Cardinals vs Cubs MLB Betting Pick and Prediction for 08/02/2024

 

This afternoon, the St. Louis Cardinals are taking on the Chicago Cubs for game 2 of a 4-game series. So far, the Cubs have been dominating this series by winning game 1 last night with a final score of 5-4. However, this is just the start of the series so can the Cardinals make a comeback to even put the score? Here is my take on what will happen with mu Cardinals vs Cubs MLB Betting Pick, prediction and analysis.

The Cardinals, currently at 56 wins and 53 losses, have experienced a decline, losing six of their last ten games. In addition, they are trailing the NL Central Division leaders, the Milwaukee Brewers, by 5.5 games. Sadly, Cardinals baseball betting fans have not had much success. In their previous game, first baseman Paul Goldschmidt contributed significantly with a home run and three of the 12 hits recorded by St. Louis in a narrow 5-4 defeat against Chicago.

Making his debut for the Cardinals will be 31-year-old right-handed pitcher Erick Fedde (7-4, 3.11 ERA). Fedde was acquired in a trade with the White Sox just before the deadline and has recorded 108 strikeouts while maintaining a commendable 1.14 WHIP over more than 121 innings pitched.

The Chicago Cubs are currently on a winning streak, having secured consecutive victories. However, will this be enough to re-enter the NL Wild Card contention? In Thursday's game, Dansby Swanson played a pivotal role by tying the game in the ninth inning with a double and subsequently scoring the winning run on a pinch-hit by Mike Tauchman. Cody Bellinger also made a notable contribution with two hits and two runs scored for the Cubs (53-58), who have improved their home record to 28-25.

On Friday, Cubs manager Craig Counsell will assign the start to 27-year-old right-hander Javier Asaad (5-3, 3.23 ERA). In his most recent outing, Asaad pitched six innings, allowing three runs while striking out five batters in a 7-3 victory on the road against Kansas City.

Why the Chicago Cub will Win

According to Sportsbook pay per head data, the Cubs are on the verge of falling out of contention. This is because they are currently sitting 6 1/2 games behind the Diamondbacks for the last wildcard spot. Despite this, they have shown they can compete effectively against the Cardinals and are determined to end the season on a high note. In order to achieve this, they must receive solid offensive contributions from their hitters. For anyone thinking about becoming a bookie, this could game could be a great time to start their bookie business. This is because I expect a lot of people betting on this game.

Why the Cardinals will Win

The Cardinals have experienced a commendable season and entered this weekend trailing the Arizona Diamondbacks by 1.5 games for the last wildcard position in the National League. In order to secure a playoff berth and represent the NL, the Cardinals must achieve a series of victories to overtake Arizona. Therefore, it is essential for their hitters to discover effective method to reach base.

Chicago Cubs vs St Louis Cardinals Game Info

·         Date and Time: 08/02/2024 at 2:21 PM ET

·         Location: Wrigley Field

·         Watch on: MARQ, Bally Sports

Cubs vs Cardinals MLB Betting odds

Team	Pointspread	Total	MoneyLine
St Louis Cardinals	-1.5 (+155)	O7.5 (-110)	-110
Chicago Cubs	+1.5 (-188)	U7.5 (-110)	+110

 

Cardinals vs Cubs MLB Betting Pick

Bet on the Cubs at -110

Chicago Cubs catcher Tomas Nido is presently sidelined on the 10-day injured list due to a knee injury, with his return anticipated in the early part of next month. After playing 109 games, St. Louis is positioned 18th in OPS and 22nd in runs scored.

On the other hand, Chicago holds the 21st spot in OPS and 20th in runs scored for the season.  Therefore, the Cubs will prevail in their home territory. I predict the Cubs will win with a final score of 4-3.

