In 2016 the Chicago Cubs reached the pinnacle of franchise history with a World Series championship. The Chicago baseball betting odds triumph was no fluke, with an excellent team and manager capable of more. But a full rebuild commenced as the Cubs trimmed payroll and changed managers through the years. And after a flash-in-the-pan start to the 2023 season, the Cubs are falling back hard and fast. Chicago is not able to take advantage of the weak National League Central.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs MLB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, July 20, 2023, 8:05 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN+ |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Cardinals | +1½ -185 | 8 -120 | +113 |  |
| Cubs | -1½ +155 | 8 EV | -123 | |
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Cardinals at Cubs SBG Betting Odds Analysis
So far this season, the Cardinals are one of the biggest cash losers on the sportsbook moneyline board. The Cardinals have drowned gamblers with red ink on the runline. St. Louis is trending slightly under the total in 2023.
By contrast, the Cubs are in the red against the moneyline. However, Chicago has a nice profit on the runline this season. Chicago is slightly over the total in 2023.
St. Louis Cardinals Team Overview
Overall, the St. Louis Cardinals are 38-52 straight up and 43-44-3 over/under the total. St. Louis is 5th in the National League East Division standings. St. Louis is 11 games behind the Cincinnati Reds in the National League Central Division race. Late on, the Cardinals have covered four out of their last nine games. The Cardinals have gone under the total in five of their previous nine matchups. St. Louis ranks 11th for run production and 25th for earned run average.
Jordan Montgomery is the probable starter for the Cardinals. So far, the left-hander is 6-7 with a 3.23 earned run average and 1.22 WHIP. St. Louis won three of his last four starts. Overall, St. Louis ranks 24th for bullpen ERA. Closer Jordan Hicks is 1-5 with a 3.93 ERA and seven saves in ten opportunities. Third baseman Nolan Arenado leads St. Louis with 43 runs, 17 doubles, 19 home runs, 62 runs batted in, and a .850 OPS.
Chicago Cubs Team Overview
In sum, the Chicago Cubs are 42-47 straight up and 44-43-2 over/under the total. Chicago is 3rd in the National League Central Division standings. Chicago is six games behind the Cincinnati Reds in the NL Central Division race. Late on, the Cubs have covered four out of their last six games. The Cubs have gone under the total in three of their previous ten matchups. Overall, Chicago ranks 12th for run production and 12th for earned run average.
Namely, Drew Smyly is the probable starter for the Cubs. Smyly is 7-6 with a 4.31 earned run average and 1.36 WHIP. Chicago lost his most recent three starts. The Cubs rank 16th for bullpen ERA. Specifically, closer Adbert Alzolay is 1-4 with a 2.29 ERA. Designated hitter Christopher Morel leads Chicago with 36 runs, 15 home runs, 38 runs batted in, and a .892 OPS.
Cardinals at Cubs SBG Free Pick
Late on, St. Louis has dominated the MLB odds against the Cubs with 12 wins in their last 16 meetings. Only seven of the last 20 games between these teams went over the total. Finally, St. Louis will get a more favorable price as the road team.
Cardinals at Cubs SBG Best Bet: St. Louis Cardinals.