The Chicago Cubs (46-51) travel to face off against the St. Louis Cardinals (50-45) on Sunday, July 14th. This game will be played at Busch Stadium in St. Louis and televised on BSMW. The Cardinals are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Cubs are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Cardinals. First pitch is set for 1:15 CT.
Cubs vs. Cardinals Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Cubs (+112)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 Runs
- The Cubs have won 8 out of their last 15 games, showing a positive trend in recent performance.
- In the last 15 games, the Cubs have scored an average of 4.6 runs per game, indicating strong offensive production.
- The Cubs have won 5 out of their last 7 road games, demonstrating their ability to perform well away from home.
- In the last 15 games, the Cubs have held their opponents to 3 runs or fewer in 7 games, showcasing effective starting pitching.
- The Cubs have won 3 out of their last 4 head-to-head games against the Cardinals, indicating recent success against their upcoming opponent.
Cubs vs Cardinals
It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Cardinals vs Cubs series. St. Louis went into the matchup as -147 favorites and squeaked out a 5-4 win. Chicago had a chance to tie or win the game in the 9th inning but could only muster one run.
Both teams scored two runs in the first inning, and after that, the Cubs could only muster two more runs in the 8th inning. As for the Cardinals, they scored the game’s go-ahead run in the 8th, and both offenses went silent after that.
Kyle Gibson got the start for the Cardinals, going just four innings while giving up four runs and striking out three. JoJo Romero got the win out of the bullpen, and Ryan Helsley got the save. Javier Assad only went 2 1/3 innings for the Cubs, giving up three earned runs on seven hits.
Chicago’s overall series record this season is 11-16-2, and they are currently 8.5 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central. The Cubs have an overall record of 46-51 and have gone 11-21 against other teams in their division.
As underdogs, the Cubs are 15-24 on the road and 24-29 overall. Their run line record is 48-49, with a 35-18 record as underdogs and 13-31 as favorites. This season, their games have averaged 8.5 runs, and their over/under record is 42-51.
Jameson Taillon Gets The Start For The Cubs
Jameson Taillon gets the start for the Cubs today as he faces the Cardinals on the road. He has made 15 starts this season and has a record of 6-4 with a 2.99 ERA. Taillon’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.16, and he has turned in nine quality starts. In his last outing, he went six innings, giving up two earned runs, and got the win. Before that, he had given up at least three earned runs in three straight starts. Taillon has been much better at home this season, coming in with a 3.13 ERA compared to 3.21 on the road.
Cubs Offense Breakdown
For the season, the Cubs are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 19th in the league. Their team batting average of .235 is also below the league average, and they are near the bottom of the league in terms of home runs. However, they do have a few hitters who have been swinging the bat well of late, including Seiya Suzuki, who is 10/27 in his last six games with eight RBIs.
Christopher Morel and Ian Happ are the Cubs’ top home run hitters this season, but Morel is batting just .199, and Happ is at .240. Happ does have 56 RBIs this season, which is 12th in the league. Morel is also on a three-game hitting streak, but he is just 5/25 in his last six games.
St. Louis has a 50-45 record this season and is 3.5 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central. The Cardinals have won two straight games and have taken two of three in this series vs. the Cubs.
When the Cardinals win, they do so by an average of 2.5 runs per game, but in their losses, they are outscored by an average of 3.6 runs. Their games have averaged 8.7 runs this season, and their over/under record is 45-47. The over/under line for today’s game is 8.5 runs, and their O/U record with that line is 20-11.
Miles Mikolas Gets The Start For The Cardinals
St. Louis is sending right-hander Miles Mikolas to the mound today vs. the Cubs. He has made 19 starts this season and has a record of 7-7 with a 4.88 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Mikolas has a WHIP of 1.21 and has turned in 11 quality starts. Per nine innings, he is averaging just 1.51 walks compared to 6.31 strikeouts. In his last outing, Mikolas picked up the win, going 6 1/3 innings vs. the Nationals and not allowing a run. Before that, he had given up at least four earned runs in three straight starts.
Cardinals Offense Breakdown
Heading into today’s game, the Cardinals are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 20th in the league, and they have been a slightly better offensive team at home compared to on the road. As a team, they are batting .245, which is 10th in the league, and are also among the league’s best in terms of avoiding strikeouts. St. Louis has not been a big home run hitting team this season, as they are just 19th in the league in that category.
St. Louis will be looking for a big game from Alec Burleson, who is the team’s leader in RBIs and has gone deep 16 times this season. He has also been swinging the bat well of late, going 6/19 with two homers over his last five games. Brendan Donovan comes into the game on a four-game hitting streak and is batting .270 for the season.
Cubs vs Cardinals Prediction
Our pick for this Cubs vs. Cardinals matchup is to take the Cubs on the money line, with the payout sitting at +112. We actually have the Cubs winning this one by a score of 5-4, giving you a bit of wiggle room if you wanted to take the Cubs on the run line.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Miles Mikolas is projected to finish with five strikeouts, while Jameson Taillon is projected to finish with four. As for the offenses, the Cubs are projected to finish with nine strikeouts, compared to the Cardinals with eight.
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Last updated:July 14, 2024 Cardinals, Cubs