Sunday's contest at Wrigley Field has the Chicago Cubs (54-59) squaring off against the St. Louis Cardinals (57-54) at 7:10 PM ET (on August 4). Our computer prediction projects a narrow 5-4 victory for the Cubs, so it should be a tight matchup. The probable starters are Justin Steele (2-5) for the Cubs and Miles Mikolas (8-8) for the Cardinals. Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial. Cubs vs. Cardinals Game Info & Odds When: Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 7:10 PM ET Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois How to Watch on TV: ESPN Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus! Cubs vs. Cardinals Score Prediction Our prediction for this contest is Cubs 5, Cardinals 4. Total Prediction for Cubs vs. Cardinals Total Prediction: Under 9 runs Cubs Performance Insights In three games as the favorite over the last 10 matchups, the Cubs have a record of 0-3. In its last 10 games with a total, Chicago and its opponents have combined to hit the over six times. This season, the Cubs have won 17 out of the 40 games, or 42.5%, in which they've been favored. Chicago is 9-1 this season when entering a game favored by -155 or more on the moneyline. The bookmakers' moneyline implies a 60.8% chance of a victory for the Cubs. Chicago has scored 472 runs (4.2 per game) this season, which ranks 18th in MLB. The Cubs have a 3.79 team ERA that ranks eighth across all league pitching staffs. Cardinals Performance Insights In four games as the underdog over the last 10 matchups, the Cardinals have a record of 3-1. When it comes to the over/under, St. Louis and its foes are 8-2-0 in its previous 10 contests. The Cardinals have been chosen as underdogs in 52 games this year and have walked away with the win 26 times (50%) in those games. St. Louis has a win-loss record of 3-11 when favored by 130 or worse by oddsmakers this year. The Cardinals have an implied victory probability of 43.5% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. The offense for St. Louis is the No. 22 offense in MLB, scoring 4.2 runs per game (466 total runs). Cardinals pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.07 ERA this year, which ranks 18th in MLB. Put your picks to the test and bet with BetMGM! Cubs Schedule Cardinals Schedule Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more. Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21 to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER. dataskrive is a Tribune-Review freelancer. You can contact dataskrive at info@triblive.com. Remove the ads from your TribLIVE reading experience but still support the journalists who create the content with TribLIVE Ad-Free. Get Ad-Free > Sign Up for NotificationsStay up-to-date on important news from TribLIVE