Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals 5/25/24 MLB Betting Picks

Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals 5/25/24 – As the MLB season unfolds, the Chicago Cubs (27-22) are set to clash with the St. Louis Cardinals (21-26) in a keenly anticipated matchup on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Both teams have had a mixed bag of results lately, but the Cubs hold a slight edge in the standings. This game is a crucial one for fans and bettors alike, providing exciting opportunities for MLB best free picks today.

Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals 5/25/24

Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals 5/25/24

Team	RL	TOTAL	ML
Cubs	TBD	TBD	TBD
Cardinals	TBD	TBD	TBD

As the betting odds have not been set yet, it’s essential to keep an eye on updates as the game day approaches. The Cubs’ recent performance on the road and the Cardinals’ stronger showing in the last few games might influence the odds. Bettors should consider these trends and await the final lines to make informed decisions.

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Jameson Taillon (3-2, 2.2 ERA) vs. Matthew Liberatore (1-2, 5.4 ERA)

This season, Jameson Taillon of the team known as the Cubs has been outstanding; he has a real 2.2 ERA and 1.19 WHIP over 32.2 innings. According to 22 strikeouts and the tight game that should only allow 10 walks, Taillon’s accurate pitching might work well to the Cubs’ benefit. How he manages the big inning such that he has only conceded 5 home runs will be important in Busch Stadium.

On the other side, Matthew Liberatore of the Cardinals has performed poorly conversely to that of his counterpart having a higher ERA of 5. 4 and a WHIP of 1. 43, which raised a few concerns as to what the team is allowing hitters to do in getting to the base. In 26.2 innings he has given away 27 hits and 11 walks meaning, Cubs hitters could be in for a lot of trouble. Liberatore will have to step up and lock down the Cardinal’s bats to have any chance against the Cubs.

Cubs’ Strategic Edge

The Cubs play this game with a bat average of .230, 48 home runs and a slugging of .376. While not necessarily the scary numbers on the offenses, their pitchers, specifically Taillon, make up for it with a solid 3.65 ERA and 428 strike out rates, making their defense line prove to be a possible thorn in the flesh for the Cardinals’ hitting squad.

Cardinals’ Quest for Consistency

Looking at their performance in the game, Cardinals have had slightly better batting average of .232 and a season total of 39 home runs proving they can hit but they are often too greedy to do more. Their hitting has not been great; they own a 4.35 in the ERA and 1.35 in WHIP, and therefore, they need to search for form in what they want to do, especially to counter the firepower of the Cubs’ line-up.

Trends

Chicago Cubs Betting Trends

Cubs are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
Chicago Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread
Cubs are 14-11 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Cubs’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 10 of Cubs’ 24 last games at home

St. Louis Cardinals Betting Trends

Cardinals are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
St. Louis Cardinals are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
Cardinals are 11-15 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 5 of Cardinals’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 10 of Cardinals’ 21 last games at home