Chicago Cubs Look to Secure Series Win Against St. Louis Cardinals with Boyd on the Mound
The Cardinals vs. Cubs series in the Windy City is set for its final game, with Chicago having won the first game and St. Louis taking the second. The deciding match features
Game outlook
The Cardinals vs. Cubs series in the Windy City is set for its final game, with Chicago having won the first game and St. Louis taking the second. The deciding match features pitchers Erick Fedde for the Cardinals and Matthew Boyd for the Cubs. Chicago is favored to win with a betting line of -205. Stay tuned for the outcome of this exciting matchup.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cardinals +180 | Cubs -205
Spread: Cardinals +1.5 (-120) | Cubs -1.5 (+103)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 67%.
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals bounced back on Saturday, snapping a four-game losing streak by rallying to win the middle game of their set against the Chicago Cubs. The Cardinals currently stand third in the NL Central, 5.5 games behind the Cubs for the top spot. They recorded 13 hits in the game, with Alec Burleson leading the way with three hits, including a run and an RBI. Burleson, Nolan Gorman, and Yohel Pozo each hit home runs for the Cardinals. Matthew Liberatore and Steven Matz were key pitchers in the game, with Ryan Helsley earning the save. Erick Fedde will be starting for the Cardinals in their upcoming game against the Cubs, looking to improve upon his recent performances. St. Louis is currently ranked 12th in power rankings, with their offense averaging 4.58 points per game, defense allowing 4.22 points per game, and a season record of 48-42.