Baseball matchup forecast, gambling prospects, tip - 25th April 2025 (Phillies against Cubs)
Weekend baseball is here, and it's time for our MLB picks series as the Philadelphia Phillies face off against the Chicago Cubs. The Phillies enter the game with a 13-12 record, placing second in the NL East following a 3-game sweep by the New York Mets. Meanwhile, the Cubs sit atop the NL Central with a 16-10 record, coming off a 2-game win streak over the Dodgers.
Phillies-Cubs Starting Pitchers
Taijuan Walker (PHI, 1-1, 2.29 ERA) vs. Colin Rea (CHC, 0-0, 1.32 ERA)
Last outings: Walker went four innings, surrendering one hit and three walks, taking a no-decision in the Phillies' 11-10 win over the Marlins. Rea pitched 4.2 innings, allowing five hits and striking out five, giving up just one run as the Cubs defeated the Diamondbacks.
Away/Home splits: Walker is 0-0 on the road with a 0.00 ERA and a .278 opponent batting average. Rea is 0-0 at home with a 1.35 ERA and a .192 opponent batting average.
MLB Odds: Phillies-Cubs Odds (Courtesy of FanDuel)
- Phillies: +1.5 (-184), Moneyline: +110
- Cubs: -1.5 (+152), Moneyline: -130
- Over: 8 (-115)
- Under: 8 (-105)
How to Watch Phillies vs. Cubs
Time: 2:20 PM ET/ 11:20 AM PTTV: NBCSP/MARQStream: Watch MLB games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)
Reasons for the Phillies to Cover the Spread/Win
The offense for the Phillies has been led by Kyle Schwarber, hitting .258 with a .411 OBP, seven home runs, and 16 RBIs. Nick Castellanos, Bryce Harper, and Trea Turner contribute with strong performances as well.
Reasons for the Cubs to Cover the Spread/Win
The Cubs are paced by Kyle Tucker's .314 batting average, seven home runs, 25 RBIs, and seven stolen bases. Ian Happ, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Nico Hoerner provide additional Cubs offensive output.
Final Phillies-Cubs Prediction & Pick
As strong as Walker has been, the Cubs' hitters have fared well against him, batting .301 with a .363 OBP, including Justin Turner's 5-17 record, two doubles, a home run, and four RBIs against Walker. Colin Rea boasts a solid 1.32 ERA in 2025, and although Phillies hitters have some experience against him, key players like Alex Bohm, Bryce Harper, and Trea Turner have struggled, combining for two hits out of 26 at-bats. Grab the Cubs in this matchup.
Final Phillies-Cubs Prediction & Pick: Cubs ML (-130)
- In MLB's weekend series, the Phillies, with a 13-12 record, are facing the Cubs, who lead the NL Central at 16-10.
- Starting pitchers for this game are Taijuan Walker of the Phillies (1-1, 2.29 ERA) and Colin Rea of the Cubs (0-0, 1.32 ERA).
- For sports enthusiasts, the odds for this match-up can be found on FanDuel, with the Phillies' moneyline at +110 and the Cubs' moneyline at -130.
- In Sunday's game, as per sports-analysis, the Cubs could prevail, given the Phillies' hitters' struggles against Colin Rea and the Cubs' hitters' strong performances against Taijuan Walker.
- Baseball fans can catch the Phillies versus Cubs game at 2:20 PM ET/ 11:20 AM PT on NBCSP/MARQ, or stream it live with fuboTV.
