As we continue through the middle third of the regular season schedule, the Chicago Cubs (27W-44L) will pay a visit to the St. Louis Cardinals (40W-33L) at Busch Stadium on Saturday, June 25 at 1:15 pm CT.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs Odds
St. Louis Cardinals -196 | Chicago Cubs +164 (BET NOW)
Over/Under 9 total points (BET NOW)
St. Louis Cardinals
So far this season, the Cards currently hold a team batting average of .252. Defensively, they possess an ERA of 3.9 and a .989 fielding percentage. They are currently ranked number two in the National League Central after they lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 6-4 in their most recent game on Thursday. Will they be able to pick up a much-needed win in this midseason clash?
Regarding inactive players for this matchup, the St. Louis Cardinals are without Alexander Reyes (Shoulder), Tyler O’Neill (Hamstring), McKenzie Dickerson (Calf), Jordan Hicks (Forearm), Steven Matz (Shoulder), Timothy McFarland (Undisclosed), Drew VerHagen (Shoulder) and Yadier Molina (Knee).
Chicago Cubs
This season, the Cubs’ are hitting .244 as a team. As far as defense goes, the team has an ERA of 5.02 and a .983 fielding percentage. They were defeated by the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 in their last game on Thursday, and are currently ranked number four in the National League Central. That said, do you think these guys can pick up a win in this midseason battle?
The Chicago Cubs are missing Nicklaus Madrigal (Groin), Todd Smyly (Oblique), Wade Miley (Shoulder), Frank J. Schwindel (Back), Manuel Rodríguez (Elbow), 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 (-196)
Over/Under Pick: Under 9 total points (-118)
Runline Pick: St. Louis Cardinals -1.5 runs (+100)
(*Predictions based on our proprietary predictive algorithm software)
