St. Louis (31-23) at Chi. Cubs (23-31)
Sunday, June 5, 2022, 7:00 PM ET – ESPN
Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
MLB Game Vegas Betting Odds
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | ||
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St. Louis Steak: W1 |
-1.5 (+120) | O 9.0 (-105) | -140 |
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Chi. Cubs Steak: L1 |
+1.5 (-140) | U 9.0 (-115) | +117 |
Probable Pitchers:
St. Louis : Adam Wainwright (5-4) ERA: 2.75 – IP 59.0 – SO 48
Chi. Cubs : Justin Steele (1-5) ERA: 5.40 – IP 40.0 – SO 46
MLB Betting Record & Stats
| Team | Fave | Dog | O/U | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 17-8 | 13-13 | 27-24-3 | 0.96 |
| Chi Cubs | 7-9 | 16-20 | 27-24-3 | -0.20 |
Brendan Donovan, Cardinals ready for series finale vs. Cubs
Brendan Donovan is proving to be a jack-of-all-trades for the St. Louis Cardinals, who will conclude a five-game series against the host Chicago Cubs on Sunday.
St. Louis lost 6-1 in the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader before winning 7-4 in the nightcap. Donovan delivered a go-ahead, two-run double in the 10th inning of the second game and finished with three hits and four RBIs.
Donovan, 25, has hit safely in 10 of his last 13 games, batting .333 (16-for-48) with four doubles and nine RBIs during that stretch. The rookie also has shown the ability to play multiple positions, including left field, right field, shortstop and second base.
"You can tell Donovan to play anywhere and he’s completely fine with it," St. Louis manager Oliver Marmol said. "He’s not fazed by it. He actually enjoys it."
The Cardinals and Cubs have split the first four games of the series. St. Louis reliever Ryan Helsley and Chicago closer David Robertson likely will be unavailable for the finale after pitching multiple innings on Saturday.
St. Louis first baseman Paul Goldschmidt had his hitting streak snapped at 25 games in the first game of the doubleheader, but he extended his on-base streak to 41 games with a single in the nightcap.
Cubs rookie Christopher Morel finished the doubleheader with five hits, two RBIs and two runs. He has reached base in all of his first 19 major league games.
Chicago will send Justin Steele (1-5, 5.40 ERA) to the mound for the series finale. The left-hander owns a 2.50 ERA in his last four starts covering 18 innings.
Steele, 26, received a no-decision after giving up three runs over five innings against the Milwaukee Brewers last Tuesday.
"His stuff’s good," Cubs pitcher Wade Miley said. "He throws hard, he has all the nasty stuff, and now he’s learning how to use it. And I’m excited for that kid’s future because I think he’s got a really bright outlook ahead of him."
Steele, who has lost his last five decisions, made his only previous start against St. Louis on Sept. 24, 2021. He allowed six runs over five innings in an 8-5 loss.
St. Louis will counter with veteran starter Adam Wainwright (5-4, 2.75) in the series finale. The right-hander struck out 10 over seven shutout innings against the San Diego Padres last Tuesday.
"That was an absolute tutorial," Marmol said. "What he did was unbelievable. That was fun to watch."
Wainwright, 40, leads all active pitchers against the Cubs in career wins (17), losses (13), starts (44), innings pitched (271 1/3) and strikeouts (242).
Ian Happ is 8-for-20 (.400) with four home runs against Wainwright, who allowed one run in two starts across 15 innings vs. Chicago last season.
Cardinals outfielder Corey Dickerson is listed as day-to-day after exiting the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader with left-calf discomfort.
The Cardinals have received a boost from center fielder Harrison Bader, who has hit safely in 15 of his last 16 games, batting .350 (21-for-60) with two homers and eight RBIs.
St. Louis outfielders Tyler O’Neill (shoulder impingement) and Dylan Carlson (left-hamstring strain) began minor league rehab assignments this weekend and could rejoin the team within the next two weeks.
