Download App
The Chicago Cubs (17-18) will host the St. Louis Cardinals (12-24), in the second game of a three-game series, Tuesday at 7:40 PM ET. On the mound for the Cubs will be Jameson Taillon (0-2), matched up against the Cardinals’ Jack Flaherty (2-4).
The sportsbooks have spoken, making the Cubs (-126) a moderate moneyline favorite to beat the Cardinals (+108) at home. The game’s over/under is set at 8.
Cubs vs. Cardinals Odds
Run Line
Chicago Cubs (-1.5)
Moneyline
Cubs (-126)
Total
8 Runs (Over: -116, Under: -105)
When, Where, at What Time is Cubs vs. Cardinals
- Game Day: Tuesday, May 9, 2023
- Game Time: 7:40 PM ET
- TV Channel: MARQ
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Stadium: Wrigley Field
Cubs Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Adrian Sampson | 15-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Kyle Hendricks | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Brandon Hughes | 15-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Ethan Roberts | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Codi Heuer | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Yan Gomes | 7-Day Injured List | Concussion |
Cardinals Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler O’Neill | 10-Day Injured List | Back |
| Jake Woodford | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Packy Naughton | 15-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Wilking Rodriguez | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Nolan Arenado | Day-to-day | Neck |
Last Time Out: Cubs and Cardinals
Yesterday, the Cardinals claimed a 3-1 victory over the Cubs, with Genesis Cabrera (1.1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 K) earning the win for the Cardinals. Willson Contreras went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI to lead the offensive attack. Marcus Stroman (6.0 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 6 K) picked up the loss for the Cubs.
Betting Trends
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cubs have been favorites in 21 games this season and won 10 (47.6%) of those contests. Chicago has a record of 7-4, a 63.6% win rate, when favored by -126 or more by bookmakers this season. The moneyline for this contest implies a 55.8% chance of a victory for the Cubs. Chicago’s games have gone over the total in 14 of their 35 chances. The Cubs are 20-15-0 ATS in their 35 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | 32 | .298 (29) | .369 (42) | .556 (13) | 5% (30) | 19.3% (68) | 9.3% (93) |
| Nico Hoerner | 35 | .303 (24) | .348 (62) | .395 (105) | 1.2% (151) | 10.4% (8) | 5.5% (155) |
| Ian Happ | 34 | .301 (26) | .424 (9) | .472 (55) | 2.7% (89) | 22% (99) | 18% (7) |
| Patrick Wisdom | 33 | .236 (121) | .333 (88) | .591 (5) | 8.7% (2) | 35.7% (171) | 11.9% (48) |
| Dansby Swanson | 35 | .273 (59) | .385 (23) | .364 (128) | 1.3% (146) | 23.7% (114) | 15.4% (14) |
Cardinals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cardinals have been chosen as underdogs in 15 games this year and have walked away with the win three times (20%) in those games. St. Louis has a mark of 2-7 in contests where bookmakers favor them by +108 or worse on the moneyline. Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Cardinals have a 48.1% chance of pulling out a win. Contests with St. Louis have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 18 of 36 chances this season. The Cardinals are 14-22-0 against the spread in their 36 games that had a posted line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | 36 | .312 (15) | .399 (15) | .565 (9) | 4.4% (41) | 17.7% (47) | 11.4% (55) |
| Tommy Edman | 35 | .239 (114) | .317 (117) | .431 (78) | 4.1% (44) | 15.6% (31) | 9.8% (81) |
| Nolan Gorman | 34 | .255 (86) | .350 (60) | .500 (43) | 5.7% (20) | 26.2% (133) | 12.3% (40) |
| Willson Contreras | 35 | .273 (59) | .346 (65) | .405 (97) | 1.5% (142) | 20.6% (84) | 9.6% (85) |
| Nolan Arenado | 35 | .232 (128) | .287 (148) | .326 (155) | 2% (129) | 20.8% (88) | 7.4% (123) |
Cubs vs. Cardinals Picks and Predictions
Our best pick for Cubs vs. Cardinals sees the Cubs (-126 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the total, we prefer the over on 8 runs.