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Alec Burleson and Seiya Suzuki will look to continue their recent offensive production when the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs hit the field at Busch Stadium on Sunday, at 2:15 PM ET. The favored Cardinals have -149 moneyline odds to win against the underdog Cubs, who are listed at +125. St. Louis is the run-line favorite (-1.5). An 8.5-run over/under is set in this contest.
Take a look at everything you need from a betting perspective on the Cardinals-Cubs game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.
Cubs vs. Cardinals Game 1 Highlights | MLB on FOX
Check out the best moments between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals Game 1 on Saturday, July 13.
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Cardinals vs. Cubs Game Information & Odds
- When: Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 2:15 PM ET
- Where: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri
- How to Watch on TV: BSMW
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Run Line | Favorite Run Line Odds | Underdog Run Line Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | -149 | +125 | 8.5 | -111 | -109 | -1.5 | +141 | -169 |
Cardinals vs. Cubs Prediction
- Score Prediction: Cardinals 5, Cubs 4
- Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Cardinals 52%, Cubs 48%
Cardinals vs. Cubs Betting Insights
- This season, the Cardinals have won 27 out of the 49 games, or 55.1%, in which they've been favored.
- St. Louis has a record of 8-8 in games when bookmakers favor them by at least -149 on the moneyline.
- Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Cardinals have a 59.8% chance to win.
- The Cubs have been underdogs in 54 games this season and have come away with the win 24 times (44.4%) in those contests.
- This season, Chicago has come away with a win seven times in 11 chances when named as an underdog of at least +125 or longer on the moneyline.
- The Cubs have an implied victory probability of 44.4% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.
Cardinals Recent Betting Performance
- The Cardinals played as the moneyline favorite in eight of their last 10 games, and they went 5-3 in those matchups.
- In their last 10 matchups -- all had a set run total -- the Cardinals and their opponents combined to hit the over on the total seven times.
- The Cardinals have a 3-7-0 record against the spread over their past 10 games.
Cardinals Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.6 |
| HR | 11 |
| ERA | 4.70 |
| K/9 | 7 |
Cardinals Player Insights
- Burleson has been the Cardinals top run producer this season, leading the team with 52 RBI while hitting .285 with 16 home runs.
- Among all MLB hitters, Burleson ranks 25th in batting average, 77th in on-base percentage, and 26th in slugging.
- Brendan Donovan is hitting .270 with 22 doubles, a triple, eight home runs and 28 walks.
- Donovan ranks 139th in homers and 59th in RBI on the season.
- Donovan heads into this game looking for his fifth game in a row with a hit. During his last five outings he is hitting .250 with two doubles, a walk and an RBI.
- Nolan Arenado is hitting .265 with 14 doubles, eight home runs and 25 walks.
- Arenado is on a two-game hitting streak entering this contest. In his last five games he is batting .294 with a home run, two walks and three RBI.
- Masyn Winn has a club-leading .288 batting average.
- Winn takes a two-game streak with at least one hit into this one. During his last five outings he is hitting .278 with a home run, a walk and three RBI.
Cardinals Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | 0.5 (-245) | 1.5 (+110) | 0.5 (+350) | 0.5 (+150) |
| Willson Contreras | 0.5 (-230) | 1.5 (+120) | 0.5 (+320) | 0.5 (+145) |
| Nolan Arenado | 0.5 (-220) | 1.5 () | 0.5 (+550) | 0.5 (+170) |
| Masyn Winn | 1.5 (+180) | 1.5 (+110) | 0.5 (+700) | 0.5 (+250) |
| Brendan Donovan | 0.5 (-280) | 1.5 (+120) | 0.5 (+550) | 0.5 (+160) |
Learn more about this Cardinals vs. Cubs matchup on Fox Sports.
Cubs Recent Betting Performance
- The Cubs have played as underdogs in seven of their past 10 games and have gone 5-2 in those contests.
- In their last 10 games with a total, the Cubs and their opponents have failed to hit the over six times.
- The Cubs have won eight of their last 10 games against the spread.
Cubs Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 7-3 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.3 |
| HR | 11 |
| ERA | 2.05 |
| K/9 | 7.1 |
Cubs Player Insights
- Ian Happ has driven in the most runs for the Cubs with 56 runs batted in.
- Happ ranks 44th in homers and 26th in RBI among all hitters in the big leagues.
- Nico Hoerner is hitting .257 with 16 doubles, a triple, four home runs and 31 walks.
- Hoerner is 255th in home runs and 172nd in RBI among all hitters in the big leagues.
- Christopher Morel has 16 home runs, best in the lineup.
- Suzuki has 14 doubles, three triples, 13 home runs and 24 walks while hitting .266.
Cubs Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | 1.5 (+170) | 1.5 (+105) | 0.5 (+950) | 0.5 (+215) |
| Christopher Morel | 0.5 (-195) | 1.5 (+130) | 0.5 (+390) | 0.5 (+160) |
| Dansby Swanson | 0.5 (-235) | 1.5 (+130) | 0.5 (+500) | 0.5 (+180) |
| Ian Happ | 0.5 (-220) | 1.5 (+120) | 0.5 (+400) | 0.5 (+150) |
| Michael Busch | 0.5 (-210) | 1.5 (+130) | 0.5 (+425) | 0.5 (+175) |
Cubs vs. Cardinals Game 1 Highlights | MLB on FOX
Check out the best moments between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals Game 1 on Saturday, July 13.
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