Overview
- Chicago hosts Philadelphia on Monday to start a four-game series, with Aaron Nola facing Colin Rea in the opener at Wrigley Field.
- The Cubs carry a five-game winning streak after sweeping the Mets and taking two of three in Philadelphia, outscoring foes 39-13 during the run.
- The Phillies enter on five straight losses and have managed nine total runs across their last five games, dropping their record to 8-13.
- Sportsbooks list a tight moneyline — examples include Cubs -115 and Phillies -105 — and NBC Sports Bet recommends the Cubs on the moneyline and leans to Cubs -1.5.
- Their three meetings this season have each produced at least 13 combined runs, yet projections differ on the total, with Covers backing the Over and NBC Sports Bet favoring the Under.