Cubs vs Cardinals Prediction and MLB Tips - 2 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 2, 2024, 12:00AM | Published: Jul 31, 2024, 8:45PM
The Chicago Cubs will face the St. Louis Cardinals in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Friday, starting at 10:05am AEST.
The Cubs will send Shota Imanaga (8-2, 2.95 ERA) to the mound, while the Cardinals are going with Sonny Gray (10-6, 3.79 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cubs vs Cardinals game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Cubs vs St. Louis MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 51% chance of winning against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Cardinals: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are shown here:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.80, Cardinals $2.00
- Line: Cubs +1.5 ($1.47), Cardinals -1.5 ($2.65)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 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, TAB currently has the Cubs at $1.80 and the Cardinals at $2.00.
The Cubs are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Cardinals, with odds of $1.47 available at TAB.
For the favourite Cardinals (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.65.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 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 Cubs (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 64% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Cubs vs Cardinals: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: St. Louis at $2.00 with TAB (1.5% edge)
- Line: Cubs +1.5 at $1.47 with TAB (64% probability)
- Total Runs: Under 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB (50% probability)
Today's Cubs vs Cardinals best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting experience to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Cubs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cardinals to win is our preferred option due to the 1.5% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Cubs vs Cardinals: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cubs vs St. Louis game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Cubs vs St. Louis game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips on every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Cubs vs Cardinals: Essential Details
The match-up between the Cubs and Cardinals at Wrigley Field is scheduled to begin at 10:05am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Date: Friday 2 August 2024
- Time: 10:05am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
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 cutting-edge 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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