- Matchup: St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs
- Event Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
- Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Marquee Network
- Betting Lines: St. Louis (+162) Chicago (-196)
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On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs (71-51) face off against the St. Louis Cardinals (61-60) at the iconic Wrigley Field. The odds reflect St. Louis at +162 compared to Chicago’s -196, with a total set at 8 runs. The game will feature starting pitchers Hunter Dobbins and Edward Cabrera.
The St. Louis Cardinals have managed to score an average of 4.4 runs per game, placing them 19th overall in MLB. So far, they have recorded 529 total runs with an on-base percentage (OBP) of .316. The team has hit 171 doubles and launched 122 home runs. Overall, they have achieved 516 runs batted in and 974 hits, holding a batting average of .241. Their slugging percentage stands at .379, with 933 strikeouts and 393 walks this season.
This season, the Cardinals’ pitching staff has posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.07, ranking 12th in the league, and they have struck out 923 batters. They have conceded 118 home runs and 530 total runs (13th in MLB). The team has issued 412 walks, resulting in a FIP of 4.10. St. Louis has allowed 1,036 hits (averaging 8.6 per 9 innings) and 489 earned runs, boasting a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.24 and a WHIP of 1.34.
Over the course of the season, the Cardinals have utilized a total of 405 relief pitchers. The bullpen has inherited 189 runners, with 36% of them scoring. Collectively, the relievers have accumulated 79 holds (5th in MLB). Additionally, they’ve entered games with runners on base 128 times and have faced 152 high-leverage situations. Their save tally stands at 35, but they have not converted 22 out of 57 save opportunities, resulting in a save percentage of 61.4% from 140 save situations.
On the defensive front, the Cardinals have converted 69.4% of balls in play into outs across 9,723 innings, ranking 21st in professional baseball. This season, St. Louis has logged 3,241 putouts, 1,139 assists, and 53 errors, earning a fielding percentage of .988 (5th overall) along with 120 double plays.
Pitcher Hunter Dobbins has a career record of 6-4, with a FIP of 3.76 and 447 total batters faced. He has permitted 103 hits (8.7 hits per 9 innings) and issued 34 walks. Dobbins’ ERA is 3.82, allowing 45 earned runs, and he maintains a WHIP of 1.292. He has logged 106 innings, racking up 87 strikeouts in his career.
Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs have produced an OBP of .339 and a team batting average of .249 this season. They have struck out 1,052 times (8th in MLB), recording 1,045 hits along the way. The Cubs have also batted in 597 runs and hit 155 home runs. Their slugging percentage rests at .418, and they average 5.20 runs per game (2nd in MLB), hitting 205 doubles, drawing 521 walks, and accumulating a total of 634 runs.
The Cubs’ pitching staff has given up 526 runs this season, showcasing a 4.11 ERA (497 earned runs). They have surrendered 182 home runs and allow 4.35 runs per 9 innings (11th in MLB). Chicago holds a team WHIP of 1.257 and a collective FIP of 4.64. Their K/BB ratio stands at 7.70, with 937 strikeouts against 358 walks, ranking 20th in the league for total hits allowed (1,011).
The Cubs’ bullpen has managed a 30.4% inherited scoring percentage from 168 inherited runners. The relief pitchers have entered high-pressure situations 119 times and faced runners on base 120 times. Out of 97 save opportunities, the Cubs have tallied 44 holds and failed on 19 occasions, resulting in a save percentage of 59.6%, with 390 relief appearances this season.
Defensively, the Cubs have executed 94 double plays and maintain a fielding percentage of .990 (2nd in MLB). Their season statistics include 1,135 assists, 46 errors, and a total of 3,269 putouts across 9,807 innings played, achieving a defensive efficiency of 71.8% (3rd in MLB).
Cabrera has allowed 421 hits during his career while accumulating 543 strikeouts over 503 innings pitched. He has conceded 236 earned runs and maintains a WHIP of 1.323 with a FIP of 4.2. His strikeout-to-walk ratio is 2.22, having faced 2,153 batters throughout his career. Cabrera, with a record of 30-33, has an ERA of 4.22 and allows 7.5 hits per 9 innings.
Who emerges victorious in tonight’s MLB clash—will it be against the spread or on the moneyline?
Pick: Back Chicago (-196)
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