St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs 8/4/24 MLB Betting Picks

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs 8/4/24 – Entering the next game in the MLB season, the St. Louis Cardinals team is 56-52, and the Chicago Cubs team is 52-58 in the Wrigley Field. This match has two division rivals that want to climb the standings higher, and this is what will make the match very interesting. As this game draws attention, it’s also a highlight on many top-tier casino online sites, which feature diverse betting opportunities for MLB enthusiasts. Below will be your guide to success in betting.

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs 8/4/24

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs 8/4/24

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

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— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) August 2, 2024

Although the precise betting odds remain TBD, analyzing team statistics and recent performances will offer guidance on future wagers. Both teams have shown similar trends, which suggests a closely contested game.

Miles Mikolas (8-8, 4.99 ERA) vs. Justin Steele (2-5, 3.38 ERA)

Miles Mikolas of the Cardinals has had a rather difficult season so far having an ERA of 4.99. He has a mediocre win-loss record, though stamina helps to win games deep into a match, which is good considering his low walk rate and a good WHIP at 1.23. Mikolas’ main weakness is in hits which will not be such a good thing when facing the potentially powerful Cubs’ batters.

Justin Steele’s win/loss ratio may differ from his competence level, more so given that he has a best of 3.38, and a WHIP of 1.11. His strikeout rate is good and he has limited home runs fairly well and they are going to face the Cardinals’ lineup with a little bit of power. This is where Steele could exercise his impressive discipline in curbing opponent batting averages into potential usefulness for the Cubs.

The pitching duel pits one of baseball’s stars against the other. Where Mikolas can provide the constant figure needed in the household Steele represents the possibility of dominance. This could result in a pitchers’ battle where they both would have to use their weapons to either tie or beat the other team. Despite this, Steele has a lower ERA and WHIP, which may make him hold the game’s fate in his fingertips.

Cardinal’s Statistical Insight

The Cardinals hold a batting average of .247 and have demonstrated decent power with 112 home runs this season. Their on-base percentage at .310 and slugging at .388 show a team that can get on base and produce extra-base hits, albeit inconsistently. With a team ERA of 4.04, the pitching staff has been average, which may challenge them when facing teams that capitalize on pitching errors.

Cubs’ Statistical Analysis

Conversely, the Cubs have a slightly lower batting average of .234 but almost match the Cardinals in runs scored and home runs. Their pitching staff has outperformed the Cardinals with a superior ERA of 3.79 and a similar WHIP. This suggests that the Cubs might have a slight edge in pitching efficiency, which could be critical in a tight contest.

Trends

St. Louis Cardinals Betting Trends

Cardinals are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
St. Louis Cardinals are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
Cardinals are 25-29 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 4 of Cardinals’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 29 of Cardinals’ 54 last games at home

Chicago Cubs Betting Trends

Cubs are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
Chicago Cubs are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
Cubs are 30-28 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Cubs’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 21 of Cubs’ 52 last games at home