In this article we will formulate a Cubs vs Cardinals prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, August 15th at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Chicago Cubs Betting Preview
The Chicago Cubs are 72-51 this year after they won game one by a score of 3-0 on Friday. Chicago scored all three runs in the sixth inning, which was enough to get the low scoring win. The Cubs recorded six hits in the game and they were led by Suzuki, who went 2-4 with one home run and three RBIs. Holmes allowed one hit and zero earned runs over 6.2 innings for the win, while Webb picked up the save. Prior to this series, Chicago won two out of three against the Nationals and two out of three against the Royals.
This season, Chicago has a 4.07 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and a .244 opponent batting average, while they have scored 637 runs with a .249 batting average and a .338 on base percentage. Pete Crow-Armstrong has led the Cubs with 27 home runs and 73 RBIs, while Dansby Swanson has added 18 home runs and 66 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Matthew Boyd, who is 8-1 with a 3.50 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP over 79.2 innings pitched this year.
St. Louis Cardinals Betting Preview
The St. Louis Cardinals are 61-61 this season after they lost game one by a score of 0-3 on Friday afternoon. St. Louis didn’t do much at the plate and they wasted a great pitching performance in the loss. The Cardinals recorded three hits and they were led by Fermin, who went 1-2 with one walk in the game. Liberatore allowed two hits and two earned runs over 5.1 innings for the loss, while Soriano allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to this series, St. Louis won two out of three against the Phillies and two out of three against the Rockies.
This season, St. Louis has a 4.07 ERA with a 1.34 WHIP and a .252 opponent batting average, while they have scored 529 runs with a .240 batting average and a .315 on base percentage. Jordan Walker has led the Cardinals with 23 home runs and 84 RBIs, while Alec Burleson has added 19 home runs and 84 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for St. Louis is Michael McGreevy, who is 4-9 with a 3.64 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP over 126.0 innings pitched this season.
Why the Chicago Cubs will win
- The Cardinals have lost each of their last seven day games against National League opponents following a road loss.
- The Cubs have won seven of their last eight games against National League opponents.
- The Cubs have covered the run line in each of their last seven games against NL Central opponents.
- The Cardinals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games against NL Central opponents.
Why the St. Louis Cardinals will win
- The Cardinals have won each of their last three games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Cubs have lost three of their last four games as home favorites following a win.
- The Cardinals have covered the run line in each of their last six games against National League opponents following a road loss.
- The Cubs have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games as home favorites following a win.
- The Cardinals have led after 5 innings in three of their last four day games.
- The Cardinals have led after 3 innings in six of their last seven day games against National League opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Nine of the Cardinals’ last 10 road games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the last three games between the Cardinals and Cubs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of Michael McGreevy’s last seven appearances as a starter.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Cubs’ last six Saturday day games against National League opponents.
Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts
- Seiya Suzuki has hit a home run in five of the Cubs’ last eight home games against the Cardinals.
- Matthew Boyd has recorded five or more strikeouts in three of his last four appearances with the Cubs as home favorites against NL opponents.
- Carson Kelly has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight home appearances against NL opponents.
- Matthew Boyd has recorded a win in each of his last five appearances in day games.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong ranks 5th in the league in Steals (30) this season.
St. Louis Cardinals Player Prop Facts
- Michael McGreevy has recorded four or more strikeouts in five of his last six appearances with the Cardinals as underdogs against NL opponents.
- Blaze Jordan has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances with the Cardinals as road underdogs.
- Everson Pereira has hit a home run in two of his last three appearances with his team as an underdog.
- Alec Burleson ranks 9th in the league in Hits (131) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cubs rank 1st in the league for on-base percentage this season (.338).
- The Cubs rank 1st in the league for walks this season (524).
- The Cardinals rank T2nd in the league for home runs allowed this season (119).
- The Cardinals rank 28th in the league for doubles this season (171).
Cubs vs Cardinals Prediction
Chicago started this series with a win on Friday and they have won four of their last five games. The Cubs are 36-24 at home this year, while the Cardinals are 29-27 on the road. St. Louis has won three of their last five games and they have allowed three runs or fewer in three straight. The Cardinals are starting McGreevy, who has allowed 3, 2, 7, and 4 earned runs in his last four starts, while Boyd has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five starts. Take the Cubs -1.5 here.