Continuing through the second third of the season, the St. Louis Cardinals (41W-33L) will once again take on the Chicago Cubs (27W-45L) at Busch Stadium on Sunday, June 26 at 1:15 pm CT.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs Odds
St. Louis Cardinals -188 | Chicago Cubs +158 (BET NOW)
Over/Under 8.5 total points (BET NOW)
St. Louis Cardinals
So far this season, the Cards currently hold a team batting average of .253. Defensively, they are carrying an ERA of 3.89 and a .989 fielding percentage. They are currently ranked number two in the National League Central after they beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3 in their most recent game on Saturday. 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 missing Alexander Reyes (Shoulder), Tyler O’Neill (Hamstring), McKenzie Dickerson (Calf), Jordan Hicks (Forearm), Génesis Cabrera (COVID-19), Steven Matz (Shoulder), Timothy McFarland (Undisclosed), Drew VerHagen (Shoulder) and Yadier Molina (Knee).
Chicago Cubs
The overall regular season batting average for the Cubs is .244 and in terms of pitching, the team has an ERA of 5.03. With regard to fielding, the team has a percentage of .984. They were beaten by the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 the last time they met on Saturday, and are currently number four in the National League Central. Will the Cubs pull it off when they face off again against the Cards?
The Chicago Cubs will play without 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 (-188)
Over/Under Pick: Under 8.5 total points (-105)
Runline Pick: St. Louis Cardinals -1.5 runs (+112)
(*Predictions based on our proprietary predictive algorithm software)
