St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs Pick 8/2/24 – On Friday, August 2, 2024 in an exciting Major League Baseball matchup, the St. Louis Cardinals currently stand at 56-53 while Chicago Cubs hold an even 53-58 record. Tuning into this contest provides an exclusive premium handicappers‘ view on a possible playoff scramble narrative as the season goes along. Let’s delve deeper into team performance analysis and latest odds.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs Pick 8/2/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Friday, August 2, 2024 at 2:20 PM ET |
| Where: | Wrigley Field |
| TV: | – |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
St. Louis Cardinals (56-53) vs. Chicago Cubs (53-58)
St. Louis Cardinals as a team enter this game with a batting average of .247 and an on base plus percentage of .310. Nonetheless, their middle of the pack offense is 112 home runs and 454 runs for this season. The pitchers have performed fairly well in terms of ERA which stands at 4.04 and WHIP which stands at 1.27. The pitching staff has been very average in terms of power and reliability on the mound.
On the other side, the Chicago Cubs with slightly fewer wins in their games have scored a slightly lower batting average of .234. However, they have responded well in the run making aspect by having 457 runs to their tally. The pitching staff operates a little better than the Cardinals with ERA of 3.79 and WHIP of 1.25. This suggests strict game control, and this could have placed them in a better vantage in pitching duels.
Erick Fedd (7-4, 3.11 ERA) vs. Javier Assad (5-3, 3.23 ERA)
Erick Fedd of the Cardinals has had a phenomenal season, posting a 3.11 ERA and 1.14 WHIP over 121.2 innings pitched. He has excelled at restricting hits while managing games effectively; his ability to limit them and remain under control under pressure have made him invaluable assets; yet one area where his consistency could prove crucial to today’s contests could be decisive.
Javier Assad of the Cubs boasts a similar record, boasting a 3.23 ERA and 1.35 WHIP over 94.2 innings pitched. However, his higher WHIP could prove problematic against Cardinals’ powerful bats; nonetheless, his performance at home may tip the scales in their favor in this home game.
Fedd and Assad should engage in an exciting pitchers duel, with similar ERA figures but different styles. Fedd’s strikeout ability will contrast against Assad’s ground ball-inducing skills to set up an intriguing contest on the mound.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: St. Louis Cardinals -109, Total Odds: 7.5
The betting odds slightly favor the Cardinals due to their recent dominance in head-to-head matchups. However, the Cubs’ recent form at home and their pitching strength should not be underestimated.
St. Louis Cardinals Betting Trends
The Cardinals have seen the total go OVER in 6 of their last 7 games, suggesting a trend towards high-scoring affairs. However, their road game trends show a tendency for the total to go UNDER, indicating a possible shift in their offensive output when away from home.
Chicago Cubs Betting Trends
The Cubs have a strong OVER trend in recent games against the Cardinals and overall. However, their games at Wrigley Field tend to be low-scoring, with the total going UNDER in 9 of their last 10 home games. This contrasting trend could influence betting decisions significantly.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs 8/2/24 Betting Picks
Based on the analysis and the current form of the teams, particularly the pitchers and more so the form in home and away games, we conclude that this match might likely be a close encounter, possibly under the total points. The Cubs we have seen are a good team at home and so in such a match where both the team’s batsmen fail to click they may just steal a one run win.
The recommended play would be going with the Cub’s money line and taking the under on the total points tally. To find baseball tips today, be sure to keep an eye on prop bets on total strike outs and total innings provided by the starters since they are currently in good form.