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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Thursday, July 27th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Cubs vs. Cardinals
The Cubs take on the Cardinals on Thursday, July 27th 2023 at Busch Stadium, St. Louis. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Chicago Cubs (50-51) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (46-57)
- Date: Thursday, July 27th 2023
- Time: 7:45 ET
- Venue: Busch Stadium, St. Louis
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Chicago Cubs - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Chicago Cubs take on the St. Louis hoping to improve on their record of just 50-51, placing them 3rd in the NL Central. Heading into play, the Cubs have won half of their 48 road games, sitting at 23-25.
Chicago currently has an above .500 record against the runline (54-47). So far, they have been favored in 51 of their 101 games. The team's over/under record comes in at 53-43 with an average betting line of 9.
Starting for the Cubs will be Justin Steele, with an overall record of 10-3. Leading up to the game, Justin Steele has an ERA of just 2.95. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .236. Justin Steele has given up six home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .277. Steele's WHIP of 1.11 comes along with a total of 21 walks allowed.
Offensively, Chicago has had no problem putting up runs, as their scoring average of 4.9 runs per game, ranks 9th in the MLB. The Cubs have been able to drive in runs at an above average rate as their team batting average of .253 ranks 9th in the league. So far, the team is the 16th-rated home run hitting team, with a total of 115 long balls. To date, Chicago has the MLB's 7th best OBP at .331.
St. Louis Cardinals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Chicago, the Cardinals have a record of just 46-57. This places the team 4th in the NL Central. St. Louis has yet to take advantage of playing at home, going just 22-26.
With an above .500 record against the runline at 52-51, St. Louis has been favored 55.3% of the time this season. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 53-47.
Making the start for St. Louis is Miles Mikolas, with a record of 6-5. Currently, Miles Mikolas has an ERA of 4.33. In his outings, opposing batters are hitting .277 against the right-hander. So far, Mikolas has given up 12 home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .315. With a total of 25 walks, Mikolas has a WHIP of 1.31.
On offense, St. Louis will look to continue their strong play, as they rank 10th in runs scored, averaging 4.8 runs per game. Heading into play, the Cardinals are the 6th-ranked unit in team batting average. Combined, the team is batting .258. The team has also been strong in the power department, having hit 142 home runs which is 6th. St. Louis' strong OBP of .333 is 5th best in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Cubs vs. Cardinals
Heading into today's matchup between Chicago and St. Louis, the Cubs are the betting favorite at -110 on the moneyline. Chicago's implied win probability sits at 52.38%. The MLB predictive model has the Cubs picking up the win. However, it is recommended to stick to the moneyline for today's action.
Recommended Betting Pick: Cubs Moneyline -110
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