Chicago Cubs (27-24) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (23-26)
Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals May 26 2024 – As the Chicago Cubs face the St. Louis Cardinals this coming Sunday, bettors and fans alike are gearing up for an engaging MLB matchup. Holding a slightly better record, the Cubs come into this game with a narrow edge in the standings. Scheduled for May 26, 2024, this evening game at Busch Stadium promises to be a highlight for MLB daily picks, as both teams vie to improve their season standings in a broadcast slated for ESPN.
Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals May 26 2024 Game Info
| When: | Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 7:10 PM ET |
| Where: | Busch Stadium |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Cubs | -103 |
-1.5 +155
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O 8.5 -114
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| Cardinals | -115 |
+1.5 -192
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U 8.5 -114
|
Currently, betting odds are yet to be announced. Once available, analyzing the moneyline, spread, and total will provide a clearer picture of how oddsmakers view the match-up, influencing potential betting strategies.
Javier Assad (4-0, 1.70 ERA) vs. Sonny Gray (6-2, 2.87 ERA)
Javier Assad has looked very good for the Cubs this year and remains the only starter with an unblemished record and a 1.70 ERA. The number of hits and runs he has given have been well controlled considering the number of innings he has played, 53 to be precise. A condence bearer with a WHIP of 1.11, the major sign of control and efficiency is demonstrated by him making him a tough opponent on the mound.
On the other hand, Sonny Gray of the Cardinals has also been impressive throughout the season and is packaged in a 6-2 rank as well as 2.87 ERA. Gray’s pitching finesse being possessed with a low whip of 1.04 and 59 strikeouts, exemplifies his ability to fully overpower batters and manage specific games. Low walk rate contributes to his consistency which is suitable for a starter.
So it’s unlikely to go wrong with either of the pitchers heading into this duel. Assad then followed by keeping his opponents’ responses in check while Gray, known for his ability to strike out, did the same to his opponents. The success could be determined on which pitcher is going to handle the opposing lineup better at night and in front of the home-stand cheering fans of Busch Stadium.
Cubs’ Crucial Offensive Metrics
Currently, the Cubs are batting and cleansing at an average of .227 average with a . A batting average of .311 on-base percentage and a .372 slugging percentage. Though their batting is somewhat low they can still hit 48 homers and score 218 which means that they have good potential for scoring points. Nonetheless, their ability to hit will be put to the extreme against Gray’s excellent form on the mound.
Cardinals’ Offensive Examination
Cardinals, the team has a .230 batting average and a slightly lower slugging of .360, also have consistent problems as far as their probable batting order is concerned. Despite 41 home runs and 187 runs scored this season, it shows that there is momentary prowess but a fundamental issue with on-base presence.
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 11 of Cubs’ 25 last games at home
St. Louis Cardinals Betting Trends
Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 games.
St. Louis Cardinals are 4-1 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 3 of Cardinals’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 10 of Cardinals’ 23 last games at home
Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals Betting Picks
Given the recent form and the pitching match-up, this game poses a close contest. Assad’s impressive stats give the Cubs a slight edge, but Gray’s ability to strike out opponents and control the game could level the playing field. For those looking into safe betting websites, consider the pitching duel deeply when making betting decisions.
For the game outcome, the safe bet might lean towards a low-scoring affair, considering the strengths of both starting pitchers. Prop bets on strikeouts for both pitchers could be promising given their current forms.
Score Prediction: Cubs 3, Cardinals 2.
