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Today's Betting Overview - Cubs vs. Cardinals
The Cubs take on the Cardinals on Sunday, July 30th 2023 at Busch Stadium, St. Louis. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Chicago Cubs (53-51) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (46-60)
- Date: Sunday, July 30th 2023
- Time: 2:15 ET
- Venue: Busch Stadium, St. Louis
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Chicago Cubs - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Chicago Cubs enter play ranked 3rd in the NL Central, with an overall record of 53-51. In their 51 games on the road, the Cubs have a strong record of 26-25.
Across their 104 games, Chicago has been favored 51 times, yet their record against the runline is above .500. The team's over/under record comes in at 54-45 with an average betting line of 9.
Kyle Hendricks gets the start for the Cubs with a below .500 record at 4-4. Through 12 outings, Kyle Hendricks has an ERA sitting at 3.46. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .225 against him. Opposing hitters have gone deep eight times against Kyle Hendricks, who has a WOBA allowed of .266. With a total of 11 walks, Hendricks has a WHIP of 1.04.
On offense, Chicago will look to continue their strong play, as they rank 8th in runs scored, averaging 5 runs per game. The Cubs are enjoying offensive success as their team batting average ranks 10th at .255. Overall, the team has hit 119 home runs, placing them 15th. Chicago's overall OBP of .332 is good for 5th in the league.
St. Louis Cardinals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Chicago, the Cardinals have a record of just 46-60. This places the team 5th in the NL Central. St. Louis has had their problems at home, going just 22-29 at Busch Stadium.
Despite being the favorite in 60 of their 106 games, St. Louis' record against the runline is only 52-54. The team has an over/under record of 54-49, with an average betting line of 9.
Steven Matz gets the start for the Cardinals with a below .500 record at 1-7. Across 22 appearances, Steven Matz has a combined ERA of 4.34. The left-hander has a batting average allowed of .265. Steven Matz has given up 10 home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .322. Matz's WHIP of 1.44 comes along with a total of 30 walks allowed.
St. Louis' offense comes into this game averaging 4.7 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. Heading into play, the Cardinals are the 9th unit in team batting average, currently hitting .256. The team's lineup is also hitting for power at an above average rate, with 146 home runs (5th). To date, St. Louis has the MLB's 6th best OBP at .331.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Cubs vs. Cardinals
Heading into today's matchup between St. Louis and Chicago, the Cardinals are the betting favorite at -135 on the moneyline. St. Louis' implied win probability sits at 57.45%. The MLB preditive model shows St. Louis having a strong performance at the plate and has identified the best bet to take St. Louis on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Cardinals Moneyline -135
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