The Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals are set to clash on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Busch Stadium. With the Cubs holding a slight edge in the season series and a better second-half record, this matchup promises to be an exciting contest. Both teams are looking to build momentum as they head deeper into the season.
Key Matchup Details
Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
Time: 8:15 PM EST
Location: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO
Network: MARQ, FDSNMW, MLBN
Pitching Probables
The game features a compelling pitching matchup between the Cubs’ Matthew Boyd and the Cardinals’ Michael McGreevy.
Chicago Cubs: Matthew Boyd (11-4, 2.34 ERA)
Last Outing: 0.00 ERA, 0 ER, 4 Hits, 0 Walks, 8 Strikeouts
St. Louis Cardinals: Michael McGreevy (3-2, 5.08 ERA)
Last Outing: 6.00 ERA, 4 ER, 7 Hits, 1 Walk, 4 Strikeouts
Betting Odds and Predictions
As of Friday, the Cubs are favored to win.
Moneyline: Cubs (-153), Cardinals (+128)
Spread: Cubs -1.5
Total: 8.0 runs
Expert analysis suggests a lean towards the Cubs on the moneyline, while the Cardinals are favored to cover the spread at +1.5. The over on the total of 8.0 runs is also a recommended play.
Betting Trends and Insights
The Cardinals have struggled since the All-Star break, going 7-12.
The Cubs are 9-9 since the All-Star break.
Chicago holds a 4-3 advantage in the season series against St. Louis.
The Cubs have performed well on the road against teams with losing records, winning five of their last seven.
Five of the Cubs’ last six road games have exceeded the total runs.
The Cardinals have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five home games.
Player Prop Bet Highlights
Several player prop bets show potential value:
Cubs: Matthew Boyd Over 4.5 Strikeouts (-145), Nico Hoerner to hit Runs Over in 7 of his last 8 away games (+9.65 Units / 121% ROI).
Cardinals: Lars Nootbaar to hit Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 7 games at home (+10.70 Units / 153% ROI), Jordan Walker to hit Hits Over in 12 of his last 15 games (+9.60 Units / 41% ROI).
Team Performance
The Cubs have a strong overall record of 66-48 this season, ranking third in MLB. They are particularly dominant when leading after the ninth inning and when scoring in the first inning. Conversely, the Cardinals have a more modest 58-58 record and tend to struggle when scoring four or fewer runs.
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