Cardinals at Cubs
O/U 9 · RL Cubs -1.5
The pick & result
- Published pick
- Cubs -1.5 +102
- Published odds
- +102
- Result
- Lost
- Final score
- 8-4
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The read
Clouds over Wrigley, a light breeze carrying toward left, and a rivalry game with Chicago chasing Milwaukee. I’m backing the Cubs to win with room.
The starting-pitcher matchup decided it. Matthew Boyd blanked St. Louis for seven innings just 17 days ago, while Michael McGreevy was tagged for seven runs in 1 2/3 innings by these Cubs the previous night. Chicago’s lineup is rolling, Suzuki and Bregman are driving the baseball, and McGreevy’s hittable fastball-cutter combination is a dangerous fit against them.
I considered taking the run with a live Cardinals club, especially with Boyd facing a right-handed-heavy order. But I’m not paying -122 for protection against the better team. At plus money, I’ll accept the variance and bet Chicago’s edge in the rotation, lineup and bullpen to produce a multi-run win.
The research
The dated measurements the app shows under this card — observations with their sample and source, not predictions.
BALLPARK
At Wrigley Field, Matthew Boyd pitches to a 4.54 ERA
4.54Boyd’s 4.54 ERA at Wrigley and higher opponent average there make the home venue a legitimate concern. His team keeps winning his starts, but I expect St. Louis to create more offense than his road form would suggest.
PARK WEATHER
Wind blowing out 10 mph at Wrigley Field tonight
OUT 10Conditions at Wrigley Field: Cloudy, 75°, wind 10 mph, Out To LF. Fly balls that die most nights have a chance to go tonight. The total sits at 9.
TEAM RECORD
Cubs 7-1 in Matthew Boyd's last 8 starts
7-1The Cubs keep delivering when Boyd starts, winning seven of his last eight outings. That dependable team support gives Chicago a meaningful edge at home against St. Louis.
REGRESSION
Michael McGreevy: 3.64 ERA vs 5.68 xERA
5.68McGreevy’s low strikeout rate and damaging contact profile do not support a 3.64 ERA, especially with his xERA at 5.68. I expect the Cubs to force the regression tonight.
Matthew Boyd: 3.5 ERA vs 4.69 xERA
4.69Boyd has enough strikeout ability and traffic control to avoid a total collapse, but the barrels and 4.69 xERA warn that his 3.50 ERA is flattering. I expect St. Louis to produce some regression tonight.
FANTASY PICKUPS
Seiya Suzuki
.849 OPSPickup vs Michael McGreevy (5.68 xERA) — .849 OPS, bats 2nd.
Alex Bregman
.751 OPSPickup vs Michael McGreevy (5.68 xERA) — .751 OPS, bats 4th.
CUT LIST
Michael McGreevy
5.68 xERAThat 3.64 ERA looks rosterable, but the 5.68 xERA says McGreevy has pitched far worse than the surface result. A start tonight isn't enough reason to keep trusting that gap. CUT
Masyn Winn
0.638 OPSStill hitting 6th for STL — 0.638 OPS, 0.241 AVG from the 6-hole.
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