The St. Louis Cardinals (-165) visit Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs (+140) on Monday, August 22, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05pm EDT in Chicago.

The Cardinals are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+100).

The Cardinals vs Cubs Over/Under is 8 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Cardinals are 66-51 against the spread (ATS), while the Cubs are 60-58 ATS.

Cardinals vs. Cubs Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

Cardinals vs Cubs Prediction for Today's Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cardinals will win Monday's matchup with 60.4% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Cardinals and Cubs and up-to-date player injuries.

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Best Cardinals Player Prop Bets Today

We've highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cardinals players for Monday's game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

• Paul Goldschmidt has hit the Runs Over in 22 of his last 28 games (+15.15 Units / 41% ROI)
• Nolan Arenado has hit the Total Bases Over in 17 of his last 22 away games (+12.50 Units / 48% ROI)
• Paul DeJong has hit the Singles Under in 18 of his last 21 away games (+12.15 Units / 29% ROI)
• Miles Mikolas has hit the Earned Runs Under in 18 of his last 24 games (+10.65 Units / 32% ROI)
• Paul Goldschmidt has hit the Singles Over in 26 of his last 42 games (+9.75 Units / 21% ROI)

Best Cubs Player Prop Best Bets Today

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cubs players for Monday's game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

• Ian Happ has hit the Hits Over in 50 of his last 65 games (+21.40 Units / 16% ROI)
• Rafael Ortega has hit the Hits Under in 17 of his last 22 games (+19.35 Units / 76% ROI)
• Ian Happ has hit the Total Bases Over in 27 of his last 37 games at home (+16.85 Units / 32% ROI)
• Rafael Ortega has hit the Total Bases Under in 20 of his last 22 games (+16.65 Units / 45% ROI)
• Rafael Ortega has hit the Runs Under in 19 of his last 23 games (+14.00 Units / 42% ROI)

Cubs vs Cardinals Home Run Prop Bets Today

Cubs vs Cardinals Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Cubs vs Cardinals RBI Prop Bets Today

Cubs vs Cardinals Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Positive Betting Trends for the Cardinals Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals

• The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 23 of their last 36 games (+11.00 Units / 27% ROI)
• The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 29 of their last 48 away games (+10.55 Units / 20% ROI)
• The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.85 Units / 11% ROI)

Positive Betting Trends for the Cubs: Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals

• The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 26 of their last 43 games (+11.75 Units / 25% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in their last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 78% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 games (+4.40 Units / 60% ROI)

Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Cardinals have gone 66-51 against the Run Line (+12.85 Units / 8.77% ROI).

• 66-51 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.45 Units / 5.46% ROI
• 54-59 when betting on the total runs Over for -11.6 Units / -8.96% ROI
• 59-54 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.1 Units / -0.08% ROI

Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Cardinals have gone 60-58 against the Run Line (-6.35 Units / -4.18% ROI).

• 51-67 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.05 Units / -10.39% ROI
• 51-60 when betting on the total runs Over for -14.6 Units / -11.26% ROI
• 60-51 when betting on the total runs Under for +4.15 Units / 3.18% ROI

Jordan Montgomery: Cardinals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents have a miss rate of 37% (73/198) against Jordan Montgomery on the first pitch of at-bats this season – 4th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 26% – 94th Percentile.

Jordan Montgomery has attempted to pick off a runner at second base 8 timesthis season – most among qualified SPs in MLB – 100th Percentile.

Jordan Montgomery has walked 26 of 532 batters (5%) this season – 10th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 7% – 85th Percentile.

Jordan Montgomery has a strike rate of just 61% (372/607) in two strike counts this season – tied for 5th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 66% – ninth Percentile.

Todd Smyly: Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Drew Smyly has thrown his curveball 51% of the time (141/275) with runners in scoring position this season – 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 59 total CB; League Avg: 17% – 99th Percentile.

Drew Smyly has thrown his curveball 42% of the time (1,462/3,461) since the start of last season – 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 140 total CB; League Avg: 16% – 99th Percentile.

Drew Smyly has allowed a slugging percentage of .573 (51 Total Bases / 89 ABs) versus the bottom of the order this season – 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 59 total IP; League Avg: .355 – first Percentile.

Drew Smyly has thrown his curveball 43% of the time (565/1,322) this season – 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 59 total CB; League Avg: 17% – 99th Percentile.

Cardinals Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs

  
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