The Chicago Cubs (56-75) and the St. Louis Cardinals (76-55) begin a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Busch Stadium is at 8:15 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Cubs vs. Cardinals odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Cardinals lead 10-6
The Cubs have lost 4 of their last 5 games but they took down the Toronto Blue Jays 7-5 on the road in their last contest Wednesday. Chicago pitched a bullpen game Wednesday and every starter got a hit except for 3B Christopher Morel.
The Cardinals have won 6 of their last 10 contests. They outscored the Cincinnati Reds 19-12 and took 2-of-3 contests in a 3-game road series to start the week.