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Cardinals vs. Cubs Prediction, Picks and Odds
Our detailed prediction and analysis for the Cardinals vs. Cubs MLB game on July 5, 2025 is featured below. Drawing from 10,000 game simulations, we provide expert picks, betting odds, and insights.
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Jul 5, 2:20 PM ET Wrigley Field
Jul 5, 2:20 PM ET Wrigley Field
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cardinals | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 1 |
Cubs | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 1 |
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Michael Busch strikes out swinging.
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Hitting
Pitching
| No. | Player | Pos | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | SO | AVG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B. Donovan | 2B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.5 | 1.100 |
| 2 | M. Winn | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.2 | 0.400 |
| 3 | W. Contreras | 1B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.25 | 0.650 |
| 4 | G. Hampson | RF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 5 | T. Saggese | 3B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.5 | 1.000 |
| 6 | L. Nootbaar | LF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.25 | 0.500 |
| 7 | N. Gorman | DH | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 1.750 |
| 8 | Y. Pozo | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.000 |
| 9 | V. Scott | CF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.000 |
| No. | Player | Pos | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | SO | AVG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I. Happ | LF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0.600 |
| 2 | K. Tucker | RF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.25 | 0.500 |
| 3 | S. Suzuki | DH | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.25 | 0.900 |
| 4 | P. Crow-Armstrong | CF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.200 |
| 5 | D. Swanson | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.2 | 0.400 |
| 6 | C. Kelly | C | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.4 | 1.600 |
| 7 | M. Busch | 1B | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.6 | 2.000 |
| 8 | N. Hoerner | 2B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.833 |
| 9 | J. Turner | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
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Cardinals vs. Cubs: Detailed Breakdown
Matchup Overview
- Teams: Cardinals vs. Cubs
- Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
- Time: 2:20 PM ET
- Venue: Wrigley Field
Current Betting Odds
- Spread: Cubs favored at -1.5
- Total (Over/Under): 11.5
- Moneyline Odds: Cardinals +140, Cubs -162
Dimers' Win Probabilities
- Cardinals: 44%
- Cubs: 56%
Dimers' predictive model, renowned for its accuracy, assesses each team's chances by simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view.
Our Prediction: Who Wins?
After extensive simulations, our model gives the Cardinals a win probability of 44%, while the Cubs have a win probability of 56%. Discover the best spread, over/under, and moneyline odds for the game on this page.
Summary
According to our analysis, the Cubs are more likely to beat the Cardinals in the MLB game at Wrigley Field on Saturday. Discover the best spread, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.
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