St Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs 7/20/2023 – Baseball fans eagerly anticipate an exciting matchup as the St. Louis Cardinals take on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Both teams have been showing remarkable performances, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter. The Cardinals and the Cubs have a long way to go if they need to make it to the playoffs. The baseball betting picks are updated online for betters to place bets on their favorite teams. Both teams are coming into this game with a winning record, and they hope to continue their success.
St Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs 7/20/2023
| When: | Thursday, July 7, 8:05 PM EDT |
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| Where: | Wrigley Field |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
St Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs 7/20/2023
| Team | RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Cardinals | +1.5 (-192) | 8.5 o (-120) | +115) |  |
| Cubs | -1.5 (+155) | 8.5 u (+101) | -125 | |
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St Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals have been in impressive form recently, winning five consecutive games and establishing themselves as a formidable force in the National League. Led by stars like Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado, the Cardinals’ batting lineup has been producing consistent runs. Goldschmidt boasts an impressive batting average of .284 and an on-base percentage of .370, while Arenado has been a significant power hitter with 21 home runs and 72 RBIs.
Additionally, the Cardinals’ pitching rotation has been delivering excellent performances, giving their team a competitive edge. With the total going over in five of their last six games and the Cardinals’ dominance in previous matchups against the Cubs, they enter this game as strong contenders.
Players to watch: Paul Goldschmidt 1B (GP 93, AB 366, R 57, H 104, 2B 21, 3B 0, HR 16, RBI 49, TB 173, BB 49, SO 91, SB 8, AVG 0.284, OBP 0.37, SLG 0.473, OPS 0.843, WAR 2.6, Nolan Arenado 3B (GP 92, AB 354, R 46, H 102, 2B 18, 3B 2, HR 21, RBI 72, TB 187, BB 28, SO 70, SB 2, AVG 0.288, OBP 0.338, SLG 0.528, OPS 0.866, WAR 1.8
Chicago Cubs
On the other hand, the Chicago Cubs have been a mixed bag lately. While their offense has been potent, scoring runs with ease. Their pitching staff needs help to keep opposition hitters in check. Key players like Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ have contributed significantly to the team’s run-scoring abilities. Hoerner’s impressive .272 batting average and Happ’s .373 on-base percentage make them vital assets in the Cubs’ lineup.
However, the Cubs’ pitching staff needs to step up, considering the total has gone over in eight of their last eight games and five of their last five games at home. Despite their recent struggles against the Cardinals, the Cubs have a history of performing well within their division, and they will undoubtedly put up an intense fight in this matchup.
Players to watch: Nico Hoerner 2B (GP 87, AB 371, R 51, H 101, 2B 15, 3B 4, HR 6, RBI 54, TB 142, BB 22, SO 53, SB 21, AVG 0.272, OBP 0.322, SLG 0.383, OPS 0.704, WAR 2.5, Ian Happ LF (GP 93, AB 330, R 38, H 81, 2B 19, 3B 2, HR 8, RBI 42, TB 128, BB 66, SO 100, SB 8, AVG 0.245, OBP 0.373, SLG 0.388, OPS 0.761, WAR 1.7
St Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs Betting Numbers
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St Louis Cardinals
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis’ last six games.
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in their last five games.
St. Louis is 7-2 SU in their last nine games against Chi Cubs.
Cardinals is 13-5 SU in their last 18 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs.
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in their last seven games against an opponent in the National League.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis’ last five games played in July.
Chicago Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chicago Cubs’ last eight games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago Cubs’ last five games at home.
Chicago Cubs are 5-13 SU in their last 18 games when playing at home against St. Louis.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago Cubs’ last seven games against an opponent in the National League.
Chicago Cubs are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games against an opponent in the National League Central Division.
St Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs Betting Picks
Considering both teams’ recent form and head-to-head records, we can expect a high-scoring game. The Cardinals’ dominant performances and track record against the Cubs give them a slight edge in this contest. However, the Cubs’ ability to score runs consistently should not be underestimated, and they can mount a formidable challenge. The best MLB betting picks favor the Cardinals to win this game and cover the spread.
Score Prediction: Cardinals 7, Cubs 5.
