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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs predictions for MLB Saturday.
The Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals will lock horns in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Saturday, starting at 8:08 PM ET.
Shota Imanaga (5-6, 4.30 ERA) will start for the Cubs, pitting him against Kyle Leahy (6-4, 4.09 ERA) for the Cardinals.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model predicts the Cubs as the most likely winner of the Cardinals vs. Cubs game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Cardinals vs. Cubs prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's MLB matchup between the Cardinals and Cubs, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Cubs a 59.5% chance of beating the Cardinals.
According to our model, the Cardinals (+1.5) have a 57.7% chance of covering the run line, while the 8-run over/under has a 54.5% chance of going over,.
Cardinals vs. Cubs odds [7/4/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Cardinals | Cubs |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-150) | -1.5 (+134) |
| Moneyline | +135 | -158 |
| Total | o8 (-107) | u8 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Cardinals vs. Cubs picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Cubs -1.5 | +134 |
| Moneyline | Cubs | -158 |
| Total | Over 8 | -107 |
According to our best MLB bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Cardinals vs. Cubs game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's MLB action between the Cubs and Cardinals at Wrigley Field is scheduled to start at 8:08 PM ET.
- Who: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs
- Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
- Time: 8:08 PM ET/5:08PM PT
- Venue: Wrigley Field
Conclusion
We predict the Cubs, with a 59.5% win probability, will likely beat the Cardinals in Saturday's MLB matchup.
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