St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction for 7/4

MLB game preview

The St. Louis Cardinals will take on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The game is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 8:08 PM. Fans can catch the action on FOX as the two NL Central teams meet again.

The Cardinals enter with a record of 46-39, sitting third in the division. They have won their last two games and are 5-5 in their last ten. The Cubs have a record of 49-39 and are second in the division. They have a strong recent form, winning eight of their last ten games, despite a loss in their last outing.

St. Louis Cardinals Team Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals have shown strong performances in their recent games. They won against the Chicago Cubs on July 3rd with a score of 17-1. Andre Pallante pitched for 5 2/3 innings, allowing no earned runs and striking out two batters.

In their game against the Atlanta Braves on July 2nd, the Cardinals won 11-5. Despite a short outing from starter Dustin May, the team managed to secure the win with solid hitting. Jordan Walker and Nathan Church both hit home runs, contributing to the team’s victory.

The Cardinals are set to play the Chicago Cubs again on July 4th. Kyle Leahy is the probable starting pitcher for St. Louis. Leahy holds a record of 6-4 with a 4.09 ERA this season.

Cardinals vs Cubs Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs
  • Venue: Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL
  • Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Cardinals Moneyline +138, Cubs Moneyline -165

Chicago Cubs Team Preview

The Chicago Cubs are coming off a tough loss against the St. Louis Cardinals. They fell short by 16 runs, with the final score at 17-1. Despite the defeat, Pedro Ramírez and Alex Bregman managed to contribute with hits.

In their previous outing against the San Diego Padres, the Cubs secured a significant win. They outscored the Padres by 20 runs, ending the game at 23-3. Dansby Swanson and Michael Conforto led the charge with multiple home runs.

As they prepare for their next game, the Cubs will look to Shota Imanaga on the mound. Imanaga has a 5-6 record this season with a 4.30 ERA. His ability to keep the ball in play will be crucial against the Cardinals’ lineup.

BTB Betting Pick

The Cubs are favored to win with a moneyline of -165. Their hitting and pitching stats show an advantage, especially in home runs and ERA. The Cardinals have a moneyline of +138, indicating they are the underdogs. Given the Cubs’ stronger performance in key areas, the recommendation is to pick the Cubs to win the game. The projected score is Cubs 5, Cardinals 4.

The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs. Both teams have solid hitting stats, but the Cubs’ pitching could keep the score lower. With the Cardinals’ pitching giving up fewer home runs, the game might stay under the total. The recommendation is to take the under 8.5. The projected total is 9 runs, but the pitching suggests a lower score is possible.