Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Picks & Predictions
The Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals will face off in their final game before All-Star week on Sunday, July 14. Chicago, with a 89-73 record, is 8.5 games back in the
Game outlook
The Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals will face off in their final game before All-Star week on Sunday, July 14. Chicago, with a 89-73 record, is 8.5 games back in the division but only 4.5 games back for a wild card spot. The Cubs have won seven of their last 10 games. The Cardinals, with a 77-85 record, are in second place in the NL Central and 3.5 games back of the lead. Jameson Taillon will start for the Cubs with a 2.99 ERA, while Miles Mikolas will start for the Cardinals with a 4.88 ERA. The game is set for 2:15 PM EST with St. Louis as the betting favorite opening at -130 and the current line at St. Louis -123.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cubs +111 | Cardinals -123
Spread: Cubs +1.5 (-180) | Cardinals -1.5 (+160)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 55%.
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are currently in last place in the National League Central division with a record of 89-73 this season. They are 8.5 games back of the Brewers for first place in the division and 4.5 games back of the Mets for a wild card spot. Despite this, the Cubs have shown improvement by winning seven of their last 10 games. In their most recent game, a 5-4 loss to the Cardinals, Miguel Amaya hit a two-run homer. Manager Craig Counsell commended the team's effort but highlighted missed opportunities for runs. On Sunday, the Cubs will start Jameson Taillon, who has a 6-4 record and a 2.99 ERA this season. The Cubs have struggled offensively, ranking eighth worst in batting average at .234, but have improved in July with an average of .274. Their power ranking is 14, with rankings of 18 in offense and 11 in defense.