Cardinals vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 29 July 2026
Last updated: Jul 28, 2026, 11:45PM | Published: Jul 28, 2026, 3:36AM
The St. Louis Cardinals will sqaure off with the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Busch Stadium on Wednesday, starting at 9:45am AEST.
The Cardinals will send Michael McGreevy (4-8, 3.07 ERA) to the mound, while the Cubs will counter with Colin Rea (7-7, 4.86 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Cardinals vs Cubs game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's St. Louis vs Cubs MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Cardinals a 51% chance of defeating the Cubs at Busch Stadium.
Cardinals vs Cubs: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at Busch Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Cardinals $1.90, Cubs $1.93
- Line: Cardinals +1.5 ($1.56), Cubs -1.5 ($2.47)
- 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 $1.90 and the Cubs at $1.93.
The Cardinals are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Cubs, with odds of $1.56 available at TAB.
For the favourite Cubs (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.47.
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 62% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to go over 54% of the time.
Cardinals vs Cubs: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: St. Louis at $1.90 with TAB
- Line: Cardinals +1.5 at $1.56 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
These Cardinals vs Cubs best bets are based on market-leading simulations and gambling experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Cardinals vs Cubs: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the St. Louis vs Cubs game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting tips before the St. Louis vs Cubs match-up.
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Cardinals vs Cubs: Essential Details
The game between the Cardinals and Cubs at Busch Stadium is scheduled to start at 9:45am AEST on Wednesday.
- Teams: St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Wednesday 29 July 2026
- Time: 9:45am 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 are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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