St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs Betting Picks & Predictions
The St. Louis Cardinals will face off against the Chicago Cubs in the second game of a three-game series on Saturday evening. Andre Pallante will be starting for the
Game outlook
The St. Louis Cardinals will face off against the Chicago Cubs in the second game of a three-game series on Saturday evening. Andre Pallante will be starting for the Cardinals, while Shota Imanaga will be on the mound for the Cubs. The Cardinals currently lead the season series 3-0. Chicago is the betting favorite with the opening line at -167 and the current line at Chicago -171.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cardinals +154 | Cubs -171
Spread: Cardinals +1.25 (-71) | Cubs -1.25 (-123)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 63%.
St. Louis Cardinals
Andre Pallante will be starting for the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday evening. Pallante has been performing well, with two scoreless outings in his last three games and a solid 4.88 ERA and 1.58 WHIP for the season. The Cardinals have been struggling to break out but are currently holding the last wildcard spot. The team's pitching has been solid, allowing only seven runs in their recent series against the Pirates. Nolan Gorman has been a standout player, hitting 15 home runs and 33 RBIs this season. St. Louis is averaging 3.93 runs per game and has a 4.00 ERA. If you need help with betting on baseball, consider reaching out to the Best MLB handicappers for assistance.
Chicago Cubs Analysis
Shota Imanaga is expected to start the upcoming game based on his recent strong performance, despite a minor stumble in previous outings. The rookie pitcher has been impressive this season with a 1.96 ERA and 6-1 record. Chicago Cubs, who have struggled offensively recently, are looking to improve their performance. Michael Busch and Seiya Suzuki have been standout players for the team, contributing significantly to the offense. Chicago Cubs has a power ranking of 25 and ranks 19th in offense, scoring an average of 4.23 runs per game. St. Louis has struggled in recent matchups against Chicago, losing their last three games. Be sure to check out the latest betting opportunities and sportsbook promos for an exciting game.