Cubs vs Cardinals Prediction and MLB Tips - 5 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 4, 2024, 11:10PM | Published: Aug 3, 2024, 6:51PM
The Chicago Cubs will face the St. Louis Cardinals in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Monday, beginning at 9:10am AEST.
Justin Steele (2-5, 3.38 ERA) will get the ball for the Cubs, while the Cardinals will counter with Miles Mikolas (8-8, 5.00 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Cubs vs Cardinals game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Cubs vs St. Louis MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Cubs a 56% chance of beating the Cardinals at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Cardinals: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Monday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed here:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.67, Cardinals $2.20
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.35), Cardinals +1.5 ($1.60)
- Total (Over/Under 9.5 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 $1.67 and the Cardinals at $2.20.
The Cubs are 1.5-run favourites against the Cardinals, with odds of $2.35 available at TAB.
For the underdog Cardinals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.60.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9.5 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 61% of the time, while the 9.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 58% of the time.
Cubs vs Cardinals: Best Bets
- Head to Head: St. Louis at $2.20 with TAB (0.4% edge)
- Line: Cardinals +1.5 at $1.60 with TAB (61% probability)
- Total Runs: Under 9.5 at $1.91 with TAB (58% probability)
Today's Cubs vs Cardinals betting tips are based on world-class modelling and wagering experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Cubs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cardinals to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
Cubs vs Cardinals: Prediction
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Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the Cubs vs St. Louis match-up.
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Cubs vs Cardinals: Essential Details
The game between the Cubs and Cardinals at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 9:10am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Date: Monday 5 August 2024
- Time: 9:10am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Our Cubs vs St. Louis predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully 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, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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