Cubs Seek Victory against Cardinals Behind Pitcher Colin Rea
In the upcoming game between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals, the Cubs will be led by pitcher Colin Rea while the Cardinals will have Andre Pallante on the
Game outlook
In the upcoming game between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals, the Cubs will be led by pitcher Colin Rea while the Cardinals will have Andre Pallante on the mound. The Cubs currently lead the season series 5-3 and are looking to clinch another win to gain ground on the division-leading Brewers. For a detailed prediction of the outcome of this divisional matchup, be sure to check out our analysis of the Cubs vs. Cardinals game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cubs +102 | Cardinals -119
Spread: Cubs +1.5 (-200) | Cardinals -1.5 (+170)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 54%.
Chicago Cubs
Colin Rea will be the starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, following a decent performance in his last outing. Despite yielding two runs in 4.2 innings against the Orioles, he ended with a no-decision in a game the Cubs ultimately won. However, Rea has struggled in his recent outings, allowing 11 runs in his last three games. He currently holds a 4.23 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP, with an 8-5 record in 110.2 innings pitched this season. Against the Cardinals, Rea has a 3.89 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and a 2-3 record in 41.2 innings. The Chicago Cubs are currently four games behind the Brewers in the division and hold the 1st wildcard spot. Despite a series win against the Orioles, they recently lost two of three home games against the Reds, resulting in a setback in the standings. The Cubs have a road record of 30-26. Key players to watch include Pete Crow-Armstrong, who has struggled with a .279 OPS this month but has 78 RBIs on the season. Ian Happ has knocked in three runs in August, totaling 54 RBIs and a .720 OPS. Nico Hoerner has performed well against the Cardinals with a 1.1 OPS, along with 47 RBIs and a .720 OPS. Seiya Suzuki has a strong .950 OPS this month, with 27 home runs and 84 RBIs. The Cubs lead the league in runs per game, averaging 5.16, but their ERA ranks 16th at 3.90.