The St. Louis Cardinals are set to play the Chicago Cubs on June 14, at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL. The game, scheduled for 2:20 PM, will be broadcast on MARQ. Both teams have MLB Betting Odds of -110, indicating expectations for an even contest. The game is forecasted to be played under clear skies with a high of 75°F.
Cardinals vs Cubs MLB Betting Odds Preview
Both the Cubs and Cardinals enter this game with even odds on the moneyline, according to major Ohio sportsbooks. The over/under is set at 8.0, while the run line is set at -1.5 in the Cub’s favor with +182 odds. Thus, individuals interested in betting on the Cubs can make more money by betting on their run line.
- Bet365: Cubs -110, over/under 8.0
- BetMGM: Cubs -110 over/under 8.0
- Caesars: Cubs -110, over/under 8.0
- BetRivers: Cubs -110, over/under 8.0
MLB odds are subject to change for Cardinals vs. Cubs.
Cardinals vs. Cubs projected starting lineups
Cardinals starting lineup
- SS Masyn Winn (R)
- LF Brendan Donovan (L)
- 1B Paul Goldschmidt (R)
- 3B Nolan Arenado (R)
- C Iván Herrera (R)
- DH Alec Burleson (L)
- RF Dylan Carlson (S)
- 2B Nolan Gorman (L)
- CF Michael Siani (L)
Cubs starting lineup
- DH Mike Tauchman (L)
- RF Seiya Suzuki (R)
- CF Cody Bellinger (L)
- 3B Christopher Morel (R)
- LF Ian Happ (S)
- 2B Nico Hoerner (R)
- 1B Michael Busch (L)
- SS Dansby Swanson (R)
- C Miguel Amaya (R)
Cardinals vs. Cubs Projected Starters
Starters | W-L | ERA | WHIP | K% | BB% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
(STL) Kyle Gibson (R) | 4-2 | 3.76 | 1.26 | 20.7 | 9.3 |
(CHC) Jordan Wicks (L) | 1-2 | 4.44 | 1.48 | 23.8 | 7.9 |
Cardinals vs Cubs Injuries
Cardinals: Key injuries include Steven Matz (SP) with a back strain expected to return in late June, Willson Contreras (100) out with a forearm fracture aiming for an early July return, and Tommy Edman (SS) sidelined with a wrist sprain, also expected back in early July.
Cubs: Notable injuries feature Adbert Alzolay (RP) with a forearm strain on the 60-day injured list, Julian Merryweather (RP) dealing with a rib stress fracture expected back in July, and Caleb Kilian (SP) out with a Teres Major strain targeting a July return.
St. Louis Cardinals Current Season Performance
The St. Louis Cardinals enter today’s game as the 2nd place teamin the NL Central Division with a record of 33-34. They are 5-5 in their last ten games, coming off a 2-game streak. Key season stats for MLB betting analysis include:
- Runs per game: 3.9
- BattingAverage: .237
- HomeRuns: 64
- StolenBases: 34
- EarnedRunAverage: 4.03
- PitchingStrikeouts: 564
Chicago Cubs Current Season Performance
The Chicago Cubs, meanwhile, enter this game as the 4th place team in the NL Central Division with a record of 33-35. Like the Cardinals, the Cubs also have a 5-5 record over their last 10 games. Season-long stats for the Cubs include:
- Runs per game: 4.3
- BattingAverage: .230
- HomeRuns: 67
- StolenBases: 53
- EarnedRunAverage: 3.94
- PitchingStrikeouts: 600
Match Player Stats: Cardinals vs Cubs
For the Cardinals, Masyn Winn leads with a .302 batting average, while Nolan Gorman dominates in home runs (15) and RBIs (33). Paul Goldschmidt is a crucial runner, topping the charts with 33 runs. Sonny Gray’s recent quality start, featuring nine strikeouts and a 3.01 ERA, boosts the Cardinals’ pitching strength. On the Cubs’ side, Cody Bellinger stands out with a .267 batting average and has recently hit his ninth homer, marking a significant contribution to the Cubs’ offense with a .293 average. Nico Hoerner leads in stolen bases (9), with Christopher Morel leading in home runs (13) and RBIs (40).
Cardinals Stat Leaders 2024
- AVG Leader: Masyn Winn .302
- HR Leader: Nolan Gorman 15
- RBI Leader: Nolan Gorman 33
- Runs Leader: Paul Goldschmidt 33
- SB Leader: Masyn Winn 8
Cubs Stat Leaders 2024
- AVG Leader: Cody Bellinger .267
- HR Leader: Christopher Morel 13
- RBI Leader: Christopher Morel 40
- Runs Leader: Mike Tauchman 37
- SB Leader: Nico Hoerner 9