The Chicago Cubs (27-24) take on the St. Louis Cardinals (23-26) Friday in the opener of a 3-game set at Busch Stadium at 8:15 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cubs vs. Cardinals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Cubs won 8-5 last year
One of the best rivalries in baseball is renewed Friday, and if you’re in the St. Louis area, Bally Sports Midwest has a treat in store. Chip Caray and Joe Buck will be on the call for 1 night only. Caray is the grandson of legendary Cubs and Cardinals announcer Harry Caray, and Buck is the son of legendary Cardinals announcer Jack Buck.
The Cubs limp into town just 3-7 over their last 10 as they completed a 2-5 homestand. They’ve scored just 23 runs in the last 10 games. One thing they have in their corner, though, is the MLB ERA leader Shota Imanaga on the hill.