Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals MLB Predictions – 29.05.26
Chicago Cubs
S. Imanaga
St. Louis Cardinals
K. Leahy
Match Winner
Total Runs
Tale of the Tape
CHC
Key Matchup: Starting Pitchers
S. Imanaga
K. Leahy
Detailed Analysis
Who will win today? Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals MLB Preview
The St. Louis Cardinals will take this game because they are returning home with a chip on their shoulder after a narrow loss, while the Chicago Cubs are prone to a letdown after a high-scoring blowout win. Busch Stadium is a massive yard that punishes fly-ball pitchers, and the Cardinals dugout has the grit needed to exploit a tired Chicago Cubs bullpen.
The Starter Showdown: S. Imanaga vs K. Leahy
S. Imanaga enters with a 4.04 ERA, but the eye test shows he has been fading late in his recent starts. When the lineup turns over for the third time, he struggles to keep the ball in the park, which is a dangerous recipe against veteran hitters.
On the other side, K. Leahy and his 4.44 ERA might not look lights out on paper, but he has a knack for inducing weak contact. If he can avoid shelling out free passes, his sinker should keep the Chicago Cubs bats quiet in the early frames.
Offensive Trends & Lineup Depth
The Chicago Cubs are coming off a 7-2 win, but travel fatigue often catches up to a team moving cities after a big offensive night. Expect their bats to go cold as they adjust to the deeper dimensions of the St. Louis outfield.
The St. Louis Cardinals only put up a .180 AVG in their last outing, meaning they are due for a breakout. They will likely utilize small ball and aggressive base running to put pressure on S. Imanaga during high-leverage counts.
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Our Final Verdict
The St. Louis Cardinals have the home-field advantage and a lineup that rarely stays quiet two days in a row. With the Chicago Cubs potentially gassed from travel, the Redbirds should find plenty of gaps to drive in runs.
Pick to Win: St. Louis Cardinals
Total Runs (Over/Under): over (Line: 8)
Last 5 Games: CHC
| Opponent | Result |
|---|---|
| @PIT | W 7-2 |
| @PIT | W 10-4 |
| @PIT | L 1-12 |
| @PIT | L 1-2 |
| vs HOU | L 5-8 |
Last 5 Games: STL
| Opponent | Result |
|---|---|
| @MIL | L 1-2 |
| @MIL | L 0-6 |
| @MIL | L 1-5 |
| @CIN | L 0-0 |
| @CIN | L 6-7 |
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