St. Louis Cardinals (56-52) vs. Chicago Cubs (52-58)
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs August 4 2024 – As the St. Louis Cardinals battle the Chicago Cubs on a calm August night, both teams strive to move upward in their respective division hierarchy. A game is to be played on 4th of August, 2024 which is expected to be a great match at Wrigley Field being televised on ESPN. To be precise, audiences can watch the match being aired as it happens on MLB.TV. With both teams winning about half of their games, oddsmakers and the betting public will be paying close attention to the lines at regulated online sportsbooks.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs August 4 2024 Game Info
| When: | Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 7:10 PM ET |
| Where: | Wrigley Field |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Cardinals | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Cubs | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Currently, the betting odds for this matchup remain undecided, making it crucial for bettors to stay updated as game day approaches. Understanding how these odds evolve could reveal valuable insights into each team’s perceived chances.
Miles Mikolas (8-8, 4.99 ERA) vs. Justin Steele (2-5, 3.38 ERA)
Miles Mikolas, right-hander for the Cardinals, has had an up-and-down campaign with an ERA of 4.99 in 124.1 innings. Though he has a fairly good control of the batters yet his inability to win more games results in a record of 8-8. As seen in the particular case of Mikolas, control over the delivery and over the game is going to be a key factor, especially if playing in a venue such as Wrigley Field for the home team.
Despised on the mound for the Cubs, Justin Steele has a mediocre 3.38 ERA yet has a better 1.11 WHIP, which shows his ineffectiveness has been due to lack of support rather than ineffective pitching. Higher strikeout rate could prove to be the advantage for Steele as compared to Mikolas focusing on effectiveness to eliminate batters.
The direct comparison paints a fascinating picture: Steele’s capabilities to command his troops, and Mikolas’ previous experience. Regardless, their confrontation will affect the desired pace and perhaps the result of the game. Perhaps, the test of how Steele would perform under pressure against the Cardinals’ lineup, can decide the fate in favor of the Cubs.
Cardinal Virtues: Analyzing St. Louis’ Offense
St. Louis boasts a .247 batting average with notable power, having hit 112 home runs this season. Their overall slugging stands at .388, supported by a solid on-base percentage (OBP) of .310. These numbers suggest a team that can produce runs but often struggles for consistency.
Cubs’ Counterplay: Strengths and Struggles
Comparatively, the Cubs have compiled a .234 batting average and 108 homers, closely trailing the Cardinals in run production. Their similar on-base percentage (OBP) of .310 and a slightly lesser slugging percentage (.378) depict a lineup that, while less powerful, matches up competitively against their rivals. This parity in stats sets the stage for a closely contested battle.
St. Louis Cardinals Betting Trends
Cardinals are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
St. Louis Cardinals are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
Cardinals are 25-29 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 4 of Cardinals’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 29 of Cardinals’ 54 last games at home
Chicago Cubs Betting Trends
Cubs are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
Chicago Cubs are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
Cubs are 30-28 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Cubs’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 21 of Cubs’ 52 last games at home
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs Betting Picks
Both teams have shown fairly similar performances for the season and this can make this game favorable for the home team assuming that they have the slightly better pitching with Justin Steele. Sports enthusiasts will have an interesting time when betting in favor of the Cubs because similar to the current season performance or if Steele delivers according to standard.
Due to the provocative similarities and last outings’ results, an OVER on the combined score could be considered with an emphasis on the Cardinals’ recent pattern. For those looking at baseball expert picks, consider the Cubs to outlast the Cardinals in a close, high-scoring affair.
Score Prediction: Cubs 5, Cardinals 4.
