Chicago vs St. Louis Cardinals Predictions July 30, 2023: K. Hendricks vs S. Matz

St. Louis Cardinals Analysis

Steven Matz is set to appear for St. Louis in their upcoming series against the Chicago Cubs. The veteran lefty is currently posting a 2.74 ERA this month and has a 4.34 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP in 87 innings. He has limited the Cubs to one run in 8.1 innings this season and has performed well against them, totalling a 3.51 ERA and a 1-2 record in 25.2 innings. Lars Nootbar has been a battle against the Cubs' pitching, with six RBIs and a 1.06 OPS. The Cardinals are off to a 4-6 start in their last 10 decisions, but their offense has been strong with an average of 4.75 runs per game. Additionally, their pitching has been a liability, reporting a 4.65 ERA. With the Cardinals at 46-59, they appear to be sellers, 10.5 games out of the Wildcard. St. Louis Cardinals have a power ranking of 14 and are #11 for offense (scoring an average of 4.78 per game), #26 for defense (giving up an average of 5.02 points per game), and 77-85 overall. The Cardinals will send Steven Matz to the mound in their next series against the Chicago Cubs. Matz is posting a 2.74 ERA this month and has a 4.34 ERA & 1.44 WHIP in 87 innings. Lars Nootbar has recorded six RBIs and a 1.06 OPS against the Cubs' pitching. Cardinals offense has been strong with an average of 4.75 runs per game, but their pitching is weak with a 4.65 ERA and they are 10.5 games out of the wildcard.

Steven Matz to the Rescue with Cubs Series on the Line for Cardinals

The Cardinals will turn to Steven Matz to close out the series against Chicago. Matz has been strong this month, registering a 2.74 ERA, and has put up a respectable 4.34 ERA and 1.44 WHIP across 87 innings. Matz has also been impressive against the Cubs, maintaining a 3.51 ERA and 1-2 record in 25.2 innings. The offense has been solid, averaging 4.75 runs per game, inside the top 10, but the pitching has been a challenge, sporting a league-worst 4.65 ERA. Lars Nootbar has been a significant contributor versus Chicago, with six RBIs and a 1.06 OPS. Nootbar, absent from the lineup from time to time due to injury, is having a good campaign with 33 RBIs and a .808 OPS over 74 games. St. Louis just won two of three in Arizona, but they have struggled to string together wins for the year, and are now 4-6 in their last ten games, with a daunting 10.5 game gap from the Wildcard.

Cubs vs Cardinals Prediction

Spread Pick: Cardinals -1.5 (+144) to cover

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