The historic rivalry between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs will continue on August 2, 2024, as they clash at Wrigley Field at 2:20 PM. Light rain is expected to set the scene for this engaging matchup.

Erick Fedde, with an impressive ERA of 3.107, will start as pitcher for the Cardinals. Opposing him from the mound for the Cubs will be Javier Assad, who holds an ERA of 3.232. As the teams stand in the 2024 NL Central Division, the Cardinals are eighth with a 56-53 record, showing a winning percentage of .510 and a divisional record of 16-17. Recently, they’ve won 4 of their last 10 games and are recovering from a loss. Their performance includes 29 wins at home and 27 on the road, with a particular strength in day games where they’ve won 25. They’ve scored 458 runs and conceded 494 this season.

The Cubs, on the other hand, are twelfth in the division with a 53-58 record, holding a .480 winning percentage. They’ve won 15 division games and are fifth in their group. Currently, on a two-win streak, they have won 5 of their recent 10 games, with a fair split between their home (28-25) and away (25-33) games performances. They have scored a total of 462 runs and allowed 468 runs.

As for the betting odds, the point spread is set at 1.5, with an over/under of 7.5 runs. For moneyline bets, the Cardinals are slightly favored with -112, while the Cubs are close behind at -107. With both teams neck-and-neck in various metrics, this game promises to be a thrilling contest for fans and bettors alike.