Chicago vs St. Louis Cardinals Predictions July 28, 2023: H. Wesneski vs J. Montgomery
Cubs and Cardinals Square Off in Showdown with Important Trades on the
Game outlook
Cubs and Cardinals Square Off in Showdown with Important Trades on the Horizon
Game Info
When: Friday, 7/28/2023 @ 8:15pm EST
Where: Busch Stadium Stadium Cubs vs Cardinals Odds & Probabilities Moneyline: Cubs +134 | Cardinals -150
Spread: Cubs +1.5 (-155) | Cardinals -1.5 (+135)
Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 60%.
The Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals face off in a key matchup, as both teams look to improve on their respective rough seasons. The Cubs have a 51-51 record and are on a six-game winning streak, while the Cardinals sit at 77-85, near the bottom of the National League Central Division. Drew Smyly (ERA: 5.02) will be the starting pitcher for the Cubs, while Jordan Montgomery (ERA: 3.37) takes the mound for the Cardinals. St. Louis is the betting favorite, opening at -140 and currently sitting at -150.
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs have had a rough season so far, but a recent surge of 41 runs in their last five games has them within a reasonable distance of wild-card position. Starting the upcoming game is Drew Smyly, who so far has allowed 59 runs in 103.2 innings pitched. He has an expected opponent Batting Average of .256, a Strikeout Percentage of 20.1, and an expected ERA of 4.23. Although he's struggled, the lineup has provided strong power, with Cody Bellinger, Christopher Morel, Dansby Swanson, Patrick Wisdom and Ian Happ tallying a combined 57 home runs and 492 total bases. But despite their run scoring, the Cubs are 8th in offense and 16th in defense with an average scoring of 4.91 and 4.44 respectively, and they currently sit at a record of 51-51.