Cardinals vs. Cubs Prediction and Odds - May 9, 2023

The Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals lock horns in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, starting at 7:40PM ET.

The Cubs will have Jameson Taillon (0-2, 5.29 ERA) start, up against Jack Flaherty (2-4, 6.29 ERA) for the Cardinals.

Dimers' free betting picks for Cardinals vs. Cubs, plus game predictions and betting odds, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Cardinals vs. Cubs

Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Cardinals-Cubs MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Cubs a 52% chance of beating the Cardinals.

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Cardinals vs. Cubs Odds

• Run Line: Cubs +1.5 (-215), Cardinals -1.5 (+176)
• Moneyline: Cubs -118, Cardinals +105
• Total: Over/Under 8 (+100/-115)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Cubs are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Cardinals, with -215 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Cardinals (-1.5) to cover the run line, FanDuel Sportsbook also has the best odds currently on offer at +176.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -118, which means you can risk $118 to win $100, for a total payout of $218, if they get the W.

On the other hand, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cardinals at +105, where you can bet $100 to profit $105, earning a total payout of $205, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 8 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Cubs (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the run line, while the 8-run Over/Under has considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Cardinals vs. Cubs

• Run Line: Cardinals -1.5 @ +176 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Cardinals @ +105 via PointsBet
• Total: Over 8 @ +100 via FanDuel Sportsbook (50% probability)

Our best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting expertise to help you make more informed investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Although the Cubs are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Cardinals -1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

And while the Cubs are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Cardinals moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Cardinals vs. Cubs Prediction

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Dimers has full coverage of Tuesday's Cardinals-Cubs matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

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Cardinals vs. Cubs 2023 Game Info

Tuesday's action between the Cubs and Cardinals at Wrigley Field is scheduled to begin at 7:40PM ET.

• Who: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs
• Date: Tuesday May 9, 2023
• Time: 7:40PM ET / 4:40PM PT
• Venue: Wrigley Field

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