On a day marked with scattered clouds, the Chicago Cubs are set to clash with the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on July 13th, 2024, with the first pitch at 2:15 PM. Hayden Wesneski, holding an impressive ERA of 3.675, will take the mound for the Cubs. The Cardinals will counter with Lance Lynn, whose ERA stands at 4.483.<\/p>\n
In terms of their standing in the 2024 NL Central Division, the Cubs find themselves in 12th place with a record of 46-49, a 0.48 winning percentage, and rank 5th in their division, after achieving a record of 11-19 against division opponents. They have shown a bit of resurgence recently with a streak of 5 consecutive wins and a 7-3 record over their last 10 games. On the road, their current standing is 21 wins to 28 losses.<\/p>\n
Conversely, the Cardinals are placed 5th in the same division with a 48-45 record, which is a 0.52 winning percentage. They stand neutral in the division with a 13-13 record. Despite a trio of consecutive losses, their home game performance appears balanced with a 24-21 record. They’ve also scored 379 runs while allowing 421 runs this season.<\/p>\n
Considering the gambling aspects, the Cubs are positioned slightly less favorably with a 24-21 home record versus the Cardinals, and the betting lines reflect this. The point spread stands at -1.5 favoring the Cardinals. The expected total runs (over\/under) for the encounter is set at 8.5, pointing possibly towards a tight, low-scoring match. Bettors looking at the money line odds will find the Cubs at +109, suggesting a moderate risk, while the Cardinals are considered more likely winners at -128. Each team\u2019s recent form and historical results could be crucial for those placing bets on this tight matchup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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