Cubs vs Cardinals Prediction and MLB Tips - 16 August 2026
Last updated: Aug 14, 2026, 10:36PM | Published: Aug 14, 2026, 6:38PM
The Chicago Cubs will sqaure off with the St. Louis Cardinals in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Sunday, beginning at 4:20am AEST.
Matthew Boyd (8-1, 3.50 ERA) will start on the mound for the Cubs, pitting him against Michael McGreevy (4-9, 3.64 ERA) for the Cardinals.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cubs vs Cardinals game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Cubs vs St. Louis MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Cubs a 61% chance of winning against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Cardinals: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.59, Cardinals $2.45
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.25), Cardinals +1.5 ($1.67)
- Total (Over/Under 9 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 Cubs at $1.59 and the Cardinals at $2.45.
The Cubs are 1.5-run favourites against the Cardinals, with odds of $2.25 available at TAB.
For the underdog Cardinals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.67.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9 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 9-run over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Cubs vs Cardinals: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cubs at $1.59 with TAB
- Line: Cubs -1.5 at $2.25 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 9 at $1.91 with TAB
These Cubs vs Cardinals predictions are based on market-leading simulations and wagering expertise to provide you with the best possible advice every time.
Although the Cardinals are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Cubs -1.5 is based on the probability 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 9 is our best bet because of the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Cubs vs Cardinals: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cubs vs St. Louis game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting tips before the Cubs vs St. Louis game.
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Cubs vs Cardinals: Essential Details
The game between the Cubs and Cardinals at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 4:20am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Date: Sunday 16 August 2026
- Time: 4:20am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Cubs vs St. Louis predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully 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, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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