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The Chicago Cubs (41-61) will attempt to snap a three-game losing skid on Wednesday versus the St. Louis Cardinals (55-48), with first pitch at 7:45 PM ET at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals will give the start to Miles Mikolas (8-8), and the Cubs will counter with Justin Steele (4-7).
With the Cubs (+151) visiting, the Cardinals (-178) are a solid favorite on the moneyline. The over/under in this contest is set at 8.
Cardinals vs. Cubs Odds
Run Line
St. Louis Cardinals (-1.5)
Moneyline
Cardinals (-178)
Total
8 Runs (Over: -118, Under: -103)
When, Where, at What Time is Cardinals vs. Cubs
- Game Day: Wednesday, August 3, 2022
- Game Time: 7:45 PM ET
- Location: St. Louis, Missouri
- Stadium: Busch Stadium
Cardinals Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Yepez | 10 Day Injury List | Forearm |
| Steven Matz | 15 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Drew VerHagen | 15 Day Injury List | Hip |
| Jack Flaherty | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Álex Reyes | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Tyler O’Neill | Day-to-day | Leg |
Cubs Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Brault | 10 Day Injury List | Illness |
| Jason Heyward | 10 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Andrelton Simmons | 10 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Wade Miley | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Kyle Hendricks | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Alec Mills | 15 Day Injury List | Back |
| Brad Wieck | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Michael Hermosillo | 60 Day Injury List | Quadricep |
| Adbert Alzolay | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Codi Heuer | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Ethan Roberts | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Manuel Rodriguez | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
Last Time Out: Cardinals and Cubs
Yesterday, the Cardinals claimed a 6-0 victory over the Cubs, with Adam Wainwright (7.00 IP, 0 R, 6 H, 4 K) earning the win for the Cardinals. Paul Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI to lead the offensive attack. Keegan Thompson (4.00 IP, 5 R, 10 H, 1 K) picked up the loss for the Cubs.
Betting Trends
Cardinals Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Cardinals have won 34 out of the 53 games, or 64.2%, in which they’ve been favored. St. Louis has a record of 8-4 in games where bookmakers favor them by at least -178 on the moneyline. The moneyline for this contest implies a 64% chance of a victory for the Cardinals. St. Louis and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 47 of their 103 opportunities. The Cardinals are 55-48-0 ATS in their 103 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | 97 | .332 (1) | .412 (2) | .611 (4) | 6.0% (10) | 21.9% (93) | 11.7% (23) |
| Nolan Arenado | 95 | .292 (28) | .359 (28) | .532 (12) | 5.0% (21) | 12.7% (13) | 8.7% (72) |
| Tommy Edman | 100 | .255 (74) | .322 (85) | .367 (129) | 1.6% (127) | 18.1% (58) | 8.3% (78) |
| Dylan Carlson | 84 | .250 (87) | .317 (96) | .413 (87) | 2.1% (108) | 18.6% (65) | 7.5% (90) |
| Brendan Donovan | 76 | .280 (-) | .394 (-) | .373 (-) | 0.7% (-) | 18.3% (-) | 13.0% (-) |
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cubs have come away with 29 wins in the 73 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. This year, Chicago has won seven of 22 games when listed as at least +151 or worse on the moneyline. The Cubs have an implied victory probability of 39.8% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup. Chicago and their opponents have hit the over in 43 of their 102 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. In 102 games with a line this season, the Cubs have a mark of 52-50-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Happ | 100 | .276 (40) | .357 (32) | .431 (66) | 2.2% (104) | 22.6% (96) | 10.2% (46) |
| Willson Contreras | 87 | .253 (79) | .369 (19) | .459 (46) | 3.7% (52) | 21.9% (93) | 9.8% (53) |
| Nico Hoerner | 87 | .294 (27) | .337 (59) | .416 (83) | 1.8% (120) | 11.1% (7) | 4.8% (142) |
| Patrick Wisdom | 98 | .224 (134) | .317 (96) | .451 (55) | 4.8% (24) | 33.2% (151) | 10.8% (36) |
| Christopher Morel | 64 | .269 (-) | .342 (-) | .467 (-) | 3.3% (-) | 29.0% (-) | 9.6% (-) |
Cardinals vs. Cubs Picks and Predictions
Our pick for Cardinals vs. Cubs sees the Cardinals (-178 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the total, we recommend betting on the over on 8 runs.