher for the Phillies. The Phillies are favored to win at -186, while the Cubs are at +153. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -105.
- The Cubs (-136) have a 5-10 Run Line record this season, while the Phillies (+113) hold a record of 3-12.
- The Cubs have an 8-6-1 O/U record this season (meaning eight games have gone over the total runs line, six have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Phillies have a 7-7-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Cubs are averaging 4.4 runs per game this season (T10th in the league). Comparatively, the Phillies are averaging only 3.5 (26th).
- In the field, the Cubs are allowing only 3.7 runs per game this season (T5th in the league), while the Phillies are allowing an average of 4.6 runs (23rd).
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 .224 (ranking 21st in the Major leagues), while the Phillies are batting .221 (25th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Phillies have hit 15 (T13th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Cubs have managed 15 (T13th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Cubs have recorded 60 RBIs to rank T17th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Phillies have recorded 53 RBIs to rank 26th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Phillies have an earned run average of 4.30 this season (24th in the Majors), while The Cubs have an ERA of 3.43 (6th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Cubs have recorded 130 this season, ranking 16th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Phillies rank 4th for total strikeouts, recording 152.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of only .212 against the Cubs this season (4th in the Major Leagues). Alternatively, the Phillies' opponents are at .260 (28th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 2-2-11 | 1-2-6 | 1-0-5 | 1-2-9 | 1-0-2 | 0-0-0 | 1-1-8 |
| Phillies | 5-5-5 | 3-3-3 | 2-2-2 | 5-5-5 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 7-4-4 | 4-3-2 | 3-1-2 | 6-3-3 | 1-1-1 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
| Phillies | 5-7-3 | 4-4-1 | 1-3-2 | 5-7-3 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -120 and the YRFI is paying -110.
- The NRFI is 11-4 in Cubs games this season. The Phillies have a 5-10 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Phillies recorded a 7-2 victory over the Cubs at Citizens Bank Park when these teams last met on June 11, 2025. Alec Bohm was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording 4 RBIs.
