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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs, 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 20th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Cardinals vs. Cubs
The Cardinals take on the Cubs on Thursday, July 20th 2023 at Wrigley Field, Chicago. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: St. Louis Cardinals (43-53) vs. Chicago Cubs (45-50)
- Date: Thursday, July 20th 2023
- Time: 8:05 ET
- Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago
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St. Louis Cardinals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Chicago, the Cardinals have a record of just 43-53. This places the team 4th in the NL Central. St. Louis will be looking to move their record on the road to above .500, as they are currently 21-27 away from home.
With a record of 48-48, St. Louis has covered the runline in half of their games while being favored in 55 of their 96 games. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 50-45.
The Cardinals will send Steven Matz to the mound with an overall record of 0-7. Heading into action, Steven Matz has an ERA of 4.86. To date, he has a batting average allowed of .274. Steven Matz has given up 10 home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .332. With a total of 28 walks, Matz has a WHIP of 1.51.
On the season, St. Louis boasts the 11th-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.7 runs per game. The Cardinals are enjoying offensive success as their team batting average ranks 9th at .257. The team's lineup is also hitting for power at an above average rate, with 131 home runs (6th). St. Louis' overall OBP of .331 is good for 5th in the league.
Chicago Cubs - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Chicago Cubs come into this road contest vs St. Louis with a below .500 record (45-50). In the NL Central division standings, the team ranks 3rd. Chicago has yet to take advantage of playing at home, going just 24-25.
Despite being favored 47 times in 95 games, Chicago has managed to maintain an above .500 record against the runline. With an average betting line of 8 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 50-42.
Chicago pitcher Marcus Stroman gets the start, looking to pick up another win, as his current record sits at 10-6. Coming into the game, Marcus Stroman has been tough on opposing hitters, posting an era of just 2.88. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .197. Opposing hitters have gone deep six times against Marcus Stroman, who has a WOBA allowed of .251. With a total of 42 walks, Stroman has a WHIP of 1.09.
Entering today's action, Chicago features the 10th-ranked scoring unit, averaging 4.8 runs per game. The Cubs have been able to drive in runs at an above average rate as their team batting average of .251 ranks 13th in the league. Overall, the team has hit 106 home runs, placing them 16th. Throughout the season, Chicago's batters have been excellent at getting on base, posting the 6th best OBP of .329.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Cardinals vs. Cubs
Heading into today's matchup between Chicago and St. Louis, the Cubs are the betting favorite at -134 on the moneyline. Chicago's implied win probability sits at 57.26%. The MLB predictive model shows Chicago picking up the win. For aggressive bettors, there is enough of an edge to take the Cubs on the runline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Cubs -1.5
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