As we continue through the middle third of the regular season schedule, the Chicago Cubs (26W-44L) will visit the St. Louis Cardinals (40W-32L) at Busch Stadium on Friday, June 24 at 7:15 pm CT.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs Odds
St. Louis Cardinals -162 | Chicago Cubs +136 (BET NOW)
Over/Under 9 total points (BET NOW)
St. Louis Cardinals
This season, the Cards’ are hitting .253 as a team. As far as defense goes, the team has an ERA of 3.92 and a .988 fielding percentage. They lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 6-4 in their last game on Thursday, and are currently ranked number two in the National League Central. With all this in mind, do you think they can put one in the win column here?
The St. Louis Cardinals will play without Alexander Reyes (Shoulder), Tyler O’Neill (Hamstring), McKenzie Dickerson (Calf), Jordan Hicks (Forearm), Steven Matz (Shoulder), Timothy McFarland (Undisclosed) and Yadier Molina (Knee).
Chicago Cubs
So far this season, the Cubs currently hold a team batting average of .244. Defensively, they are carrying an ERA of 5.09 and a .983 fielding percentage. They are currently ranked number four in the National League Central after they were defeated by the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 in their most recent game on Thursday. Will they be able to pick up a much-needed win in this midseason tilt?
Regarding inactive players for this matchup, the Chicago Cubs are without Nicklaus Madrigal (Groin), Todd Smyly (Oblique), Wade Miley (Shoulder), Frank J. Schwindel (Back), Manuel Rodríguez (Elbow), David Bote (Shoulder), Bradley Wieck (Elbow), Codi Heuer (Elbow), Michael Hermosillo (COVID), Seiya Suzuki (Finger), Adbert Alzolay (Shoulder), Marcus Stroman (Shoulder), Ethan Roberts (Shoulder) and Daniel Norris (Finger).
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs Predictions
Moneyline Pick: St. Louis Cardinals (-162)
Over/Under Pick: Under 9 total points (-106)
Runline Pick: St. Louis Cardinals -1.5 runs (+122)
(*Predictions based on our proprietary predictive algorithm software)
