Cubs vs Cardinals Prediction and MLB Tips - 5 July 2026
Last updated: Jul 5, 2026, 1:00AM | Published: Jul 3, 2026, 6:46PM
The Chicago Cubs will face the St. Louis Cardinals in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Sunday, beginning at 10:08am AEST.
Shota Imanaga (5-6, 4.30 ERA) will start on the mound for the Cubs, up against Kyle Leahy (6-4, 4.09 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?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Cubs vs St. Louis MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 60% chance of beating the Cardinals at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Cardinals: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.61, Cardinals $2.40
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.29), Cardinals +1.5 ($1.65)
- Total (Over/Under 8 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 $1.61 and the Cardinals at $2.40.
The Cubs are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Cardinals, with odds of $2.29 available at TAB.
For the underdog Cardinals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.65.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 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 57% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to go over 54% of the time.
Cubs vs Cardinals: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cubs at $1.61 with TAB
- Line: Cubs -1.5 at $2.29 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 8 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Cubs vs Cardinals betting tips are based on market-leading simulations and gambling intelligence to help you place more informed 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 projected 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 the best betting tips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Cubs vs St. Louis game.
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Cubs vs Cardinals: Essential Details
The game between the Cubs and Cardinals at Wrigley Field is scheduled to start at 10:08am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Date: Sunday 5 July 2026
- Time: 10:08am 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 based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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