The St. Louis Cardinals (46-57) are set to host the Chicago Cubs (50-51) in a thrilling National League Central showdown. The Cardinals are looking to extend their five-game home win streak, while the Cubs are riding high on a five-game winning streak of their own. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Cardinals vs. Cubs predictions, odds, and picks below.
Cardinals vs. Cubs Odds
Moneyline: Chicago Cubs -110 (BetRivers) / St. Louis Cardinals -109 (BetRivers)
Total: 9.0 runs
Game Info
Date: Thursday, July 27
Time: 7:45 PM ET
Location: Busch Stadium, Saint Louis
TV: MLB Network
St. Louis Cardinals Betting Trends
The Cardinals have been performing well at home, with a 22-26 record in home games. They have a strong record when they out-hit their opponents, boasting a 30-11 record in such games. However, their overall record stands at 46-57, placing them fourth in the NL Central.
Chicago Cubs Betting Trends
The Cubs, on the other hand, have a slightly better overall record at 50-51, placing them third in the NL Central. They have a 23-25 record on the road and their pitchers have a collective 4.14 ERA, which ranks seventh in the NL.
Cardinals vs. Cubs Predictions
The pitching matchup for this game features Justin Steele of the Cubs and Miles Mikolas of the Cardinals. Steele has a 10-3 win-loss record with a 2.95 ERA this season, while Mikolas has a 6-5 record with a 4.33 ERA. Both pitchers have been in good form recently, which could make for a low-scoring game.
Offensively, both teams have been performing well in recent games. The Cubs have a .301 batting average over their last 10 games, while the Cardinals have a .272 batting average.
Cardinals vs. Cubs Picks
Given the recent form of both teams and the pitching matchup, the Cubs definitely have the advantage. Steele looks to improve on an outstanding season as the Cubs work toward making it six straight wins.
The Pick: Chicago Cubs Moneyline | -110 at BetRivers