The St. Louis Cardinals will aim to even the series against the Chicago Cubs in Game 2 on Friday after a 5-4 loss in the series opener. The Cardinals have a record of 56-53 and are 26-25 in day games this season, while the Cubs are 53-58 and have a day game record of 25-26. The Cardinals are set to debut starting pitcher Erick Fedde (7-4, 3.11 ERA), who was acquired from the White Sox.
The game is scheduled to start at 2:20 p.m. ET at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Cardinals have a team batting average of .247, ranking 13th in MLB, while the Cubs are batting .234, ranking 24th. The Cardinals are favored at -115 on the money line in the latest odds, with the over/under set at 8 runs. Before making any picks, be sure to check out the MLB predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s computer simulation model.
The SportsLine Projection Model has a strong track record, with a 55-48 record on top-rated MLB picks this season. It has also been successful with run-line picks. The model has made its predictions for the Cardinals vs. Cubs matchup, so head to SportsLine to see the picks. Here are some MLB odds and betting lines for the game:
- Cardinals vs. Cubs money line: St. Louis -115, Chicago -105
- Cardinals vs. Cubs over/under: 8 runs
- Cardinals vs. Cubs run line: St. Louis -1.5 (+144)
- STL: The Cardinals have hit the game total Under in 17 of their last 28 away games
- CHC: The Cubs have hit the team total Under in 25 of their last 36 home games
- Cardinals vs. Cubs picks: Check out the picks at SportsLine
Reasons to Support the Cardinals
Left fielder Brendan Donovan has been a key hitter for the Cardinals this season. He has a batting average of .263 with 22 doubles, one triple, nine homers, and 51 RBI in 103 games. Donovan has performed well against Cubs pitching in his career, with a batting average of .294 in 37 games against them.
Outfielder Tommy Pham, who returned to the Cardinals from the White Sox, has been in great form since his comeback. Pham has a history of success against the Cubs, with a batting average of .255 in 68 games against them.
Reasons to Support the Cubs
Right-hander Javier Assad (5-3, 3.23 ERA) will start for the Cubs. Assad has had a solid season, with 86 hits, 34 earned runs, and 86 strikeouts in 94.2 innings. Center fielder Cody Bellinger has been a key player for the Cubs, with a batting average of .280 and 11 homers this season.
How to Make Your Pick
The SportsLine model predicts a total of 9.3 runs for the game and suggests that one side of the money line holds the most value. For more insights and picks, visit SportsLine to get the MLB model’s predictions.
Want to know who will win between the Cardinals and Cubs? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side to bet on, based on the model’s impressive track record with MLB run-line picks.
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