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On Tuesday, the St. Louis Cardinals (70-51) are visiting the Chicago Cubs (52-69), at 2:20 PM ET. The Cardinals have won eight in a row. On the mound for the Cardinals will be Adam Wainwright (9-8), opposed by the Cubs’ Javier Assad.
Despite being the away team the Cardinals are a moderate moneyline favorite (-184) over the Cubs (+157). The contest has a total set at 8.5.
Cardinals vs. Cubs Odds
Run Line
St. Louis Cardinals (-1.5)
Moneyline
Cardinals (-184)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -103, Under: -118)
When, Where, at What Time is Cardinals vs. Cubs
- Game Day: Tuesday, August 23, 2022
- Game Time: 2:20 PM ET
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Stadium: Wrigley Field
Cardinals Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Matz | 15 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Jack Flaherty | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Drew VerHagen | 60 Day Injury List | Hip |
| Álex Reyes | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Ryan Helsley | Paternity List | Personal |
Cubs Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Heyward | 10 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Wade Miley | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Kyle Hendricks | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Alec Mills | 15 Day Injury List | Back |
| Keegan Thompson | 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 |
| Patrick Wisdom | Day-to-day | Finger |
Last Time Out: Cardinals and Cubs
The Cardinals defeated the Cubs 1-0 yesterday, with Jordan Montgomery getting the win (9.00 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 7 K) and Albert Pujols leading the way offensively (going 2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI). Drew Smyly (7.00 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 6 K) took the loss for the Cubs.
Betting Trends
Cardinals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cardinals have won 47, or 69.1%, of the 68 games they’ve played as favorites this season. St. Louis has a record of 10-4 in games where sportsbooks favor them by at least -184 on the moneyline. The moneyline for this contest implies a 64.8% chance of a victory for the Cardinals. St. Louis and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 57 of their 121 opportunities. In 121 games with a spread this season, the Cardinals are 68-53-0 ATS.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | 115 | .337 (1) | .419 (1) | .630 (2) | 6.2% (5) | 20.6% (84) | 12.0% (15) |
| Nolan Arenado | 113 | .299 (13) | .362 (23) | .555 (5) | 5.2% (16) | 12.7% (15) | 8.5% (75) |
| Tommy Edman | 117 | .252 (81) | .316 (94) | .364 (126) | 1.6% (118) | 17.8% (52) | 8.0% (83) |
| Dylan Carlson | 101 | .245 (96) | .318 (89) | .393 (105) | 2.0% (109) | 18.6% (63) | 8.6% (74) |
| Brendan Donovan | 88 | .297 (-) | .408 (-) | .390 (-) | 0.6% (-) | 17.0% (-) | 12.9% (-) |
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cubs have come away with 35 wins in the 83 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. This season, Chicago has been victorious four times in 17 chances when named as an underdog of at least +157 or longer on the moneyline. Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Cubs have a 38.9% chance of pulling out a win. Chicago’s games have gone over the total in 51 of their 121 opportunities. The Cubs have an against the spread mark of 63-58-0 in 121 games with a line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | 102 | .248 (87) | .357 (26) | .472 (31) | 4.5% (27) | 20.9% (87) | 9.4% (54) |
| Ian Happ | 118 | .277 (35) | .351 (33) | .449 (48) | 2.7% (88) | 24.2% (112) | 9.5% (52) |
| Nico Hoerner | 106 | .291 (23) | .339 (58) | .411 (84) | 1.7% (116) | 11.6% (8) | 5.7% (125) |
| Patrick Wisdom | 114 | .219 (130) | .314 (101) | .444 (52) | 4.8% (21) | 33.6% (144) | 10.9% (30) |
| Christopher Morel | 78 | .260 (-) | .326 (-) | .463 (-) | 3.8% (-) | 30.7% (-) | 8.5% (-) |
Cardinals vs. Cubs Picks and Predictions
Our recommended pick for this matchup is the Cardinals to earn the win (-184 on the moneyline), while we project the total score will go over the total (8.5 runs).