Cubs at Cardinals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 24
It's Tuesday, June 24 and the Cubs (46-32) are in St. Louis to take on the Cardinals (43-36). Jameson Taillon is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Michael McGreevy for St. Louis.
The Cardinals won the first game of the series 8-2. Matthew Liberatore struck out five batters in 7.0 innings pitched.
Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Cubs at Cardinals
Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Time: 7:45PM EST
Site: Busch Stadium
City: St. Louis, MO
Network/Streaming: FanDuel Sports Network, Marquee Sports Network
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Odds for the Cubs at the Cardinals
The latest odds as of Tuesday:
Moneyline: Cubs (-117), Cardinals (-103)
Spread: Cubs -1.5
Total: 9.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Cubs at Cardinals
Pitching matchup for June 24, 2025: Jameson Taillon vs. Michael McGreevy
Cubs: Jameson Taillon, (7-4, 3.84 ERA)
Last outing (Milwaukee Brewers, 6/19): 4.0 Innings Pitched, 5 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 2 StrikeoutsCardinals: Michael McGreevy, (1-1, 2.70 ERA)
Last outing (Chicago White Sox, 6/19): 5.0 Innings Pitched, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts
Cubs: Jameson Taillon, (7-4, 3.84 ERA)
Last outing (Milwaukee Brewers, 6/19): 4.0 Innings Pitched, 5 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts
Cardinals: Michael McGreevy, (1-1, 2.70 ERA)
Last outing (Chicago White Sox, 6/19): 5.0 Innings Pitched, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Cubs at Cardinals
The Cardinals have won seven of their last 10 games
The Cubs' last four road games at the Cardinals have gone over the Total
The Cubs have failed to cover the Run Line in nine of their last 11 games
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Expert picks & predictions for tonight's game between the Cubs and the Cardinals
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday's game between the Cubs and the Cardinals:
Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the St. Louis Cardinals on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the St. Louis Cardinals at +1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 9.0.
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