By FLM
Prediction: St. Louis -1.5 (+120)
Player Props
St. Louis Cardinals @ Chicago Cubs
Player to hit a Home Run in the game
Albert Pujols +425
Alfonso Rivas +850
Brendan Donovan +850
Christopher Morel +500
Edmundo Sosa +700
Frank Schwindel +500
Harrison Bader +500
Ian Happ +450
Jason Heyward +750
Juan Yepez +500
Nico Hoerner +900
Nolan Arenado +280
Patrick Wisdom +310
Paul Goldschmidt +275
Tommy Edman +550
Willson Contreras +375
Yadier Molina +600
No Home Run +500
St. Louis Cardinals @ Chicago Cubs
To Steal a Base
Christopher Morel (CHC) +600
Frank Schwindel (CHC) +1000
Ian Happ (CHC) +700
Nick Madrigal (CHC) +1100
Nico Hoerner (CHC) +450
Patrick Wisdom (CHC) +900
Willson Contreras (CHC) +1000
Albert Pujols (STL) +1100
Edmundo Sosa (STL) +900
Harrison Bader (STL) +400
Paul Goldschmidt (STL) +950
Tommy Edman (STL) +300
Yadier Molina (STL) +1000
St. Louis Cardinals @ Chicago Cubs
To Record a Hit
Frank Schwindel -260
Nico Hoerner -250
Nolan Arenado -270
Willson Contreras -250
Christopher Morel -230
Albert Pujols -220
Nick Madrigal -220
Juan Yepez -230
Yadier Molina -200
Ian Happ -230
Tommy Edman -330
Patrick Wisdom -200
Paul Goldschmidt -300
Harrison Bader -220
St. Louis Cardinals @ Chicago Cubs
To Record a Run
Albert Pujols +115
Alfonso Rivas +135
Brendan Donovan +150
Christopher Morel EVEN
Edmundo Sosa +135
Frank Schwindel +120
Harrison Bader +120
Ian Happ EVEN
Jason Heyward +165
Juan Yepez +110
Nick Madrigal +180
Nico Hoerner +145
Nolan Arenado -115
Patrick Wisdom +120
Paul Goldschmidt -170
Tommy Edman -145
Willson Contreras +110
Yadier Molina +170
St. Louis Cardinals @ Chicago Cubs
To Record an RBI
Albert Pujols +130
Alfonso Rivas +210
Brendan Donovan +210
Christopher Morel +175
Edmundo Sosa +200
Frank Schwindel +145
Harrison Bader +160
Ian Happ +155
Jason Heyward +210
Juan Yepez +130
Nick Madrigal +200
Nico Hoerner +175
Nolan Arenado -105
Patrick Wisdom +135
Paul Goldschmidt EVEN
Tommy Edman +170
Willson Contreras +160
Yadier Molina +190
St. Louis Cardinals @ Chicago Cubs
Home Run / Match Winner Parlay
Paul Goldschmidt/St. Louis Cardinals +400
Nolan Arenado/St. Louis Cardinals +425
Patrick Wisdom/Chicago Cubs +550
Albert Pujols/St. Louis Cardinals +600
Harrison Bader/St. Louis Cardinals +650
Juan Yepez/St. Louis Cardinals +650
Willson Contreras/Chicago Cubs +700
Ian Happ/Chicago Cubs +750
Frank Schwindel/Chicago Cubs +750
Tommy Edman/St. Louis Cardinals +850
Christopher Morel/Chicago Cubs +850
Edmundo Sosa/St. Louis Cardinals +1000
Yadier Molina/St. Louis Cardinals +1000
Brendan Donovan/St. Louis Cardinals +1100
Alfonso Rivas/Chicago Cubs +1200
Nico Hoerner/Chicago Cubs +1300
Jason Heyward/Chicago Cubs +1400
Nick Madrigal/Chicago Cubs +2500
St. Louis Cardinals @ Chicago Cubs
Total Strikeouts – Adam Wainwright (R)
Over 4.5 (-120)
Under 4.5 (-110)
St. Louis Cardinals @ Chicago Cubs
Total Strikeouts – Justin Steele (L)
Over 4.5 (+120)
Under 4.5 (-160)
St. Louis Cardinals @ Chicago Cubs
Total Hits, Runs and RBI’s – Christopher Morel (CHC)
Over 1.5 (-190)
Under 1.5 (+145)
St. Louis Cardinals @ Chicago Cubs
Total Hits, Runs and RBI’s – Frank Schwindel (CHC)
Over 1.5 (-170)
Under 1.5 (+130)
St. Louis Cardinals @ Chicago Cubs
Total Hits, Runs and RBI’s – Harrison Bader (STL)
Over 1.5 (-145)
Under 1.5 (+110)
St. Louis Cardinals @ Chicago Cubs
Total Hits, Runs and RBI’s – Ian Happ (CHC)
Over 1.5 (-165)
Under 1.5 (+125)
St. Louis Cardinals @ Chicago Cubs
Total Hits, Runs and RBI’s – Nolan Arenado (STL)
Over 2.5 (+125)
Under 2.5 (-165)
St. Louis Cardinals @ Chicago Cubs
