St. Louis has their grove back. And it took a career minor-leaguer to spark the Redbirds into contender status. Manager Mike Shildt never played in the major leagues. He began his baseball career as a high school coach. Subsequently, he became a scout and then a minor league manager. St. Louis moved him up to a bench coach and then interim manager. Shortly after that, he got a 3-year contract. In turn, Shildt led the Cardinals to postseason play with the baseball betting odds in 2019 and 2020. Sunday night St. Louis hosts the surprising rival Chicago Cubs.
Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Sunday, May 23, 2021, 7:08 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri |
| Cubs at Cardinals TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Cubs vs. Cardinals Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals Betting Odds Analysis
In this situation, the Cardinals the more proven and respected online wagering choice.
Chicago Cubs Team Overview
Later on, Chicago won four of their most recent six games. Two of their previous seven games cleared the total. Now the Cubs are 21-20 straight up, 22-19 vs. the run line, and 18-20-3 over and under. MLB metrics show Chicago 8th for run production and 19th for staff earned run average.
Zach Davies is the probable starter for the Cubs. So far, Davies is 2-2 with a 5.60 earned run average and 1.783 WHIP.
St. Louis Cardinals Team Overview
St. Louis lost four of their last six matchups. While three of their most recent four games cleared the total. As a result, St. Louis is 24-18 straight up, 26-16 vs. the run line, and 19-19-3 over and under. The Cardinals rank 14th for run production and 8th for home runs. St. Louis ranked 13th for earned run average and 11th for the fewest runs committed.
Kwang Hyun Kim is the probable St. Louis starter. Kim is 1-1 with a 2.73 earned run average and 1.291 WHIP. Most important of all, St. Louis is 5-1 when Kim is on the hill.
Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals Betting Trends
- The Cubs are a 33% play in away matchups
- Chicago got the money in only 42% of their Central Division matchups
- Chicago got the cash in 58% of their away games vs. the run line
- In NL Central games, the Cubs are only 33% vs. the run line
- Chicago is 55% over the total as a dog
- In NL Central matchups, the Cubs are 64% under the number.
- St. Louis is a 65% play as a favorite
- In NL Central games, the Redbirds have paid 65% of the time
- St. Louis got the cash in 62% of their home games
- The Cardinals are 68% vs. the run line in NL Central matchups
- St. Louis is 57% over the total in NL Central games
- At home, the Redbirds are 58% under the total.
- St. Louis is 6-5 in their last 11 games vs. the Cubs
- Only three of the last ten games between these teams cleared the total
- The Cardinals are 5-3 at Busch Stadium against the Cubs
- Four of the previous six in this series at St. Louis cleared the total.
Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals SBG Free Pick
As mentioned earlier, the Cardinals show good value hosting the Cubs. Additionally, St. Louis consistently beat the MLB odds at home.
SBG Best Bet: St. Louis Cardinals.