On August 2nd, 2024, an engaging MLB matchup is set to take place at Wrigley Field as the St. Louis Cardinals take on the Chicago Cubs. Starting at 2:20 PM, this game is expected to be played under light rain conditions.

Erick Fedde will take the mound for the Cardinals, bringing a solid ERA of 3.107 to the game. His counterpart from the Cubs, Javier Assad, will compete with an ERA of 3.232. In the standings of the NL Central Division, the Cardinals find themselves in 8th place with a record of 56-53 and a win percentage of .510, while the Cubs lag slightly behind in 12th place, holding a 53-58 record and a .480 win percentage.

The Cardinals show a recent form of four wins in their last ten games and a current streak of one loss, while the Cubs are on a two-win streak and five wins in their last ten. The Cardinals have garnered 29 home wins and 27 on the road, whereas the Cubs displays balance with 28 home wins and 25 away.

Odds for the game are leaning slightly towards the Cardinals with an AwayTeamMoneyLine of -112 compared to the Cubs’ HomeTeamMoneyLine of -107. The point spread set at 1.5, and an Over/Under of 7.5 points suggests expectations for a relatively tight and low-scoring affair. These odds provide a subtle hint towards the competitive nature of the upcoming game, where both teams will battle intensely within divisional standings.