Analyst Backs Cardinals-Cubs Over as 2 Starters Carry ERAs Above 3.40
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 16
Analyst Backs Cardinals-Cubs Over as 2 Starters Carry ERAs Above 3.40
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 16
Summary
An analyst picked the over in Sunday’s Cardinals-Cubs game, expecting a high-scoring matchup at Wrigley Field between two NL Central rivals familiar with each other.
Hunter Dobbins enters with a 3.40 ERA and has allowed five earned runs in nine innings against Chicago this season, while Edward Cabrera returns from the injured list with a 5.10 ERA and averages about five innings per start.
Chicago’s offense and defense make the Cubs difficult to beat even as Milwaukee holds a three-game NL Central lead, while St. Louis sits at .500 and remains in the Wild Card race.
The betting case also reflects opposite deadline paths: the Cubs addressed pitching with multiple moves, while the Cardinals dealt away arms despite needing more pitching.
Can the Cardinals' controversial trade deadline strategy actually outsmart a heavily reinforced Cubs roster in this high-stakes rivalry clash?
With a blister hampering Chicago's starter and St. Louis fielding unproven rookies, will Wrigley Field witness an unexpected offensive explosion this afternoon?