Cubs vs. Cardinals Prediction and Odds for Wednesday, August 3 (St. Louis Can Mash Lefties)
The Chicago Cubs haven't scored a run in two-straight games.
They were shutout 4-0 by the San Francisco Giants on Sunday, and then were blanked 6-0 by the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night.
They'll look to break this scoreless streak tonight in the second game of a three-game series against the Cardinals on Tuesday night.
Let's take a look at the odds for the game, courtesy of WynnBET Sportsbook.
Cubs vs. Cardinals Odds, Run Line, and Total
Run line:
- Cubs +1.5 (-135)
- Cardinals -1.5 (+112)
Moneyline:
- Cubs +152
- Cardinals -165
Total:
- 8 (Over -115/Under -105)
Cubs vs. Cardinals Prediction and Pick
Trotting out a left-handed pitcher to face the Cardinals lineup has not gone well for their opponents so far this season. St. Louis ranks third in OPS vs. lefties this season, coming in at .782.
Tonight, they get to face lefty Justine Steele (3.86 ERA), who has struggled on the road this season, posting a 4.71 ERA in eight road starts.
Meanwhile, the Cardinals will turn to Mile Mikolas (2.86 ERA), who has been stellar for them this season. He's already faced the Cubs once in 2022, keeping them to one earned run across six innings.
Mikolas has also been lights out at home, sporting a 2.31 ERA and a 0.829 WHIP in 10 home starts.
I see no reason to not back to Cardinals to get their second straight win over the Cubbies tonight. If you want to get aggressive, the run line option is there, but it'll stay safe and stick with the moneyline:
Pick: Cardinals ML-165
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