The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Chicago and St. Louis on Sunday, with the host Cubs trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.
Chicago sends Jon Lester out against Carlos Martinez for the St. Louis Cardinals in this game. Lester is 10-10 with a 3.38 ERA on the season, while Martinez is 13-7 on the year and has a 2.87 ERA.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 5.7-4.1 win for the Cubs on Sunday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
87-61 Chicago battles the Cardinals, currently with a 92-56 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs St. Louis injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 9-ranked Chicago Cubs and the No. 21-rated St. Louis Cardinals in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Chicago has baseball's No. 14-rated offensive output, at 8.29 hits per game. The St. Louis Cardinals average 8.61 hits per game, good for No. 16 on the list.
Defensively, St. Louis features the No. 1-rated defense on the road, allowing 3.39 runs per game. Chicago, meanwhile, comes in at No. 20 at home, scoring 4.14 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
St. Louis looks to rebound from a loss to the Cubs, who beat them 5-4 on Saturday behind a start from T Wood at Wrigley Field.
Next Betting Matchups
St. Louis home to Cincinnati, Monday, September 21st
Chicago home to Milwaukee, Monday, September 21st