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St. Louis Cardinals Expected to Dominate Against Struggling Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field

The St. Louis Cardinals will face the Chicago Cubs in the final game of their series at Wrigley Field on Sunday afternoon. Miles Mikolas will be starting for the Cardinals, while Jameson Taillon will be starting for the Cubs. Chicago is currently the betting favorite, and has a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against St. Louis. The game is scheduled to begin at 1:05 PM. ET.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals +116 | Cubs -127
• Spread: Cardinals +1.5 (-256) | Cubs -1.5 (-104)
• Total: Over/Under N/A (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 56%.

St. Louis vs Chicago Stats

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals recently won two out of three games against the Pittsburgh Pirates, after splitting a series with Colorado. They will be aiming for their second consecutive series win in their upcoming game on Sunday. The Cardinals have been averaging 3.91 runs per game, with a batting average of .237 (19th in the league), on base percentage of .306 (21st), and slugging percentage of .374 (19th). Masyn Winn leads the team with a .301 batting average, while Nolan Gorman leads in home runs and RBI. The Cardinals' pitching has been solid, allowing 3.87 runs per game, with opponents batting .245 against them (21st in the league). Jack Mikolas had a strong performance in his last start, and will be a key player for the team moving forward. St. Louis is ranked 24th in offense, 20th in defense, and has a 34-35 record this season.

Chicago Cubs Analysis

The Chicago Cubs have struggled in their recent games, losing three out of their last four and falling to the bottom of the NL Central standings. They will look to improve their position with a win in their upcoming game. Despite their offensive struggles, with a low batting average and slugging percentage, the Cubs pitching has been solid, allowing just 3.83 runs per game. Key players include Cody Bellinger with a .262 batting average and Christopher Morel with 13 home runs and 40 RBI. In their last game, pitcher Taillon had a strong performance, giving up no runs in six innings. The Cubs have a power ranking of 25 and are ranked 19th for offense and 21st for defense. They have a season record of 34-37 and recently went 1-2 in matchups against St. Louis. For those interested in betting opportunities, there are promotions available at Sportsbook.

St. Louis Cardinals Expected to Dominate Against Struggling Chicago Cubs

The St. Louis Cardinals have been performing strongly as of late, winning four of their last five games, including two road games. Their offensive prowess has been evident, scoring a total of 12 runs in their recent three road games. The Cardinals are expected to continue their offensive success in the upcoming game, as they have shown proficiency against right-handed pitchers. Conversely, the Chicago Cubs have struggled in their recent games, losing three out of their last four matches and only scoring six runs in their last three games. Their offensive struggles are likely to persist in this game, as they have faced challenges hitting against right-handers. Pitcher Mikolas has been performing well, giving up only five runs in his last three starts. Considering these factors, it is recommended to favor the St. Louis Cardinals to cover the money line in this matchup.

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