St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs 6/15/24 MLB Betting Picks

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs 6/15/24 – In an intriguing mid-season matchup, the St. Louis Cardinals (31-33) face off against the Chicago Cubs (32-34) on Saturday, June 15, 2024. With both teams hovering just below the .500 mark, this game at the iconic Wrigley Field promises to be a critical one for their standings. This daily baseball betting prediction offers a deep dive into the details that bettors and fans need to know to make informed decisions.

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs 6/15/24

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs 6/15/24

Team	RL	TOTAL	ML
Cardinals	TBD	TBD	TBD
Cubs	TBD	TBD	TBD

A multi-hit game from Brendan Donovan to extend the lead! #ForTheLou pic.twitter.com/cf9mnT5JSJ

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) June 13, 2024

Current betting odds for both teams have yet to be decided upon and as game day nears will provide invaluable insight into how markets view this matchup. Bettors should keep tabs on these numbers to see how they may change with player news or changes in team dynamic.

Andre Pallante (2-2, 4.88 ERA) vs. Shota Imanaga (6-1, 1.96 ERA)

Andre Pallante comes into this matchup sporting an modest record and an ERA of 4.88, reflecting his struggles this season. His higher WHIP of 1.58 indicates difficulty controlling games by allowing too many hitters to reach base – something which can prove disastrous against lineups with any depth in talent. Furthermore, Pallante only pitched 24 innings – this suggests he doesn’t go deep into games thus placing additional stress on Cardinals bullpens; additionally his strikeout-to-walk ratio (17 strikeouts to 12 walks) may suggest potential issues related to pitch control/placement issues as well.

Shota Imanaga stands out with an outstanding 1.96 ERA and 6-1, making him one of the more formidable pitchers in the league this year. His low WHIP (1.00) indicates his skill at keeping runners off base effectively – essential in maintaining low scoring games over 69 innings pitched by Imanaga, often controlling game pace by restricting scoring opportunities from opponents; his strikeout numbers (72 strikeouts compared to only 11 walks) also prove his mettle as an effective challenger of batters.

Cardinals’ Offensive and Defensive Dynamics

The Cardinals currently sport a batting average of .235 with an on-base percentage of just 307, indicators that suggest some difficulty at bat. Their slugging percentage stands at .372, leading them to hit for power without finding consistency on defense or offense. Their pitching staff, with an ERA of 4.08 and WHIP of 1.28 collectively will need to step up, especially given Pallante’s recent play; this aspect could prove critical when facing the Cubs lineup.

Cubs’ Strategic Play

The Cubs also show signs of inconsistency with their slightly lower batting average of .229 yet similar slugging percentage as that of Cardinals; their on-base percentage (.311) and home run total (64) demonstrate this, along with a more consistent performance on their pitching staff’s part – their improved ERA 3.95 is indicative of this fact – giving them an edge in this tight matchup.

Trends

St. Louis Cardinals Betting Trends

Cardinals are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
St. Louis Cardinals are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
Cardinals are 15-20 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Cardinals’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 13 of Cardinals’ 30 last games at home

Chicago Cubs Betting Trends

Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 games.
Chicago Cubs are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
Cubs are 19-17 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Cubs’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 15 of Cubs’ 31 last games at home