The St. Louis Cardinals (-159) are playing the Chicago Cubs (+147) at 8:05 PM EDT today. The run total is set at 8.0. The Cardinals are -1.5 on the run line at odds of -105, while the Cubs are +1.5 at odds of -115.
Right now, the pitching matchup for this game is set to be Jordan Montgomery vs. Drew Smyly.
The Cardinals last played yesterday, beating the Diamondbacks in a close 6-4 affair. They could be tired playing on short rest. The Cubs last game was yesterday, when they lost to the Brewers 5-2. It might be tough for them playing on short rest.
The last time these teams played each other was on August 4, 2022 when the Cardinals beat the Cubs 7-2. In that game, the Cardinals were -183. Likewise, the total for that game was set at 8.5 and went over by just a half run!
Win Trends
Let’s look at how the Cards have been playing lately. In their last 10 games, they’ve won 8 times. The Cubbies, on the other hand, have won 7 of their last 10 games.
Totals Trends
The Cards have gone over in 6 of their last 10 games, while staying under in 4 of their last 10. Similarly, there’s been no significant trend for the Cubbies, as the total has gone over in 5 of their last 10 games, and stayed under in 3 of their last 10.
We’re tailing hot Shark player Big_Worm for this game and taking St. Louis Cardinals (-159). Be sure to get the Shark Book app before you punch any tickets. You’ll see why they call it a handicapper’s best friend!