The Chicago Cubs (+145) visit Busch Stadium to take on the St. Louis Cardinals (-175) on Wednesday, August 3, 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 41-61 against the spread (ATS), while the Cardinals are 56-47 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 Wednesday‘s matchup with 75.7% 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 Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Cardinals Player Prop Best Bets Today
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cardinals players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Cardinals vs Cubs Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Pujols | 0.5 +375 | 0.5 -700 |
| Brendan Donovan | 0.5 +775 | 0.5 -3000 |
| Dylan Carlson | 0.5 +575 | 0.5 -1400 |
| Lars Nootbaar | 0.5 +675 | 0.5 -2000 |
| Nolan Arenado | 0.5 +260 | 0.5 -450 |
Cardinals vs Cubs Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Pujols | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +160 |
| Brendan Donovan | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +125 |
| Dylan Carlson | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +190 |
| Lars Nootbaar | 0.5 -135 | 0.5 -105 |
| Nolan Arenado | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +185 |
Cardinals vs Cubs RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Pujols | 0.5 +150 | 0.5 -225 |
| Brendan Donovan | 0.5 +240 | 0.5 -375 |
| Dylan Carlson | 0.5 +170 | 0.5 -250 |
| Lars Nootbaar | 0.5 +250 | 0.5 -375 |
| Nolan Arenado | 0.5 +105 | 0.5 -150 |
Cardinals vs Cubs Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Miles Mikolas | 4.5 -155 | 4.5 +110 |
| Justin Steele | 3.5 -150 | 3.5 +105 |
Positive Betting Trends for the Cubs Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
Positive Betting Trends for the Cardinals: Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Cubs have gone 52-50 against the Run Line (-7.15 Units / -5.37% ROI).
- 41-61 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.75 Units / -13.91% ROI
- 44-52 when betting on the total runs Over for -13 Units / -11.57% ROI
- 52-44 when betting on the total runs Under for +3.9 Units / 3.47% ROI
Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Cubs have gone 56-47 against the Run Line (+6.15 Units / 4.73% ROI).
- 55-48 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.65 Units / 0.49% ROI
- 47-52 when betting on the total runs Over for -10.85 Units / -9.53% ROI
- 52-47 when betting on the total runs Under for +0.5 Units / 0.44% ROI
Justin Steele: Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Justin Steele has thrown inside pitches 43% of the time (173/402) on the first pitch of at-bats this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 51 total IP; League Avg: 30% — 100th Percentile.
Opponents are hitting just .132 (17-for-129) against Justin Steele’s curve and slider this season — 3rd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 51 total IP; League Avg: .222 — 97th Percentile.
Justin Steele has a strikeout rate of 50% (45 SO in 90 PAs) on low non-fastballs this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 51 total IP; League Avg: 33% — 98th Percentile.
Opponents have a line drive rate of 34% (22/65) against Justin Steele with runners in scoring position this season — 4th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 51 total IP; League Avg: 23% — second Percentile.
Miles Mikolas: Cardinals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Opponents have a two strike miss rate of just 17% (68/402) against Miles Mikolas this season — tied for 3rd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 25% — sixth Percentile.
Miles Mikolas has allowed an OBP of just .204 (93 PA’s) with runners in scoring position this season — tied for 2nd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .307 — 98th Percentile.
Opponents are hitting just .231 (12-for-52) against Miles Mikolas on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 2nd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .334 — 98th Percentile.
Opponents have a miss rate of just 17% (33/193) against Miles Mikolas with runners in scoring position this season — 2nd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 26% — third Percentile.