- Matchup: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs
- Scheduled Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
- Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Marquee
- Betting Odds: St. Louis (+150) Chicago (-182)
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The Chicago Cubs (89-69) are set to face off against the St. Louis Cardinals (78-81) at Wrigley Field this Saturday. Betting lines place the Cardinals at +150 and the Cubs at -182, with a total set at 9 runs. The anticipated starting pitchers for the match are Michael McGreevy and Javier Assad.
The St. Louis Cardinals have been averaging 4.3 runs per game, positioning them at 18th in the league. With a total of 685 runs scored and an on-base percentage of .316, the Cardinals have hit 261 doubles and launched 146 home runs this season. They hold 649 RBIs and have accumulated 1,313 hits, resulting in a batting average of .246. Their slugging percentage currently stands at .380, with 1,284 strikeouts and 472 walks taken this year.
St. Louis pitchers have a K/BB ratio of 2.62 and a combined WHIP of 1.32. The pitching staff has surrendered 161 home runs and allowed 733 runs overall (22nd in MLB). They have given up 1,406 hits (9.0 per 9 innings) along with 662 earned runs. The team’s earned run average stands at 4.23 (19th in baseball), and they have struck out a total of 1,185 batters while issuing 453 walks, resulting in a FIP of 4.01 this season.
In high-pressure scenarios, Cardinals relief pitchers have entered 158 times with opponents on base, achieving 92 holds this year (11th in the league). The relief squad’s save rate is 64.6% with 42 saves from 161 attempts, missing 23 out of 65 save chances. They have inherited 213 runners, with 32.9% scoring. A total of 476 relievers have been utilized this season.
The Cardinals have recorded 4,224 putouts, 1,533 assists, and 80 errors throughout the season, maintaining a fielding percentage of .986—ranking them 12th in MLB. They have completed 122 double plays, converting 68.9% of balls in play into outs over their 12,672 innings, ranking 23rd in professional baseball.
McGreevy has pitched 114 innings, striking out 73 batters in his career. With a career record of 11-3, he maintains a FIP of 3.81, having faced 465 MLB batters. His career earned run average is 3.87 (allowing 49 earned runs), and he has a WHIP of 1.140, allowing 110 hits (8.7 per nine innings) and issuing 20 walks in his career.
The Chicago Cubs have achieved an on-base percentage of .320 alongside a team batting average of .249 this season. They have struck out 1,239 times (25th in the league) with 1,336 hits. The Cubs have recorded 211 home runs and accumulated 745 RBIs, holding a team slugging percentage of .426 and averaging 4.85 runs per game (8th in the league). With 262 doubles and 544 walks, they have scored 767 runs this year.
The Cubs boast a team WHIP of 1.182 and a FIP of 4.20 in 2023. Their K/BB ratio is a notable 7.90 (1,221 strikeouts to 397 walks). Ranking 10th in the league for total hits allowed, Chicago has given up 1,256 hits and 198 home runs while surrendering 4.10 runs per nine innings (7th in MLB). Their season run total is 637, maintaining a 3.81 ERA (593 earned runs allowed).
Chicago’s relief pitchers have appeared in 63 save opportunities, successfully converting 43 saves and achieving a 68.3% save rate—ranking 4th in the MLB. They have called on a total of 511 relievers this season. The bullpen has entered 157 times in high-leverage situations, 98 times with runners on base. They have a 34.1% success rate in stopping inherited runners from scoring, with 172 save chances leading to 106 holds and 20 blown saves.
With 116 double plays turned and a .989 fielding percentage (3rd in MLB), the Cubs have compiled 1,314 assists, 60 errors, and 4,197 putouts this season. Their defensive efficiency stands at 71.9% in 12,591 innings played, placing them 2nd in professional baseball.
Assad has permitted 301 base hits throughout his MLB career, earning 265 strikeouts over 325 innings pitched. With a career record of 17-12, he holds a 3.49 ERA and allows 8.3 hits per nine innings. He has allowed 126 earned runs and maintains a WHIP of 1.341, with a FIP of 3.4. His K/BB ratio is 1.96 as he has faced 1,387 batters during his professional career.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB clash against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Chicago (-182)
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