St. Louis Cardinals (31-33) vs. Chicago Cubs (32-34)
On Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Wrigley Field, St. Louis Cardinals will continue their epic rivalry against the Chicago Cubs, looking to improve near even records this MLB season. Fans and bettors alike eagerly anticipate this matchup using best bookie software to see which team can come out victorious from this National League showdown.
The St. Louis Cardinals have an average record of 31-33 and hope to break above.500 this season. Their offensive lineup has performed admirably so far with 61 homers and 254 runs scored so far; however, their pitching staff has struggled somewhat with an 4.08 ERA and 1.28 WHIP rate that contributes to their inconsistent season performance. Defensively they must tighten up their game and support their pitchers better while turning close games into wins.
The Chicago Cubs have also faced similar difficulties. Although their batting average lags behind that of Cardinals at.228, they still managed to score 284 runs thanks to higher slugging and on-base percentages (.372 and .311, respectively). On top of this, however, their pitching staff outdid them with an outstanding 3.95 ERA and 1.29 WHIP; led by exceptional performances by their bullpen.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs Game Info
| When: | Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:20 PM ET |
| Where: | Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL |
| TV: | FS1 |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Andre Pallante (2-2, 4.88 ERA) vs. Shota Imanaga (6-1, 1.96 ERA)
Andre Pallante of the St. Louis Cardinals has had mixed results this season with a 2-2 record and 4.88 ERA. Unfortunately, his performance has been severely hindered by an increased WHIP (WHIP = 1.58) which indicates too many batters have reached base during games where their team has struggled. Pallante’s issues center around his control with 12 walks recorded over 24 innings pitched while giving up hits frequently (26 in 24 innings pitched) puts additional pressure on defense. That may make him vulnerable against teams like the Chicago Cubs that know how to take advantage of such opportunities.
Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs has been an unquestioned success this season, posting an impressive 6-1 record and an ERA of 1.96. His control has been flawless; boasting an outstanding WHIP of only 1.03 along with a 72:11 strikeout-to-walk ratio that shows his dominance of batters and game pace. Imanaga’s efficiency can be seen through his low home run count (just seven allowed over 69 innings) that limits Cardinal scoring opportunities. Imanaga shows an elite pitcher capable of changing game outcomes through precision and strategic pitching that changes the direction of matchups in an instantaneous manner.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
Up to this moment, the betting prices for this game are still unknown, which indicates that the bookmakers are likely to expect more information, perhaps concerning availability of the players and the weather conditions. Since they await to place their bets, bettors should monitor for any updates.
St. Louis Cardinals Betting Trends
The Cardinals have gone 3-2 against the spread in their last five games but have struggled on the road this season with only an 18-20 record against the spread. Additionally, their game totals have been unpredictable, over-hitting in 13 out of their 30 home games; suggesting their outcomes could vary greatly due to inconsistency from their pitching performance or batted inconsistently.
Chicago Cubs Betting Trends
The Cubs have also shared in some of the Cardinals’ inconsistency, going 1-4 over their last five overall while maintaining an impressive 19-17 road mark against the spread – suggesting slightly better performances in unfamiliar terrain. Over-under betting could also be worthwhile considering, especially given recent pitcher performance trends.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs 6/15/24 Betting Picks
Based on both teams’ statistics and current form, this game should be an intense contest. Imanaga clearly holds an edge over Pallante when it comes to starting pitching; this could tip the scales in favor of the Cubs given their superior offensive metrics.
Bettors searching for daily MLB picks should consider the pitching matchup and current form, inclining towards the Cubs due to their dominant starting pitcher and home-field advantage, along with inconsistency between scoring from both sides if betting the under is set high in this game. Although experts predict a win for the Cubs due to their superior starting pitcher and home advantage, this contest promises to be both entertaining and profitable!
