Cardinals vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 31 July 2026
Last updated: Jul 30, 2026, 6:08PM | Published: Jul 29, 2026, 6:45PM
The St. Louis Cardinals will sqaure off with the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Busch Stadium on Friday, beginning at 4:15am AEST.
Andre Pallante (11-6, 3.77 ERA) will start for the Cardinals, while the Cubs will counter with Javier Assad (6-1, 3.86 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cardinals vs Cubs game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's St. Louis vs Cubs MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Cardinals a 51% chance of beating the Cubs at Busch Stadium.
Cardinals vs Cubs: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Busch Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Cardinals $1.87, Cubs $1.96
- Line: Cardinals +1.5 ($1.51), Cubs -1.5 ($2.54)
- 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 $1.87 and the Cubs at $1.96.
The Cardinals are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Cubs, with odds of $1.51 available at TAB.
For the favourite Cubs (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.54.
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 63% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to go over 54% of the time.
Cardinals vs Cubs: Best Bets
- Head to Head: St. Louis at $1.87 with TAB
- Line: Cardinals +1.5 at $1.51 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
These Cardinals vs Cubs predictions are based on market-leading simulations and gambling intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Cardinals vs Cubs: Prediction
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Cardinals vs Cubs: Essential Details
The match-up between the Cardinals and Cubs at Busch Stadium is scheduled to commence at 4:15am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Friday 31 July 2026
- Time: 4:15am 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 after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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