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

The St. Louis Cardinals take on the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Busch Stadium on Tuesday, commencing at 7:45PM ET.

Adam Wainwright (7-8, 3.28 ERA) will get the ball for the Cardinals, while the Cubs are going with Keegan Thompson (8-4, 3.16 ERA).

Dimers' top betting picks for Cubs vs. Cardinals, plus game predictions and betting odds, are detailed below.

Who will win Cubs vs. Cardinals?

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

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Cardinals a 61% chance of defeating the Cubs.

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Cubs vs. Cardinals Game Odds

• Run Line: Cardinals -1.5 (+130), Cubs +1.5 (-142)
• Moneyline: Cardinals -160, Cubs +148
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-105/-105)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Cardinals are -1.5 favorites versus the Cubs, with +130 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Cubs (+1.5) to cover the run line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -142.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cardinals at -160. That means you can risk $160 to win $100, for a total payout of $260, if they get the W.

On the other hand, Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at +148, where you can bet $100 to profit $148, earning a total payout of $248, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 8.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out all of the legal sportbooks that are available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Cubs (+1.5) are a 58% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Cubs vs. Cardinals

• Run Line: Cubs +1.5 @ -142 via FanDuel Sportsbook (58% probability)
• Moneyline: Cardinals @ -160 via BetMGM (61% probability)
• Total: Over 8.5 @ -105 via FanDuel Sportsbook (51% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7.

Cubs vs. Cardinals Prediction

Use our widget below to explore the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for CHI Cubs vs. St. Louis, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

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

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting insights before Cubs vs. Cardinals on Tuesday August 2, 2022.

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Cubs vs. Cardinals 2022 Game Info

Tuesday's game between the Cardinals and Cubs at Busch Stadium is scheduled to start at 7:45PM ET.

• Who: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs
• Date: Tuesday August 2, 2022
• Time: 7:45PM ET / 4:45PM PT
• Venue: Busch Stadium

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