Cardinals vs. Cubs: MLB Prediction & Analysis

Our detailed prediction and analysis for the Cardinals vs. Cubs MLB game on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is featured below. Drawing from 10,000 game simulations, we provide expert picks, betting odds, and insights.
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Cardinals
Michael McGreevy 4-9, 3.64 ERA
8
4
Wrigley Field
Cubs
Matthew Boyd 8-1, 3.50 ERA
Wrigley Field
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RHE
Cardinals
3 0 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 8 7 1
Cubs
0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 8 0
Live Probabilities
Win %
  • Cardinals
    100%
  • Cubs
    0%
Win Probability
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Last At Bat
Outs
Tyrone Taylor grounds out to third base, Blaze Jordan to Alec Burleson.
Quick Box Score
Cardinals Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 J. Wetherholt 2B4100010.0000.200
2 I. Herrera DH2000010.0000.600
3 J. Walker RF4000000.0000.000
4 A. Burleson 1B3312110.3331.833
5 J. Baez LF4335300.7503.750
6 M. Winn SS4000001.0000.000
7 B. Jordan 3B4111100.2501.250
8 E. Pereira CF3010002.3330.833
9 P. Pagés C4010001.2500.500
Cubs Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 P. Crow-Armstrong CF4000000.0000.000
2 S. Suzuki RF3110010.3331.167
3 M. Busch 1B4010002.2500.500
4 A. Bregman 3B4010001.2500.500
5 I. Happ LF3000011.0000.250
6 N. Hoerner SS4100000.0000.000
7 P. Ramirez 2B4120001.5001.250
8 T. Taylor DH2010000.5001.000
9 M. Amaya C3010000.3330.666

Cardinals vs. Cubs: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup overview: MLB Saturday

  • Teams: St. Louis Cardinals vs. CHI Cubs Cubs
  • Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
  • Time: 2:20PM ET
  • Venue: Wrigley Field

Current betting odds

  • Spread: Cardinals (+1.5, -117), Cubs (-1.5, +115)
  • Moneyline: Cardinals +174, Cubs -172
  • Total (Over/Under): 9.5 runs (+122/-125)

Dimers’ win probabilities

  • Cardinals: 37.1%
  • Cubs: 62.9%

Dimers' predictive MLB 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 37.1%, while the Cubs have a win probability of 62.9%.

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 run line, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.

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