Cardinals vs Cubs Prediction Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis (Aug 1)
A great MLB matchup is on the way! It’s the Cardinals vs Cubs Prediction, trailing the Brewers by five games in the NL Central. The Cardinals, with a 56-52 record, are 16-16 against division teams. Tommy Pham led the offense, going 3/4 with two RBIs. The Cardinals’ series record stands at 17-14-3, with a 5-5 record in their last 10 games. These are seriously competitive MLB standings for the run!
Cardinals Insights:
- Over/Under Line: 8 runs
- Combined Run Average: 8.7 runs per game
- Over/Under Record: 52-53
- Run Line Record: 54-54 overall, 27-27 on the road
The Cubs, trailing the Brewers by 10 games, are 52-58 overall and 5th in the division. They lost their recent series to the Reds but won their last game 13-4. The Cubs have a combined run average of 8.4 runs per game and have struggled with over/under lines set at 8 or higher. Not looking too hot for great MLB scores!
- Combined Run Average: 8.4 runs per game
- Over/Under Record: 46-60
- Run Line Record: 53-57 overall, 34-24 on the road, 19-33 at home
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STL vs CHC Game Information
St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs |
Location of the Game: Wrigley Field, Chicago |
Date and Time: Thursday, August 1st 8:05 ET |
Season: Regular |
How to watch: MARQ |
Cardinals vs Cubs Prediction Betting Odds
Next, we have the odds for the MLB lines in these Cardinals vs Cubs Prediction.
AI Predictions and SportsBettingAI Picks
TEAM | AI PICKS | SportBettingAI PICKS | |||
Cardinals | 5 | 9 | CHC +1.5 (-201) | STL -104 | OVER 8 |
Cubs | 4 |
- AI Picks: St. Louis Cardinals 5 – Chicago Cubs 4
- SBAI Picks: Run Line Cubs +1.5 -201 | ML Cardinals -104 | OVER 8 RUNS
Cardinals vs Cubs Prediction Analysis
St. Louis Cardinals
Dissecting the MLB player stats: Sonny Gray starts for the Cardinals today as they face the Cubs on the road. Gray has made 19 starts this year, holding a record of 10-6 with a 3.79 ERA. His WHIP for the season is 1.10. In his last outing against the Nationals, he had a no-decision, giving up five earned runs in five innings. Prior to that, he won two straight starts.
Michael McGreevy controlled the mound in his Major League debut yesterday!#ForTheLou x @NationalPro pic.twitter.com/XOXeiIoS6U
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) August 1, 2024
The St. Louis Cardinals have been average offensively, ranking 21st in runs per game at 4.2. At home, they average 4.4 runs per game, ranking 17th. Alec Burleson leads the team with a .281 batting average, 18 home runs, and 63 RBIs.
Chicago Cubs
Shota Imanaga starts for the Cubs today, bringing an 8-2 record and a 2.95 ERA into the game. The left-hander has made 19 starts this year, with opponents batting .233 against him. Imanaga has 12 quality starts and averages 9.11 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, allowing three earned runs in 5 2/3 innings. Prior to that, he hadn’t allowed a homer in three consecutive outings.
Cody’s third hit of the night makes it 1⃣3⃣. pic.twitter.com/PQ9q5pPihz
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 1, 2024
The Chicago Cubs’ offense ranks below average in most categories. They are 23rd in runs per game at 4.2, with 108 home runs, ranking 21st. Their batting average is .234 (17th), and their slugging percentage is .378 (20th). Despite this, some players have been hitting well recently.
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