St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs Betting Picks & Predictions
The storied rivalry between the Cubs and Cardinals continues as they face off in a Saturday matinee at Wrigley Field. St. Louis, currently second in the NL Central, will have
Game outlook
The storied rivalry between the Cubs and Cardinals continues as they face off in a Saturday matinee at Wrigley Field. St. Louis, currently second in the NL Central, will have Kyle Gibson (7-4, 3.97 ERA) on the mound, while Chicago, fifth in the division, will start Jameson Taillon (7-6, 3.35 ERA). The game is the third in a four-game series, with the first pitch scheduled for 2:20 EST. The Cubs are the betting favorite, currently listed at -112.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cardinals +100 | Cubs -112
Spread: Cardinals +1.5 (-195) | Cubs -1.5 (+170)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 53%.
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals dropped the series opener on Thursday, losing 5-4 and ending a two-game win streak. Despite this loss, the lineup has been productive, scoring a combined 22 runs in the three games prior to Friday's matchup and 60 runs in the last two weeks, ranking fifth in the NL. Paul Goldschmidt had a strong performance in Thursday's game, with three hits including a home run. The Cardinals' pitching staff struggled in the loss, giving up five runs. The team's starting pitching has a 4.36 ERA this season, with mixed results in their last few games. RHP Lance Lynn has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right knee inflammation. The Cardinals are currently ranked 20th in offense and defense, with a record of 77-85 this season.