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10,000 Sim Trials Run
STL

St. Louis Cardinals

Away

61-61 (29-27 Away)

Last 5 Form
W L W W L
Projected Final Score
3.0 4.9
Projected Total: 7.9 (O/U: 9.0)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
STL: +165 | CHC: -190
CHC

Chicago Cubs

Home

72-51 (36-24 Home)

Last 5 Form
W W W L W

Simulated Outcome Probability

St. Louis Cardinals Win Prob
26.9%
No Value Edge
Chicago Cubs Win Prob
73.1%
+7.6% Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the Chicago Cubs to win outright in 73.1% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: STL +1.5 / CHC -1.5
STL covers (-125) 45.4%
CHC covers (+105) +5.8% Edge 54.6%
Total O/U: 9.0
OVER (-105) 33.6%
UNDER (-115) +12.9% Edge 66.4%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 💪 Lineup Depth: CHC starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in On-Base Percentage (+0.062) and Slugging (+0.070).
  • 🔥 Momentum Streak: CHC enters this game on a hot streak (last 10 games win %: 82%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Chicago Cubs winning outright in 73.1% of run trials, with a projected score of STL 2.9 - CHC 5.0. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with CHC -1.5 covering in 54.6% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 9.0 which hit in 66.4% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
55.2%
+4.0% Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
-105
Implied Probability: 51.2%
VegasSims Recommendation
👉 PLAY NRFI (YES)
High Confidence Pick

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **55.2%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Michael McGreevy (K%: 16.6%, BB%: 6.2%) faces CHC's top of the order (avg OBP: 36.5%). Home starter Matthew Boyd (K%: 20.1%, BB%: 8.5%) matchups against STL's first three hitters (avg OBP: 35.0%). **Best Bet**: **NRFI (Yes)**. With both starters showing strong control/strikeout rates, our simulator identifies a solid value edge (+4.0%) at -105.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

STL

Michael McGreevy

Away Starter
ERA 3.54
WHIP 1.21
Record 5-9
IP 137.1
SO 95
GS 25
CHC

Matthew Boyd

Home Starter
ERA 4.15
WHIP 1.24
Record 8-2
IP 91.0
SO 71
GS 16

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St. Louis Cardinals

Chicago Cubs

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

St. Louis Cardinals

L @ Chicago Cubs
0 - 3 | Aug 14, 2026
W vs Philadelphia Phillies
7 - 1 | Aug 12, 2026
W vs Philadelphia Phillies
2 - 0 | Aug 11, 2026
L vs Philadelphia Phillies
5 - 6 | Aug 10, 2026
W vs Colorado Rockies
7 - 4 | Aug 09, 2026

Chicago Cubs

W vs St. Louis Cardinals
3 - 0 | Aug 14, 2026
L @ Washington Nationals
0 - 7 | Aug 13, 2026
W @ Washington Nationals
12 - 6 | Aug 12, 2026
W @ Washington Nationals
8 - 6 | Aug 11, 2026
W @ Kansas City Royals
10 - 2 | Aug 09, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Home Chicago Cubs defeated St. Louis Cardinals
3 - 0 | Aug 14, 2026
Away Chicago Cubs defeated St. Louis Cardinals
4 - 2 | Jul 30, 2026
Home St. Louis Cardinals defeated Chicago Cubs
3 - 2 | Jul 29, 2026
Away Chicago Cubs defeated St. Louis Cardinals
10 - 2 | Jul 28, 2026
Away Chicago Cubs defeated St. Louis Cardinals
7 - 3 | Jul 27, 2026

Injury Reports

St. Louis Cardinals 30 reported

P Alan Reyes
7-Day
P Alex Breckheimer
60-Day
P Alex Cornwell
- Full Season
P Andre Pallante
15-Day
P Bruno López
60-Day
P Ethan Young
60-Day
RF Everson Pereira
10-Day
P Frank Elissalt
60-Day
P Hunter Dobbins
15-Day
P Ixan Henderson
60-Day
P Jake Shelagowski
60-Day
P Joseph King
60-Day
C Josh Kross
60-Day
P Jovi Gálvez
7-Day
P Keiverson Ramírez
7-Day
P Leonel Sequera
60-Day
P Leonil De Leon
60-Day
P Mason Burns
- Full Season
SS Masyn Winn
10-Day
P Max Rajcic
60-Day
P Nate Dohm
7-Day
P Reiner López
- Full Season
P Robbie Knowles
60-Day
P Saúl Figuereo
60-Day
P Sem Robberse
60-Day
LF Travis Honeyman
7-Day
P Tyler Bradt
60-Day
P Xavier Cruz
- Full Season
SS Yairo Padilla
7-Day
P Zack Thompson
60-Day

Chicago Cubs 51 reported

P Angel Gonzalez
60-Day
P Ariel Ramos
60-Day
P Ben Brown
60-Day
P Brandon Birdsell
60-Day
P Brayden Risedorph
- Full Season
P Cade Horton
60-Day
P Christian Gordon
- Full Season
LF Christian Olivo
60-Day
P Colton Book
- Full Season
P Connor Knox
- Full Season
P Connor Spencer
- Full Season
P Corbin Martin
7-Day
SS Dansby Swanson
10-Day
P Darian Rivero
60-Day
P Dominick Reid
60-Day
P Drew Gray
60-Day
P Edward Cabrera
15-Day
P Emilio Ramos
7-Day
P Eriandys Ramon
60-Day
P Erick Hernandez
60-Day
OF Ethan Conrad
7-Day
P Ethan Flanagan
7-Day
P Evan Aschenbeck
- Full Season
P Gavin Hollowell
15-Day
P Geovanny Vasquez
7-Day
P Hoby Milner
15-Day
P Hunter Harvey
60-Day
P Isaac Morton
- Full Season
P Jack Neely
- Full Season
C Jairo Diaz
- Full Season
P Jake Knapp
60-Day
P Justin Steele
60-Day
P Kaleb Wing
- Full Season
SS Ludwing Espinoza
7-Day
P Luis Martinez-Gomez
7-Day
RF Matt Shaw
10-Day
1B Myles Bailey
60-Day
P Nate Williams
7-Day
P Nick Dean
60-Day
P Phil Maton
60-Day
P Porter Hodge
60-Day
P Rafael Merchan
60-Day
P Riley Martin
60-Day
P Rowell Arroyo
- Full Season
P Shelby Miller
60-Day
P Thomas Mangus
- Full Season
1B Tyler Austin
60-Day
P Will Sanders
60-Day
SS Yadier Munoz
60-Day
P Zac Leigh
60-Day
P Zane Mills
- Full Season