The Chicago Cubs are set to face the Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia, with Ben Brown on the mound for the Cubs and Jesús Luzardo pitching for the Phillies. The Cubs managed to tie the series 1-1 after an 8-4 win, but the Phillies are struggling, having lost 10 of their last 12 games and 3 straight with Luzardo as the starter. As they prepare for the matchup, analysts are weighing in on betting odds, team performances, and player stats.

According to the latest betting lines, the Cubs are at +105 while the Phillies are favored at -125. The spread is set at 1.5 runs in favor of the Phillies, with an over/under of 9 runs for the total. Brown brings a 3-4 record with a 5.37 ERA, while Luzardo has a 5-2 record with a 4.46 ERA. With both teams in need of a win, this game could prove pivotal as the Cubs try to gain ground and the Phillies aim to snap their losing streak.