The Chicago Cubs will take on the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at 7:10 PM. The game will be held at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO. Fans can watch the game on ESPN, and the weather is expected to be very hot with overcast clouds.
Cubs vs. Cardinals Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Chicago Cubs -124. The Cubs have a better record and a recent win against the Cardinals. Their away record is solid, and they have a strong pitcher in Shota Imanaga.
- Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.0 (-116). Both teams have shown inconsistent scoring, and with Shota Imanaga’s low ERA, this game may not reach high totals.
Team Trends
- The Chicago Cubs have a road record of 31-27 this season.
- The St. Louis Cardinals have a home record of 33-25 this season.
- In their last game, the Cubs won against the Cardinals 9-1 with 13 hits and 2 home runs.
- The Cardinals won against the Cubs 5-0 in the game before their last meeting.
- The Cubs are currently ranked 2nd in the NL Central, while the Cardinals are 4th.
Cubs vs Cardinals Preview
On Sunday, August 10, 2025, the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals will meet at Busch Stadium. The Cubs hold a record of 67-49 and sit second in their division. They have won their last game and are 5-5 in their last ten games. The Cardinals have an even record of 59-59, placing them fourth in the division. They are coming off a loss and have gone 4-6 in their last ten games.
Shota Imanaga will start for the Cubs. He has an ERA of 3.12 and a WHIP of 1.00, with an 8-4 record. The Cardinals will counter with Sonny Gray, who has an ERA of 4.21 and a WHIP of 1.17, and a 10-5 record. The game will be broadcast on ESPN, and the weather forecast predicts a very hot evening with overcast clouds.
The Cardinals’ Key Players and Stats
The St. Louis Cardinals have some standout players this season. Willson Contreras leads the team with 16 home runs and 65 RBIs. Brendan Donovan has a .278 batting average, showing consistency at the plate. Masyn Winn is another key player for the Cardinals. He has played 105 games and has a .269 batting average. His 61 runs are the highest on the team. Alec Burleson is also making an impact. He has a .282 batting average and has hit 14 home runs. Nolan Arenado, with 10 home runs, adds depth to the lineup.
Chicago Cubs: Key Players and Performance
Seiya Suzuki is the top hitter for the Cubs. He has played 111 games with a .251 batting average. Suzuki leads the team with 27 home runs and 84 RBIs. Michael Busch is another important player for the Cubs. He has a .266 batting average over 110 games. Busch has hit 22 home runs and scored 53 runs. Dansby Swanson brings experience to the Cubs. He has played 114 games and has a .250 batting average. Swanson has contributed 18 home runs and 65 runs.
Final Betting Pick
The Cubs’ money line at -124 is a solid pick. They have a 67-49 record, which is better than the Cardinals’ 59-59. The Cubs also have a decent road record of 31-27, showing they can perform well away from home. Shota Imanaga, with an ERA of 3.12, strengthens their chances, as he has been effective in recent games.
The prediction for the game to go under 8.0 runs is reasonable. Both teams have shown inconsistent scoring, with the Cubs scoring nine in their last win but only zero in the game before. Imanaga’s low ERA suggests he can limit the Cardinals’ scoring. The Cardinals’ pitcher, Sonny Gray, has a higher ERA of 4.21, but the Cubs’ inconsistent hitting may keep the game under the total.
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Last updated:August 10, 2025 Cardinals, Cubs