Free MLB Pick: Cubs vs. Cardinals Odds
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2021 MLB Handicapping
(41-60) Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals (54-48)
Date: Thursday, August 4th, 2022
Time: 7:05 PM ET
Venue: Cardinals Stadium, St. Louis
Projected Pitchers: Marcus Stroman vs. Jose Quintana
MLB Moneyline Odds: Cubs +125 | Cardinals -145
MLB RunLine Betting Odds: Cardinals -1.5 / Cubs +1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U 8.5
The Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals face off on Thursday in an MLB showdown at Busch Stadium. On Tuesday it was the Cardinals that were able to secure the 6-0 victory.
Chicago Cubs
The Cubs come into this game with a 41-61 record overall but they have gone 52-50 on the run line. Over the last two games the Cubs have failed to score and they need to get the offense going here.
The Cubs are averaging 4.19 runs while their pitching staff is giving up 4.96 runs per game. The offense is ranked 21st in the league while their pitching staff is ranked 25th in the league. Patrick Wisdom has hit 19 home runs and driven in 50 RBIs.
On the mound for the Cubs is Marcus Stroman who sits with a 3-5 record and an ERA of 3.99. In his last start against the San Francisco Giants he went six innings giving up eight hits and zero runs.
St. Louis Cardinals
On the other side of this matchup is the Cardinals who sit with a 55-48 record overall and they have gone 56-47 on the run line. In the first game of this series the pitching was strong and that led to the victory.
The Cardinals are averaging 4.63 runs while their pitching staff is giving up 3.92 runs per game. The offense is ranked 6th in the league while their defense is ranked 7th in the league. Paul Goldschmidt has hit 25 home runs and driven in 81 RBIs.
On the mound for the Cardinals is Jose Quintana and this will be his first start with the new team. Quintana comes into this game with a 3-5 record and an ERA of 3.50.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Cardinals are 1-7 in their last 8 Thursday games.
Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
Free Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB Prediction:
I expect both pitchers to be strong in this game and runs are going to be very hard to come by in this game. Look for both offenses to struggle and that will lead to this game being lower scoring. Back the under to cash here.
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