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Cubs vs. Cardinals: NL Central Rivals Face Off in Highly Anticipated Series at Busch Stadium

The Chicago Cubs will face off against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Monday, marking the first series of the season between these NL Central opponents. In their last ten meetings, the Cubs are 6-4 against the Cardinals with the over being 6-4 in those games. The Cubs vs. Cardinals prediction is eagerly anticipated, with Ben Brown (ERA: 5.57) set to start for the Cubs and Matthew Liberatore (ERA: 3.86) starting for the Cardinals. Chicago opens as the betting favorite at -110, with the current line favoring St. Louis at -106. Fans can catch the first pitch at 7:45 p.m. ET.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cubs -106 | Cardinals -106
• Spread: Cubs -1.25 (+132) | Cardinals +1.25 (-162)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 51%.

Chicago vs St. Louis Stats

Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs recently concluded a series with Seattle, with a record of 46-30 SU, 38-38 RL, and 37-31-8 O/U. They currently lead the NL Central by 5.5 games and have the league's second-ranked scoring offense at 5.3 runs per game. Chicago will have right-hander Ben Brown start against St. Louis, who has a 4-5 record with a 5.57 ERA and 1.48 WHIP in 74.1 innings this year. The Cubs made notable offseason additions and are aiming to compete for a division title in the 2025 season. With a power ranking of 6 and ranking 2 in offense and 11 in defense, the team is healthy for Monday's game against the Cardinals.

St. Louis Cardinals Analysis

The St. Louis Cardinals recently finished a series with Cincinnati, maintaining a strong record of 42-35. They are coming off a 9-1 streak in their previous ten games. Lefty Matthew Liberatore will start against Chicago on Monday, having posted a 4-6 record with a 4.08 ERA this season. While the team has experienced pitching staff, questions remain about their competitiveness this season, despite their solid offensive output. The Cardinals have no new injuries for Monday's game against the Cubs and have a power ranking of 21, ranking 8th in offense and 17th in defense. In their last three matchups, Chicago won 1-2 against St. Louis.

Expert Prediction: Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals - Who Will Emerge Victorious in MLB Showdown?

Discover who will emerge victorious in the upcoming match between NL Central division rivals, the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals, by reading our expert prediction. Stay informed on the latest insights and analysis to make an informed decision on the outcome of this highly anticipated game. Be sure to tune in to witness the action unfold between these two competitive teams.

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