Cardinals vs. Cubs Prediction and Odds - Jun 2, 2022

The Chicago Cubs face the St Louis Cardinals in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Thursday, commencing at 8:05PM ET.

The Cubs will have Keegan Thompson (5-0, 1.58 ERA) start, while the Cardinals will counter with Matthew Liberatore (1-0, 3.72 ERA).

Dimers' free betting picks for Cardinals vs. Cubs, as well as game predictions and best odds, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Cardinals vs. Cubs?

Based on cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Cardinals-Cubs MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Cardinals a 54% chance of defeating the Cubs.

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Cardinals vs. Cubs Current Odds

• Run Line: Cubs +1.5 (-170), Cardinals -1.5 (+150)
• Moneyline: Cubs -108, Cardinals -108
• Total: Over/Under 9 (+100/-120)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Cubs are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Cardinals, with -170 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Cardinals (-1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook also has the best odds currently on offer at +150.

In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Cubs and Cardinals are currently at minus-money betting odds on the moneyline.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -108. That means you can risk $108 to win $100, for a total payout of $208, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook also has the best moneyline odds for the Cardinals at -108, where you can risk $108 to win $100, for a total payout of $208, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 9 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, as well as the best odds for the Under at -120.

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According to DimersBOT, the Cubs (+1.5) are a 60% chance of covering the run line, while the 9-run Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Cardinals vs. Cubs

• Run Line: Cardinals -1.5 @ +150 via DraftKings Sportsbook (0.3% edge)
• Moneyline: Cardinals @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook (54% probability)
• Total: Over 9 @ +100 via DraftKings Sportsbook

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every time.

Even though the Cubs are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Cardinals -1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 9 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+100) that are available from DraftKings Sportsbook.

Cardinals vs. Cubs Prediction

Use our dynamic widget below to see up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for St Louis vs. CHI Cubs, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Cardinals-Cubs matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this article for any changes to our betting insights before Cardinals vs. Cubs on Thursday June 2, 2022.

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Cardinals vs. Cubs 2022 Game Info

Thursday's matchup between the Cubs and Cardinals at Wrigley Field is scheduled to start at 8:05PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Cubs vs. St Louis Cardinals
• Date: Thursday June 2, 2022
• Time: 8:05PM ET / 5:05PM PT
• Venue: Wrigley Field

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