Cubs vs Cardinals Prediction and MLB Tips - 17 August 2026

The Chicago Cubs will sqaure off with the St. Louis Cardinals in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Monday, commencing at 5:15am AEST.

Edward Cabrera (5-4, 5.10 ERA) will be on the bump for the Cubs, up against Hunter Dobbins (2-3, 3.40 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?

Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Cubs vs St. Louis MLB game 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Cubs a 62% chance of winning against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field.

Cubs vs Cardinals: Odds

The current betting odds in Australia for Monday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed here:

• Head to Head: Cubs $1.59, Cardinals $2.58
• Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.12), Cardinals +1.5 ($1.74)
• 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 $2.58.

The Cubs are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Cardinals, with odds of $2.12 available at TAB.

For the underdog Cardinals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.74.

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 model, the Cardinals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 9-run over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.

Cubs vs Cardinals: Betting Tips

• Head to Head: St. Louis at $2.58 with TAB
• Line: Cubs -1.5 at $2.12 with TAB
• Total Runs: Over 9 at $1.91 with TAB

Today's Cubs vs Cardinals best bets are based on world-class modelling and betting expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.

And while the Cubs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cardinals to win is our preferred option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Even though 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 projected by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.

Cubs vs Cardinals: Prediction

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cubs vs St. Louis game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.

Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the Cubs vs St. Louis game.

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Cubs vs Cardinals: Essential Details

The match-up between the Cubs and Cardinals at Wrigley Field is scheduled to begin at 5:15am AEST on Monday.

• Teams: Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals
• Date: Monday 17 August 2026
• Time: 5:15am AEST
• Venue: Wrigley Field

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.

Conclusion

Our Cubs vs St. Louis predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge 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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