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Chi. Cubs (59-46) at St. Louis (53-52)
- When: Jul 27 2026, 7:45 PM
- Where: Busch Stadium, St. Louis
- TV: MARQ
Chi. Cubs vs St. Louis MLB Preview & Pick
Moneyline: Chi. Cubs -117
Runline: Chi. Cubs -1.5 (+135)
Total: 9.5
Birds, Meet Buzzsaw
The Cubs roll into St. Louis playing like someone accidentally turned the difficulty down to Rookie mode. Chicago is 25-12 since June 11 and has bullied opposing pitchers with 226 runs, 161 walks, and a ridiculous .351 on-base percentage during that stretch. Meanwhile, the Cardinals have spent the second half collecting series losses like they’re loyalty points.
Peterson’s Revenge Tour?
David Peterson (5-7, 5.97 ERA) has been a completely different pitcher since joining Chicago. In three of his last four starts, he’s limited opponents to two runs or fewer, including 6 2/3 scoreless innings with four strikeouts in an 11-2 demolition of Detroit.
The catch? St. Louis once treated him like batting practice, tagging him for 10 runs in just 3 2/3 innings earlier this month. Overall, Peterson owns a rough 13.50 ERA against the Cardinals, so Monday is all about proving that disaster belongs in the past.
Can St. Louis Stop the Bleeding?
The Cardinals desperately need a spark after dropping seven of their last 10 games. Sunday’s extra-inning loss to Cincinnati was another painful reminder that late leads have become optional. Kyle Leahy struck out a career-high nine, but the bullpen still watched everything unravel.
If Matthew Liberatore (5-7, 5.18 ERA) gets the ball, he’s had mixed success against Chicago. He’s 2-2 with a solid 3.38 ERA against the Cubs, including one dominant outing and one rough one earlier this season. Which version shows up? Even Cardinals fans would like to know.
Betting Outlook
Chicago enters as the -117 moneyline favorite, and it’s easy to see why. The Cubs are swinging hot bats, playing confident baseball, and already talking about adding more talent before the trade deadline. St. Louis is still searching for answers while trying to keep its playoff hopes alive.
Sometimes baseball is complicated. This one feels simple: back the hotter team until somebody proves otherwise.
Final Score: Cubs 6, Cardinals 4
Lean: Chi. Cubs -1.5 (+135)
Total: Over 9.5 (-115)
- MLB Baseball Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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