Cardinals vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 1 June 2026
Last updated: May 31, 2026, 4:33AM | Published: May 30, 2026, 5:40PM
The St. Louis Cardinals will take on the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Busch Stadium on Monday, starting at 9:20am AEST.
The Cardinals will send Matthew Liberatore (2-3, 4.76 ERA) to the mound, while the Cubs are going with Jordan Wicks (0-1, 16.62 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Cardinals vs Cubs game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's St. Louis vs Cubs MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 54% chance of beating 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 below:
- Head to Head: Cardinals $1.95, Cubs $1.87
- Line: Cardinals +1.5 ($1.61), Cubs -1.5 ($2.40)
- 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 $1.95 and the Cubs at $1.87.
The Cardinals are 1.5-run underdogs against the Cubs, with odds of $1.61 available at TAB.
For the favourite Cubs (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.40.
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 model, the Cardinals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 57% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Cardinals vs Cubs: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cubs at $1.87 with TAB
- Line: Cubs -1.5 at $2.40 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Cardinals vs Cubs betting tips are based on market-leading simulations and gambling experience to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.
Even though the Cardinals are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Cubs -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 8.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Cardinals vs Cubs: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the St. Louis vs Cubs game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and live updatestips.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the St. Louis vs Cubs match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips for every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Cardinals vs Cubs: Essential Details
The game between the Cardinals and Cubs at Busch Stadium is scheduled to begin 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 noted.
Conclusion
Our St. Louis vs Cubs predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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