Total Hits, Runs and RBI’s – Paul Goldschmidt (STL)
Over 2.5 (EVEN)
Under 2.5 (-130)
St. Louis Cardinals @ Chicago Cubs
Most Hits, Runs and RBI’s
Nico Hoerner (CHC) -135
Edmundo Sosa (STL) +105
St. Louis Cardinals @ Chicago Cubs
Most Hits, Runs and RBI’s
Frank Schwindel (CHC) -130
Albert Pujols (STL) EVEN
Correct Score & Special Props
St. Louis Cardinals @ Chicago Cubs
Correct Score
Cardinals 1-0 +5000
Cubs 1-0 +4500
Cardinals 2-0 +4000
Cubs 2-0 +5000
Cardinals 2-1 +2500
Cubs 2-1 +2200
Cardinals 3-0 +4500
Cubs 3-0 +4500
Cardinals 3-1 +2500
Cubs 3-1 +2800
Cardinals 3-2 +1900
Cubs 3-2 +1700
Cardinals 4-0 +4500
Cubs 4-0 +4500
Cardinals 4-1 +2800
Cubs 4-1 +3000
Cardinals 4-2 +1900
Cubs 4-2 +2200
Cardinals 4-3 +1900
Cubs 4-3 +1300
Cardinals 5-0 +4000
Cubs 5-0 +5500
Cardinals 5-1 +3000
Cubs 5-1 +4000
Cardinals 5-2 +2200
Cubs 5-2 +2800
Cardinals 5-3 +2000
Cubs 5-3 +2500
Cardinals 5-4 +2000
Cubs 5-4 +1600
Cardinals 6-0 +5000
Cubs 6-0 +6000
Cardinals 6-1 +3500
Cubs 6-1 +4500
Cardinals 6-2 +3000
Cubs 6-2 +3500
Cardinals 6-3 +2500
Cubs 6-3 +3500
Cardinals 6-4 +3000
Cubs 6-4 +3000
Cardinals 6-5 +2500
Cubs 6-5 +2000
Cardinals 7-0 +5000
Cubs 7-0 +6500
Cardinals 7-1 +3000
Cubs 7-1 +5500
Cardinals 7-2 +2800
Cubs 7-2 +4500
Cardinals 7-3 +2800
Cubs 7-3 +4000
Cardinals 7-4 +3000
Cubs 7-4 +4000
Cardinals 7-5 +3500
Cubs 7-5 +4000
Cardinals 7-6 +4000
Cubs 7-6 +3000
Cardinals 8-0 +5500
Cubs 8-0 +7500
Cardinals 8-1 +4000
Cubs 8-1 +6500
Cardinals 8-2 +4000
Cubs 8-2 +5500
Cardinals 8-3 +3500
Cubs 8-3 +5000
Cardinals 8-4 +4000
Cubs 8-4 +5500
Cardinals 8-5 +4000
Cubs 8-5 +5500
Cardinals 8-6 +4500
Cubs 8-6 +5500
Cardinals 8-7 +4500
Cubs 8-7 +4000
Cardinals 9-0 +7000
Cubs 9-0 +8000
Cardinals 9-1 +4500
Cubs 9-1 +6500
Cardinals 9-2 +4000
Cubs 9-2 +7000
Cardinals 9-3 +4000
Cubs 9-3 +6500
Cardinals 9-4 +4500
Cubs 9-4 +6000
Cardinals 9-5 +4500
Cubs 9-5 +5500
Cardinals 9-6 +6000
Cubs 9-6 +6500
Cardinals 9-7 +6000
Cubs 9-7 +6500
Cardinals 9-8 +6500
Cubs 9-8 +5500
St. Louis Cardinals @ Chicago Cubs
Requested Specials
Justin Steele 3+ Strikeouts / Chicago Cubs to win +150
Tommy Edman 2+ hits +165
Paul Goldschmidt 2+ hits +170
Adam Wainwright 5+ Strikeouts / St. Louis Cardinals to win +175
Justin Steele 4+ Strikeouts / Chicago Cubs to win +200
Nolan Arenado 2+ hits +200
Frank Schwindel 2+ hits +220
Nico Hoerner 2+ hits +220
Christopher Morel 2+ hits +250
Willson Contreras 2+ hits +250
Adam Wainwright 6+ Strikeouts / St. Louis Cardinals to win +275
Harrison Bader 2+ hits +275
Juan Yepez 2+ hits +275
Justin Steele 5+ Strikeouts / Chicago Cubs to win +300
Adam Wainwright 7+ Strikeouts / St. Louis Cardinals To Win +500
Justin Steele 6+ Strikeouts / Chicago Cubs to win +500
Tommy Edman 3+ hits +750
Paul Goldschmidt 3+ hits +800
Adam Wainwright 8+ Strikeouts / St. Louis Cardinals to win +850
Justin Steele 7+ Strikeouts / Chicago Cubs to win +850
Nolan Arenado 3+ hits +1000
Adam Wainwright 9+ Strikeouts / St. Louis Cardinals to win +1100
Paul Goldschmidt 2+ home runs +3000
Nolan Arenado 2+ home runs +3000
Patrick Wisdom 2+ home runs +3500
Albert Pujols 2+ home runs +5000
Edmundo Sosa 2+ home runs +8000
Perfect Game +75000
Either Pitcher to Throw A No Hitter +10000
Any Batter To Hit For The Cycle +10000
A Run in Every Inning +7500
Game To End With A Walk Off Home Run +1600
Any Grand Slam +900
Will Home Team Bat at Bottom of 9th -200
St Louis- 4 or more runs conceded after 6 Innings +190
Cubs- 4 or more runs conceded after 6 Innings +150
St Louis – 0 runs conceded after 9 Innings +800
Cubs- 0 runs conceded after 9 Innings +1100
