Cubs vs Cardinals Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug. 2

The Chicago Cubs (+145) visit Busch Stadium to take on the St. Louis Cardinals (-175) on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 7:45pm EDT in St. Louis.

The Cardinals are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+115).

The Cubs vs Cardinals Over/Under is 8.5 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Cubs are 41-60 against the spread (ATS), while the Cardinals are 55-47 ATS.

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

Cubs vs Cardinals Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cardinals will win Tuesday‘s matchup with 73.2% confidence.

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


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Best Cubs Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cubs players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Ian Happ has hit the Hits Over in 38 of his last 48 games (+19.90 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Nico Hoerner has hit the Total Bases Over in 20 of his last 31 games (+14.75 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Ian Happ has hit the Total Bases Over in 34 of his last 53 games (+14.35 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Frank Schwindel has hit the Runs Under in 16 of his last 17 away games (+14.10 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Rafael Ortega has hit the Hits Under in 13 of his last 18 games (+14.05 Units / 71% ROI)
  • Best Cardinals Player Prop Best Bets Today

    And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cardinals players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Miles Mikolas has hit the Earned Runs Under in 16 of his last 20 games (+11.30 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Paul Goldschmidt has hit the Hits Over in 24 of his last 34 games at home (+9.90 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Paul Goldschmidt has hit the Total Bases Over in 20 of his last 32 games at home (+9.15 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Paul Goldschmidt has hit the Runs Over in 20 of his last 32 games at home (+8.80 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Juan Yepez has hit the Hits Under in 8 of his last 11 games (+8.55 Units / 68% ROI)
  • Cardinals vs Cubs Home Run Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Andrew Knizner 0.5 +625 0.5 -2000
    Dylan Carlson 0.5 +575 0.5 -1400
    Lars Nootbaar 0.5 +550 0.5 -1400
    Nolan Arenado 0.5 +275 0.5 -450
    Nolan Gorman 0.5 +375 0.5 -700

    Cardinals vs Cubs Total Hits Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Andrew Knizner 0.5 -185 0.5 +125
    Dylan Carlson 0.5 -275 0.5 +180
    Lars Nootbaar 0.5 -175 0.5 +125
    Nolan Arenado 0.5 -250 0.5 +170
    Nolan Gorman 0.5 -185 0.5 +125

    Cardinals vs Cubs RBI Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Andrew Knizner 0.5 +200 0.5 -300
    Dylan Carlson 0.5 +175 0.5 -250
    Lars Nootbaar 0.5 +210 0.5 -300
    Nolan Arenado 0.5 +110 0.5 -155
    Nolan Gorman 0.5 +160 0.5 -225

    Cardinals vs Cubs Strikeout Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Adam Wainwright 4.5 -130 4.5 -110
    Keegan Thompson 4.5 +110 4.5 -160

  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 24 games (+9.75 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 54 of their last 100 games (+9.65 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have covered the Run Line in 24 of their last 38 away games (+6.95 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 41 of their last 74 games (+6.60 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 10 games (+5.15 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 44 of their last 79 games (+10.10 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 34 games (+9.85 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the Run Line in 20 of their last 33 games at home (+9.85 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 21 of their last 33 games at home (+8.00 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 33 games at home (+6.75 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Against the spread this MLB season, the Cubs have gone 52-49 against the Run Line (-5.65 Units / -4.29% ROI).

    • 41-60 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.75 Units / -13.14% ROI
    • 44-51 when betting on the total runs Over for -11.85 Units / -10.65% ROI
    • 51-44 when betting on the total runs Under for +2.9 Units / 2.61% ROI

    Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Against the spread this MLB season, the Cubs have gone 55-47 against the Run Line (+4.85 Units / 3.76% ROI).

    • 54-48 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.35 Units / -0.27% ROI
    • 47-51 when betting on the total runs Over for -9.7 Units / -8.61% ROI
    • 51-47 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.5 Units / -0.45% ROI

    Opponents had a = 95 mph’>Hard-Hit Rate of just 21% (4/19) against Keegan Thompson — tied for 7th best in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 37% — 96th Percentile.

    Keegan Thompson had a strike rate of 71% (69/97) — 4th highest in MLB over the last week; League Avg: 65% — 96th Percentile.

    48% of Keegan Thompson’s fastball strikeouts are located out of the zone this season — 14th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 50 total IP; League Avg: 36% — 89th Percentile.

    Keegan Thompson has allowed a slugging percentage of just .250 (12 Total Bases / 48 ABs) in late innings this season — tied for 7th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 50 total IP; League Avg: .394 — 90th Percentile.

    Adam Wainwright: Cardinals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

    Hitters have swung at 37% of Adam Wainwright’s fastballs (294/791) this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 49% — first Percentile.

    Right-handed hitters have a miss rate of just 19% (83/429) against Adam Wainwright this season — 4th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 26% — sixth Percentile.

    Opponents have a chase percentage of just 32% (111/345) against Adam Wainwright with two-strikes this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 42% — first Percentile.

    Opponents have a two strike miss rate of just 17% (54/318) against Adam Wainwright this season — 4th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 25% — sixth Percentile.

    Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Cardinals

      
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