Cubs vs. Phillies Betting Preview August 31

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Cubs vs. Phillies Betting Preview August 31

You can bet Friday's Cubs vs. Phillies game online with Chicago -118 and Philadelphia 100.   The total is 8.5.

Pitching Matchup

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs LH Jose Quintana (11-9, 4.33 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Nick Pivetta (7-10, 4.76)

Quintana has been inconsistent, but he has pitched better in his last two outings, allowing three runs over 10 innings.

Pivetta started the month with three straight quality starts, but he has been knocked around in his last two outings.   He is 1-1 with a 5.40 ERA in two meetings with the Cubs.

Hot Trends

Chicago is 11-5 in the last 16 meetings.

Cubs are 6-1 in their last 7 games following a win.

Phillies are 2-7 in Pivetta's last 9 starts with 5 days of rest.

Our Record So Far

Current 2018 MLB Record: 41-33 (55.4%)

2018 NBA Record: 12-4-1 (75%)

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