LAST 10 GAMES: Cubs: 7-3, .275 batting average, 2.86 ERA, outscored opponents by 27 runs Cardinals: 4-6, .211 batting average, 5.02 ERA, outscored by 16 runs ...

The Cubs’ Dansby Swanson, right, is safe at home plate as Cardinals catcher Pedro Pagés, left, cannot make a tag during the third inning of a game Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Chicago.

The Chicago Cubs are 52–35 and in sole possession of first place in the NL Central as they head into a weekend divisional series with the St. Louis Cardinals.

Cubs vs. Cardinals Betting Insights This season, the Cubs have been favored 62 times and won 43, or 69.4%, of those games. Chicago has a record of 9-1, a 90% win rate, when favored by -220 or more ...

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong makes a catch on St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, July 4, 2025, in Chicago.

The Chicago Cubs announced an update on one of their pitchers as they look to stay atop the NL Central division in a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Cubs -132, Cardinals +110; over/under is 10 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs take on the St. Louis Cardinals after Michael Busch hit three home runs on Friday in an 11-3 win over the Cardinals.

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs take on the St. Louis Cardinals after Michael Busch hit three home runs on Friday in an 11-3 win over the Cardinals. Chicago is 53-35 overall and 29-15 in home games.

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs take on the St. Louis Cardinals after Michael Busch hit three home runs on Friday in an 11-3 win over the Cardinals. Chicago is 53-35 overall and 29-15 in home games.