• The Cardinals are -118 favorites vs the Cubs
• Cubs vs Cardinals Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
• Cubs / Cardinals TV Channel: MARQ | CATV

The Chicago Cubs (-102) visit Busch Stadium to take on the St. Louis Cardinals (-118) on July 30, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 2:15 pm in St. Louis, MO.

This season, the Cubs are against the spread (ATS), while the Cardinals are ATS.

Cubs vs Cardinals Starting Pitchers Today:

• Cubs starting pitcher: Javier Assad 6-1, 3.84 ERA
• Cardinals starting pitcher: Andre Pallante 11-6, 3.78 ERA

Cubs vs. Cardinals Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

Cubs vs Cardinals Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cubs will win Thursday‘s MLB game with 55.7% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.

Bet now on Cubs vs Cardinals and all games with BetMGM

We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cubs players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Cubs Player Prop Bets Today:

• Ian Happ has hit the Walks Over in 12 of his last 15 games (+11.80 Units / 78% ROI)
• Alex Bregman has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 7 away games (+10.80 Units / 154% ROI)
• Seiya Suzuki has hit the RBIs Over in 7 of his last 9 games (+10.55 Units / 117% ROI)
• Michael Conforto has hit the Total Bases Under in 17 of his last 25 games (+9.90 Units / 32% ROI)
• Seiya Suzuki has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+9.85 Units / 32% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cardinals players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Cardinals Player Prop Best Bets Today:

• Ivan Herrera has hit the Total Bases Under in 20 of his last 25 games at home (+12.70 Units / 30% ROI)
• Ivan Herrera has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 19 of his last 25 games at home (+12.60 Units / 45% ROI)
• Jose Fermin has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 9 games at home (+12.00 Units / 133% ROI)
• Ivan Herrera has hit the Hits Under in 15 of his last 25 games at home (+11.50 Units / 35% ROI)
• Masyn Winn has hit the Runs Under in 17 of his last 20 games (+11.50 Units / 28% ROI)

Cubs Best Bets Today:

• The Chicago Cubs have covered the Run Line in 25 of their last 40 games (+15.40 Units / 33% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 23 away games (+11.70 Units / 46% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the Team Total Over in 26 of their last 40 games (+9.60 Units / 20% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 24 of their last 40 games (+6.25 Units / 13% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 35 games (+5.60 Units / 14% ROI)

Cardinals Best Bets Today:

• The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 25 games at home (+12.40 Units / 45% ROI)
• The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 24 games at home (+12.30 Units / 45% ROI)
• The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 15 of their last 20 games at home (+9.55 Units / 39% ROI)
• The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 23 of their last 50 games (+2.75 Units / 5% ROI)
• The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 28 of their last 50 games (+1.40 Units / 2% ROI)

Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cubs are against the Run Line ( Units / ROI).

• away moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
• away total over record when betting on the total runs Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
• away total under record when betting on the total runs Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cardinals are against the Run Line ( Units / ROI).

• home moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
• home total over record when betting on the total runs Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
• home total under record when betting on the total runs Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Cardinals vs Cubs Home Run Prop Bets Today

Cardinals vs Cubs Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Cardinals vs Cubs Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Cardinals

The Cubs are 25-12 (.676) vs bottom 10 scoring offenses this season Today, they face the Cardinals (16th in runs scored).

The Cubs are 26-1 (.963) when they’ve had 5 or more XBH this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .789.

The Cubs are 46-3 (.939) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .863.

The Cubs are 4-43 (.085) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .052.

Cardinals Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs

The Cardinals are just 4-38 (.095) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .137.

The Cardinals are just 4-38 (.095) when trailing entering the 7th inning since the 2025 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .137.

The Cardinals are just 4-38 (.095) when trailing entering the 7th inning since the 2024 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .137.

The Cardinals were just 7-11 (.389) when tied entering the 8th inning in the 2025 season — tied for 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Cubs Hitting Stats & Trends

The Cubs have answered-back in 37% of innings after an opponent scores this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

The Cubs have answered-back in 37% of innings after an opponent scores in late innings this season — 3rd highest in MLB.

The Cubs have scored first in just 38% of their games against division opponents this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

The Cubs have scored in at least three different innings in 52% of their games this season — 4th highest in MLB.

Cardinals Hitting Stats & Trends

The Cardinals have answered-back in just 25% of innings after an opponent scores this season — lowest in MLB.

The Cardinals have hit 1,156 balls in play with an exit velocity of 95 MPH or greater this season — 2nd most in MLB.

The Cardinals have answered-back in just 21% of innings after an opponent scores in late innings this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Cardinals hitters have 1,156 Hard Hits this season — 2nd most in MLB.

Cubs Pitching Stats & Trends

The Cubs pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of 89.6 MPH this season (2,768 balls in play) — 3rd highest in MLB

Cubs pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of 89.6 MPH (2,768 batted balls) this season — 3rd highest in MLB.

Cubs pitchers have allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 40% of their games this season — 5th lowest in MLB.

Cubs pitchers have won 35% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Cardinals Pitching Stats & Trends

The Cardinals pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 33% of their games on the road this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Cardinals pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of 89.7 MPH (2,828 batted balls) this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Cardinals pitchers have allowed an exit velocity over 100 MPH 721 times this season — 3rd most in MLB.

The Cardinals pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 43% of their games this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

More MLB Reading:

• Home Run Predictions Today
• Best NRFI Bets Today
• Strikeout Props Today
• MLB Starting Pitchers Today

Bet now on Cubs vs Cardinals and all games with BetMGM

Bet on MLB Odds at BetMGM

Sportsbook promos are always available at BetMGM. For new customers, check out the sportsbook welcome offer and BetMGM Refer a Friend. For existing customers, there are Odds Boosts, Parlay Boosts, contests and more.