The Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals are set to clash on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Busch Stadium. With the Cubs holding a slight edge in the season series and a better second-half record, this matchup promises to be an exciting contest. Both teams are looking to build momentum as they head deeper into the season.
Key Matchup Details
- Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
- Time: 8:15 PM EST
- Location: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO
- Network: MARQ, FDSNMW, MLBN
Pitching Probables
The game features a compelling pitching matchup between the Cubs’ Matthew Boyd and the Cardinals’ Michael McGreevy.
- Chicago Cubs: Matthew Boyd (11-4, 2.34 ERA)
- Last Outing: 0.00 ERA, 0 ER, 4 Hits, 0 Walks, 8 Strikeouts
- St. Louis Cardinals: Michael McGreevy (3-2, 5.08 ERA)
- Last Outing: 6.00 ERA, 4 ER, 7 Hits, 1 Walk, 4 Strikeouts
Betting Odds and Predictions
As of Friday, the Cubs are favored to win.
- Moneyline: Cubs (-153), Cardinals (+128)
- Spread: Cubs -1.5
- Total: 8.0 runs
Expert analysis suggests a lean towards the Cubs on the moneyline, while the Cardinals are favored to cover the spread at +1.5. The over on the total of 8.0 runs is also a recommended play.
Betting Trends and Insights
- The Cardinals have struggled since the All-Star break, going 7-12.
- The Cubs are 9-9 since the All-Star break.
- Chicago holds a 4-3 advantage in the season series against St. Louis.
- The Cubs have performed well on the road against teams with losing records, winning five of their last seven.
- Five of the Cubs’ last six road games have exceeded the total runs.
- The Cardinals have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five home games.
Player Prop Bet Highlights
Several player prop bets show potential value:
- Cubs: Matthew Boyd Over 4.5 Strikeouts (-145), Nico Hoerner to hit Runs Over in 7 of his last 8 away games (+9.65 Units / 121% ROI).
- Cardinals: Lars Nootbaar to hit Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 7 games at home (+10.70 Units / 153% ROI), Jordan Walker to hit Hits Over in 12 of his last 15 games (+9.60 Units / 41% ROI).
Team Performance
The Cubs have a strong overall record of 66-48 this season, ranking third in MLB. They are particularly dominant when leading after the ninth inning and when scoring in the first inning. Conversely, the Cardinals have a more modest 58-58 record and tend to struggle when scoring four or fewer runs.