MLB Prediction and Odds for Sunday Night Baseball: Cardinals vs. Cubs, with free betting tips and top prop picks for the game
The upcoming Sunday Night Baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs promises an exciting encounter, featuring a pitching matchup of Shota Imanaga for the Cubs and Sonny Gray for the Cardinals.
Imanaga, with an impressive 8-4 record and a 3.12 ERA, has been notably effective on the road. Gray, a three-time MLB all-star, had a strong start against the Dodgers, allowing only one earned run over seven innings. However, the Cubs are favored to win, with moneyline odds around -129, while the Cardinals are a +108 underdog for the game [4].
The Cubs enter the game with a powerful lineup, ranking top five in runs scored (588) and having the second-best run differential in MLB (+110). The Cardinals, while showing a decent batting average (.250) and ranking 4th in doubles, indicate less firepower overall compared to their opponents [1][2].
The Cubs' offense was in fine form in their last game, scoring nine runs and having 13 hits. In contrast, Gray has struggled in his previous three starts, giving up 17 earned runs over 13 1/3 innings. However, the over has hit in four of Gray's last five starts [3].
The first pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. The Cardinals won Game 1 of the series 5-0, while the Cubs responded with a 9-1 victory in Game 2. The over/under for total runs scored in the game is 7.5 [5].
Key Statistics and Betting Info:
| Statistic/Aspect | Cubs | Cardinals | |-------------------------------|-------------------------------------|----------------------------------| | Team Record (as of Aug 10) | 70-54 (.565) | 61-64 (.488) | | Pitching Starter | Shota Imanaga (8-4, 3.12 ERA) | Sonny Gray (10-5) | | Cubs Moneyline Odds | Around -129 favoring Cubs | Around +108 | | Projection (Model) | Cubs win 5-3 | | | Runs Total Line Odds | 7.5 runs; Over recommended (-122) | | | Runs Scored (Season) | 588 runs, top 5 MLB | .250 team batting average, 4th in doubles | | Cubs Offensive Strength | 2nd best run differential (+110) | Less potent offense |
The website's model predicts the Cubs to win in 62% of simulations on Sunday [6]. As the teams prepare to face off, fans can expect an exciting and high-scoring game, with the Cubs holding the upper hand according to the predictions and betting odds.
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