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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 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 vs Chicago Stats

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 47-42.

Chicago Cubs Analysis

The Chicago Cubs missed an opportunity to widen the gap in the NL Central race as they faltered late in Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Despite their efforts, the Cubs managed only nine hits, with Michael Busch leading the charge with three hits, including a home run. The Cubs struggled to capitalize with runners in scoring position, going just two for 12 in those situations and leaving 10 men on base. Despite a strong outing from starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz, who allowed two runs in one-third of an inning, the Cubs fell to the Cardinals, with relief pitcher Brad Keller taking the loss after giving up five runs in one inning of work.

Looking ahead, Matthew Boyd will take the mound for the Cubs in his 18th start of the season. Boyd boasts an 8-3 record with a 2.65 ERA and has been in top form in his last three starts. In his career, Boyd has had success against the Cardinals, posting a 2-1 record with a 1.57 ERA in four starts. Furthermore, the Chicago Cubs currently hold a power ranking of 16 and rank second in offense, averaging 5.33 runs per game. Despite their strong offense, the Cubs rank 14th in defense, giving up an average of 4.08 runs per game. The St. Louis Cardinals have recently won two out of three matchups against the Cubs, further intensifying the competition in the NL Central.

Boyd set to shine against struggling Fedde as hosts aim for series win

The teams have split the first two games of the set, but the upcoming pitching matchup strongly favors the hosts. Boyd has had an impressive season and has been particularly dominant with a 7-1 record since April 23, including a perfect 3-0 in his last five starts. In contrast, Fedde has struggled recently with an 0-5 record in his last nine starts and no wins since May 9. His recent performances have been subpar, highlighted by a particularly rough outing against the Cubs in which he gave up seven runs in just 3.2 innings. With Chicago's strong offensive showing in the first two games of the set, it is expected that they will capitalize on Fedde's struggles once again to secure the win.

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