St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedJuly 6, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:July 6, 2025 ,

MLB St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs Prediction 7/6

The St. Louis Cardinals will play against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, July 6, 2025. The game will take place at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL, starting at 6:10 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN, and the weather forecast predicts a very hot day with a light breeze and light rain.

Cardinals vs. Cubs Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Cardinals +171. The Cardinals offer good value with a positive moneyline. They recently won against the Cubs and have a chance to do it again.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 7.5 (-113). Both teams have shown they can score runs, as seen in their recent games. The weather conditions might also favor more scoring.

Team Trends

  • The Chicago Cubs have a strong home record this season with 29 wins and 16 losses.
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have a road record of 22 wins and 25 losses this season.
  • In their last game on July 5th, 2025, the St. Louis Cardinals won against the Chicago Cubs with a score of 8-6.
  • The weather forecast for the game at Wrigley Field is very hot with a light breeze and light rain.
  • The Chicago Cubs are currently 5 games ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals in the NL Central division.

Cardinals vs Cubs Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals are set to take on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. This game is part of a long-standing rivalry in the National League Central. The Cardinals will rely on Erick Fedde as their starting pitcher. Fedde has a 4.57 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP, with a record of 3 wins and 8 losses this season. He will aim to improve his stats against a tough Cubs lineup.

On the other side, the Cubs will send Matthew Boyd to the mound. Boyd has been strong this season with an ERA of 2.65 and a WHIP of 1.08. His record stands at 8 wins and 3 losses. The Cubs hope Boyd can continue his good form and help secure a win at home. Fans can watch the game on ESPN, and the weather might play a role with hot temperatures and light rain expected.

Chicago Cubs: Home Team Overview

The Chicago Cubs have some strong hitters this season. Seiya Suzuki leads the team with 24 home runs and 75 RBIs. Michael Busch follows with a .293 batting average and 18 home runs. Dansby Swanson has played in 88 games and has hit 15 home runs. Nico Hoerner contributes with a .282 batting average and 48 runs. Carson Kelly adds to the lineup with 11 home runs in 57 games. Matthew Boyd is the starting pitcher for the Cubs. He has an ERA of 2.65 and a WHIP of 1.08. Boyd’s record stands at 8 wins and 3 losses.

St. Louis Cardinals: Away Team Insights

The St. Louis Cardinals have some notable players this season. Willson Contreras has played 84 games with a .246 batting average. He leads the team with 11 home runs and 51 RBIs. Brendan Donovan has a .296 batting average and has scored 47 runs. Nolan Arenado has hit 10 home runs in 81 games. He has a .244 batting average and 41 RBIs. Alec Burleson adds to the lineup with 11 home runs and a .294 batting average. Masyn Winn leads the team with 52 runs. Erick Fedde is the starting pitcher for the Cardinals. His ERA is 4.57, and he has a WHIP of 1.42. Fedde’s record shows 3 wins and 8 losses this season.

Final Betting Pick

The Cardinals have a chance to win again against the Cubs. They recently won 8-6, showing they can score runs. Their lineup includes strong hitters like Alec Burleson and Willson Contreras, who both have solid stats this season.

Choosing the over 7.5 runs is a good pick. Both teams have shown they can score, as seen in their recent games. The Cubs have a strong lineup, with players like Seiya Suzuki, who has hit 24 home runs this season. The weather conditions might also help the ball travel further, leading to more runs.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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