Cubs vs Cardinals Prediction and MLB Tips - 4 July 2026
Last updated: Jul 3, 2026, 8:09PM | Published: Jul 2, 2026, 6:34PM
The Chicago Cubs will sqaure off with the St. Louis Cardinals in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Saturday, commencing at 6:05am AEST.
David Peterson (4-6, 5.86 ERA) will start for the Cubs, pitting him against Andre Pallante (9-5, 3.83 ERA) for the Cardinals.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Cubs vs Cardinals game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Cubs vs St. Louis MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Cubs a 56% chance of winning against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Cardinals: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed here:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.77, Cardinals $2.10
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.45), Cardinals +1.5 ($1.59)
- Total (Over/Under 10.5 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, the bookmakers currently have the Cubs at $1.77 and the Cardinals at $2.10.
The Cubs are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Cardinals, with odds of $2.45 available at TAB.
For the underdog Cardinals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.59.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 10.5 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 Cardinals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 59% of the time, while the 10.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Cubs vs Cardinals: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cubs at $1.77 with TAB
- Line: Cubs -1.5 at $2.45 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 10.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Cubs vs Cardinals best bets are based on detailed modelling and gambling experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Although the Cardinals are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Cubs -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Cubs vs Cardinals: Prediction
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Cubs vs Cardinals: Essential Details
The game between the Cubs and Cardinals at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 6:05am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Date: Saturday 4 July 2026
- Time: 6:05am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
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 trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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