Cubs vs Cardinals Prediction and MLB Tips - 4 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 3, 2024, 6:21PM | Published: Aug 2, 2024, 7:50PM
The Chicago Cubs will sqaure off with the St. Louis Cardinals in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Sunday, commencing at 4:20am AEST.
Jameson Taillon (7-6, 3.35 ERA) will get the ball for the Cubs, up against Kyle Gibson (7-4, 3.97 ERA) for the Cardinals.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Cubs vs Cardinals game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Cubs vs St. Louis MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model is currently unable to split the two teams, giving both the Cubs and the Cardinals an equal 50% chance of winning the game.
Cubs vs Cardinals: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.80, Cardinals $2.00
- Line: Cubs +1.5 ($1.50), Cardinals -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, TAB currently has the Cubs at $1.80 and the Cardinals at $2.00.
The Cubs are 1.5-run underdogs against the Cardinals, with odds of $1.50 available at TAB.
For the favourite Cardinals (-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 analytics model, the Cubs (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 62% of the time, while the 8.5-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 (50% probability)
- Line: Cardinals -1.5 at $2.54 with TAB (0.6% edge)
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB (50% probability)
Today's Cubs vs Cardinals betting tips are based on world-class modelling and wagering intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Even though the Cubs are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Cardinals -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Cubs vs Cardinals: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cubs vs St. Louis game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page 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 start at 4:20am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Date: Sunday 4 August 2024
- Time: 4:20am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Our Cubs vs St. Louis 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 accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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