Cardinals vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 31 May 2026
Last updated: May 30, 2026, 11:15PM | Published: May 29, 2026, 5:44PM
The St. Louis Cardinals will sqaure off with the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Busch Stadium on Sunday, starting at 9:15am AEST.
Kyle Leahy (5-3, 4.44 ERA) will start for the Cardinals, up against Ben Brown (1-2, 2.02 ERA) for the Cubs.
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?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's St. Louis vs Cubs MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 56% chance of winning against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium.
Cardinals vs Cubs: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Busch Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Cardinals $2.15, Cubs $1.74
- Line: Cardinals +1.5 ($1.67), Cubs -1.5 ($2.25)
- Total (Over/Under 8 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 $2.15 and the Cubs at $1.74.
The Cardinals are 1.5-run underdogs against the Cubs, with odds of $1.67 available at TAB.
For the favourite Cubs (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.25.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 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 Cardinals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 57% of the time, while the 8-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 $1.74 with TAB
- Line: Cubs -1.5 at $2.25 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 8 at $1.91 with TAB
These Cardinals vs Cubs predictions are based on world-class modelling and betting expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Even though the Cardinals are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Cubs -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Cardinals vs Cubs: Prediction
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Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the St. Louis vs Cubs game.
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Cardinals vs Cubs: Essential Details
The game between the Cardinals and Cubs at Busch Stadium is scheduled to begin at 9:15am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Sunday 31 May 2026
- Time: 9:15am AEST
- Venue: Busch Stadium
All dates and times mentioned 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, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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