Cubs vs. Cardinals MLB Free Pick
ST. LOUIS, MO (ATS Consultants) – The Cubs beat the Cardinals, 9-5 in their home opener on Friday night. St. Louis hosts Chicago on Saturday at 1:05pmET.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Cardinals as a -190 favorite while the over/under total is 8 runs. St. Louis is 5-3 overall, while the Cubs are 3-5 overall.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Cards opened up as a -200 favorite and moved to -190 at most books. The total opened at 8 runs and remained there in most sports books.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, 77% of public bettors favor the Cardinals. These numbers are subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link available in this paragraph to get the most up-to-date information.
MLB FREE PICK: Take the OVER. According to the latest MLB trends, The Cubs are 4-1 Over last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15 and 7-3 Over last 10 Saturday games. Cards are 6-1 last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. The Cubs’ bats came alive against Adam Wainright of all people on Friday night in a 9-5 win. They have gone over in 5 of htie last 8 games. Chicago starter Chris Volstad struggled in his last start against Milwaukee, going just five innings, as the Cubs lost 7-5. St. Louis starter Lance Lynn pitched better, as the Cards beat Milwaukee, 9-3. Expect the Cards to bounce back at home with a big offensive afternoon against Volstad, while the Cubs will score enough against Lynn to make this competitive.
SATURDAY MLB FREE PICK: CUBS/CARDINALS OVER 8
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