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St. Louis (45-39) at Chi. Cubs (49-38)
- When: Jul 3 2026, 4:05 PM
- Where: Wrigley Field, Chicago
- TV: MARQ
St. Louis vs Chi. Cubs MLB Preview & Pick
Moneyline: Chi. Cubs -129
Runline: Chi. Cubs -1.5 (+145)
Total: 10.5
The Chicago Cubs enter Friday’s series opener as -129 moneyline favorites, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+145) and the total posted at 10.5. With both offenses flashing power and two starters carrying matchup concerns, this game has a live over feel.
Chicago Cubs Betting Preview
Chicago comes in scorching hot, winning five straight and 15 of its last 19. The Cubs just embarrassed San Diego 23-3, and Dansby Swanson was right in the middle of the fireworks with three home runs, eight RBIs, and a grand slam.
Swanson has driven in 26 runs over his last 10 games, joining some historic company. The funny part is he is still only batting .210 on the season, but when the man gets hot, he turns into a cheat code.
David Peterson gets the ball for Chicago. He was solid in his Cubs debut, allowing two runs over 5 2/3 innings against Milwaukee. However, St. Louis hit him hard recently, tagging him for six runs over 3 2/3 innings.
Player Prop Pick: Dansby Swanson Over RBIs – Swanson is seeing the ball extremely well and keeps getting chances with runners on base. Against a starter he already knows, another run-producing night is very possible.
St. Louis Cardinals Betting Preview
St. Louis arrives with confidence after an 11-5 win over Atlanta. Jordan Walker powered the offense with a three-run homer and later added an RBI single, giving the Cardinals another dangerous bat in the middle of the order.
Andre Pallante starts for St. Louis with a 9-5 record and 3.83 ERA. The issue is his history against Chicago, where he owns a rough 0-4 mark with a 5.12 ERA across 13 appearances.
Player Prop Pick: Jordan Walker Over Total Bases – Walker is coming off a strong power game and should carry momentum into another hitter-friendly matchup. If Peterson struggles again, Walker has a strong chance to cash with extra-base damage.
MLB Expert Picks & Final Score Prediction
Chicago has the hotter lineup and better overall form, but St. Louis has enough offense to push this total upward.
Final Score: Cubs 7, Cardinals 5
Lean: Chicago Cubs -1.5 (+145)
Total: Over 10.5 (-104)
- MLB Baseball Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
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