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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 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.

St. Louis Cardinals

Andre Pallante is expected to start on Saturday for the St. Louis Cardinals, despite a recent loss against San Diego where he gave up two runs in five innings. Pallante has struggled with a 5.16 ERA in July and holds a 4.57 ERA and 1.32 WHIP for the season. The Cardinals are currently near the .500 mark and 5.5 games out of a wildcard spot, showing inconsistency in their recent performances. Willson Contreras has been a standout player in August with a 1.056 OPS, while Brendan Donovan is struggling with only one RBI in his last 10 games. St. Louis is averaging 4.39 runs per game and has a pitching staff with a 4.22 ERA.

Cubs Look to Take Advantage of Struggling Cardinals Pitching in Series Showdown

The Chicago Cubs are currently four games behind the Brewers and are in need of victories to improve their standing. They have emerged victorious in four out of seven matchups against the Cardinals this season. In contrast, the Cardinals have been struggling to secure wins consistently, only managing to win one of their last six series. Cubs pitcher Colin Rea has demonstrated steady performance, allowing two or fewer runs in five of his last seven starts, contributing to the Cubs' 5-2 record in his recent outings. On the other hand, Cardinals pitcher Andre Pallante has struggled, giving up five or more runs in three of his last five starts. Consequently, the Cardinals have a record of 1-5 in games where Pallante has pitched in the past six outings.

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