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Royals vs Cardinals MLB Betting Pick and Prediction for 07/10/2024

 

Tonight, we have an exciting MLB doubleheader between the Kansas City Royals and the St. Louis Cardinals. For this matchup, the Royals are heading to Bush Stadium for the first game in his 2 -game series. Can the Royals prevail against their stronger National League counterpart? Fin out with my Royals vs Cardinals MLB Betting Pick, prediction and analysis.

Kansas City is currently six games above .500 for the season after securing a nine-run victory against the Colorado Rockies, ending a three-game losing streak. The team has a .246 batting average and has scored 418 runs on 750 hits. Keep up to date with our MLB Picks.

Bobby Witt Jr. leads Kansas City in all statistical categories this season, with a batting average of .324, fifteen home runs, and 61 RBIs. Salvador Perez has a .276 batting average, fourteen home runs, and 55 RBIs. Vinny Pasquantino has hit eleven home runs and driven in 59 runs this season.

The Saint Louis Cardinals will return home with a six-game lead above .500 and a two-game win streak. The team has a .244 batting average and has scored 369 runs on 744 hits. However, the Cardinals have shown power with 86 home runs and a .381 team slugging percentage.

Masyn Winn leads Saint Louis with a .289 batting average. Brendon Donovan has the most hits with 89 and a .339 OBP. Nolan Gorman leads the team with seventeen home runs and 45 RBIs, while Alec Burleson has hit fourteen home runs this year.

Many sportsbooks have had their MLB Betting lines on this game fluctuate a lot. Some might think that it is just a great promotional marketing strategy for sportsbooks to hype the game. However, there are actually real reasons behind it.

Why Kansas City has a chance to Win

Cincinnati ranks 12th in both runs scored (418) and batting average (.246), as well as 13th in slugging percentage (.404) and 20th in on-base percentage (.306). Bobby Witt Jr. has excelled as Kansas City's top performer, leading the Royals in batting average (.324), home runs (15), RBI (61), hits (119), and on-base percentage (.372). Salvador Perez follows closely with 14 home runs. Furthermore, while Vinnie Pasquantino has contributed 59 RBIs. Kansas City has accumulated 154 doubles, 24 triples, and 93 home runs for a total of 271 extra base hits in 92 games.

According to Pay Per Head Sportsbooks, Kansas City stands third in Quality Starts (46), 10th in ERA (3.79), 17th in WHIP (1.27), and 18th in batting average allowed (.242). Seth Lugo has secured 11 wins and boasts an ERA of 2.21, leading the team's starting pitchers, while Cole Ragans leads in strikeouts with 134. Alec Marsh is set to take the mound for Kansas City, having achieved a record of 6-6 this season with an ERA of 4.57 and 75 strikeouts.

Why the St Louis Cardinals will Win

On the other hand. St Louis is improving at the plate and doing slightly better than Kansas City on the mound. In addition, St Louis ranks 14th in ERA (3.91), 15th in both WHIP (1.26) and Quality Starts (34), and 22nd in batting average allowed (.248).

According to baseball betting systems, Sonny Gray, will be the starting pitcher on Wednesday for St Louis. He leads the team in wins with 9, strikeouts with 115, and has the best ERA among starting pitchers at 3.30. Gray's record is 9-5.

Kansas City Royals vs St Louis Cardinals Game Info

·         Date and Time: 7/10/2024 at 7:45 PM ET

·         Location: Busch Stadium

·         Watch on: ESPN, ESPN Live Steam, BSMW

Royals vs Athletics MLB Betting odds

Team	Pointspread	Total	MoneyLine
Kansas City Royals	-1.5 (-192)	O8.5 (-125)	+110
St Louis Cardinals	+1.5 (+158)	U8.5 (-102)	-130

 Royals vs Cardinals MLB Betting Pick

Bet on the Cardinals at -130

In the second game of a doubleheader, the home team typically has an advantage when they have the superior pitcher. Expect St. Louis to perform well in front of their home crowd and secure a victory in the second game. Choose the Cardinals to come out on top on Wednesday night. Therefore, I predict the Cardinals will win and cover the spread with a final score of 6-2.

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