Cardinals vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 1 June 2026
Last updated: May 31, 2026, 11:15PM | Published: May 30, 2026, 5:40PM
The St. Louis Cardinals will take on the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Busch Stadium on Monday, beginning at 9:20am AEST.
The Cardinals will send Matthew Liberatore (2-3, 4.76 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against Jordan Wicks (0-1, 16.62 ERA) for the Cubs.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cardinals vs Cubs game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's St. Louis vs Cubs MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Cubs a 51% chance of winning against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium.
Cardinals vs Cubs: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Monday's MLB game at Busch Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Cardinals $1.80, Cubs $2.05
- Line: Cardinals -1.5 ($2.65), Cubs +1.5 ($1.50)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Cardinals at $1.80 and the Cubs at $2.05.
The Cardinals are 1.5-run favourites against the Cubs, with odds of $2.65 available at TAB.
For the underdog Cubs (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.50.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Cubs (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 68% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Cardinals vs Cubs: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cubs at $2.05 with TAB
- Line: Cubs +1.5 at $1.50 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
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These Cardinals vs Cubs betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and wagering experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Cardinals vs Cubs: Prediction
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Cardinals vs Cubs: Essential Details
The game between the Cardinals and Cubs at Busch Stadium is scheduled to start at 9:20am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Monday 1 June 2026
- Time: 9:20am AEST
- Venue: Busch Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our St. Louis vs Cubs predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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