Cubs vs. Cardinals Prediction
Are the Cubs a safe bet to beat the Cardinals today at 2:15PM ET and win their series in St. Louis?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Cubs are -125 money line favorites versus the Cardinals, who have odds of +105 to pull off the upset today at home. With Jake Arrieta set to face Adam Wainwright in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 8.5 runs.
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CUBS KEY TRENDS: The Cubs are just 2-6 in their last eight games overall and are 21-9 in their last 31 games after allowing five runs or more in their previous game. They’re also 102-47 in their last 149 games versus a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30 and are 91-44 in their last 136 divisional games.
CARDINALS KEY TRENDS: The Cardinals have won seven of their last eight games overall, including yesterday’s 5-3 victory over the Cubs. They’re also 5-1 in their last six games coming off a win, are 5-1 in their last six games versus a right-handed starter, and are 6-1 in their last seven games after scoring five runs or more in their previous game.
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OUR PREDICTION: Despite their loss yesterday, the Cubs have won seven of their last 10 games against the Cubs overall and are 6-1 in Arrieta’s last seven starts versus the Cardinals. They’re also 45-18 in Arrieta’s last 63 starts, are 37-16 in his last 53 road outings and have won 28 of his last 41 outings versus a team with a winning record. The Cardinals have been profitable with Wainwright on the hill, but he has not gone deep into games this year and the Cubs’ hitters are due for a breakout.
SUNDAY MLB PREDICTION: CHICAGO CUBS -125