Cubs vs. Cardinals Prediction
Jordan Montgomery could toe the rubber for his final game as a Cardinal on Friday night when St. Louis hosts the hated Cubs at 8:15 p.m. ET from Busch Stadium. With the Cards listed as heavy moneyline favorites and the total sitting at 8.5, what’s the smart bet tonight in St. Louis?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
957 Chicago Cubs (+135) at 958 St. Louis Cardinals (-155); o/u 8.5
8:15 p.m. ET, Friday, July 28, 2023
Minute Maid Park, Houston, TX
Cubs vs. Cardinals Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 55% of bets are on the Cardinals’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Chicago Cubs DFS SPIN
Mike Tauchman went 3-for-6 with a solo homer and two RBI on Thursday, leading the Cubs to a 10-3 win over the Cardinals. Tauchman extended the Cubs’ lead to six runs with a sixth-inning solo homer to right-center field off Cardinals lefty reliever Andrew Suárez. It was his fifth round-tripper of the season. He also added a ninth-inning RBI single as part of a three-hit effort.
St. Louis Cardinals DFS SPIN
Willson Contreras is day-to-day with a scalp laceration. The positive news here is that Contreras didn’t suffer a concussion when he was struck in the head by Ian Happ’s backswing during the opening frame of Thursday’s game against the Cubs. It’s unclear whether he’ll be ready to return on Friday, but it wouldn’t be surprising to see him get a couple days off to recover.
Cubs vs. Cardinals MLB Betting Trends
Chi Cubs is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Chi Cubs is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. Louis’s last 7 games at home
St. Louis is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Cubs vs. Cardinals MLB BETTING PREDICTION
Montgomery is 4-2 with a 2.95 ERA in six career starts against the Cubs, but he’s 0-2 with a 9.00 ERA in two starts against Chicago this season. With the uncertainty of where he’ll be pitching beyond Tuesday’s trade deadline hanging over his head, I wouldn’t be surprised if the Cubs got to him tonight. Meanwhile, Cubs manager David Ross came into the series undecided about his starter for tonight. He opted for a bullpen start for this slot during the previous turn through the rotation on Saturday, so we could see a combination of Michael Fulmer and Drew Smyly tonight. Either way, I like the over. I think this total is too low.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: CUBS/CARDINALS OVER 8.5