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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals predictions for MLB Friday.
The St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs will meet in MLB action at Busch Stadium on Friday, starting at 7:15 PM ET.
Andre Pallante (5-4, 3.76 ERA) will get the ball for the Cardinals, pitting him against Shota Imanaga (4-5, 4.04 ERA) for the Cubs.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLB model predicts the Cubs as the most likely winner of the Cubs vs. Cardinals game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Cubs vs. Cardinals prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's MLB matchup between the Cubs and Cardinals, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Cubs a 55% chance of defeating the Cardinals.
According to our model, the Cardinals (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the run line, while the 7.5-run over/under has a 55% chance of going over.
Cubs vs. Cardinals odds [5/29/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Cubs | Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+135) | +1.5 (-156) |
| Moneyline | -130 | +110 |
| Total | o7.5 (-115) | u7.5 (-104) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Cubs vs. Cardinals picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Cubs -1.5 | +135 |
| Moneyline | Cubs | -130 |
| Total | Over 7.5 | -115 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Cubs vs. Cardinals game-day updates and essential details
Friday's MLB action between the Cardinals and Cubs at Busch Stadium is scheduled to begin at 7:15 PM ET.
- Who: Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
- Time: 7:15 PM ET/4:15PM PT
- Venue: Busch Stadium
Conclusion
We predict the Cubs, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat the Cardinals in Friday's MLB matchup.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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