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Cubs vs. Phillies prediction: Why Philadelphia is favored to win Monday's MLB matchup [4/13/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Chicago Cubs vs Philadelphia Phillies predictions for MLB Monday.
The Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs are scheduled to meet in MLB action at Citizens Bank Park on Monday, starting at 6:40 PM ET.
Cristopher Sánchez (1-1, 1.65 ERA) will start for the Phillies, up against Javier Assad (1-0, 0.00 ERA) for the Cubs.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model predicts the Phillies as the most likely winner of the Cubs vs. Phillies game.
This article offers a closer look at Monday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Cubs vs. Phillies prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's MLB game between the Cubs and Phillies, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Phillies a 60% chance of beating the Cubs.
According to our model, the Cubs (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
Cubs vs. Phillies odds [4/13/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Cubs | Phillies |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-137) | -1.5 (+125) |
| Moneyline | +154 | -184 |
| Total | o8.5 (-112) | u8.5 (-102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Cubs vs. Phillies picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Cubs +1.5 | -137 |
| Moneyline | Cubs | +154 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | -112 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Cubs to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Cubs vs. Phillies game-day updates and essential details
Monday's MLB matchup between the Phillies and Cubs at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to begin at 6:40 PM ET.
- Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies
- Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
- Time: 6:40 PM ET/3:40PM PT
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
Conclusion
We predict the Phillies, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat the Cubs in Monday's MLB matchup.
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