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<p>After a doubleheader yesterday, the Cardinals and Cubs will wrap up a 5-game set this evening at Wrigley Field.</p>
<p>So far, the series is even at 2 wins apiece. This uncommon 5-game series will come to a close under the lights, with Adam Wainwright and a slew of other veterans for the Cardinals ready to take a series victory against their bitter rivals.</p>
<p>Albert Pujols played his 3000th game yesterday in Game 1 of the doubleheader. It was spoiled by great pitching for the Cubs, and the Cards had to settle for just the one win in Game 2.</p>
<p>The Cardinals and Cubs will not meet again in Chicago until late August, with another 5-game set scheduled. This game will decide who takes the bragging rights into their next series.</p>
<h2 id="4shfg">St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs Betting Odds and Matchup Information</h2>
<h3 id="5ump7">Matchup Information</h3>
<ul>
<li>Matchup: St. Louis Cardinals (31-23, 15-12 road, 2nd in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (23-31, 11-19 home, 4th in the NL Central)</li>
<li>Venue &amp; Location: Wrigley Field (Chicago, Illinois)</li>
<li>Date: Sunday, June 5, 2022</li>
<li>Time: 7:08 p.m. Eastern Time (6:08 p.m. local time)</li>
<li>How to Watch Today’s Cardinals vs. Cubs Game: ESPN</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="149on">Cardinals vs. Cubs Pitching Matchup</h3>
<ul>
<li>St. Louis Cardinals: Adam Wainwright (2022: 10 starts, 5-4, 2.75 ERA)</li>
<li>Chicago Cubs: Justin Steele (2022: 10 starts, 1-5, 5.40 ERA)</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="63oj7">Cardinals vs. Cubs Odds</h3>
<p><strong><em>Odds are via <a href="https://affiliates.bettingnews.com/register/betonline/">BetOnline</a>. Odds from our other top reviewed and <a href="/best-online-sportsbooks/">recommended online sportsbooks</a> may also be included in this article.</em></strong></p>
<h4 id="29si2">Moneyline</h4>
<ul>
<li>St. Louis Cardinals -132</li>
<li>Chicago Cubs +112</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="c5043">Over/Under</h4>
<ul>
<li>OVER 8.5 (-118)</li>
<li>UNDER 8.5 (-104)</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="1io7t">Run Line</h4>
<ul>
<li>St. Louis Cardinals -1.5 (+128)</li>
<li>Chicago Cubs +1.5 (-154)</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="65rao">Adam Wainwright Career vs. Chicago </h2>
<p>Wainwright has appeared against the Cubs more than any other Major League Team. He has pitched in 53 games against Chicago, in which 44 of those were starts.</p>
<p>His 277.1 innings against the Cubs is second only to his totals against the Brewers. He has struck out 242 Chicago batters in his career and has walked 81.</p>
<p>Wainwright has an overall record of 17-13 against his division rival since the 2005 season. His ERA sits at 3.93 and his WHIP isn’t bad at 1.28.</p>
<p>Wainwright is coming off his best start of the season against the San Diego Padres. He lasted 7 innings and struck out 10, while only allowing 2 hits. He did not pick up a decision in the game, but St. Louis did end up victorious.</p>
<p>He may be in his final season, as we have no knowledge of his plans after this season. He will take his career numbers into yet another matchup with the Cubs, a team that he knows inside and out.</p>
<h2 id="fv7ec">St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs Prediction and Best Bets</h2>
<p><strong>Cardinals vs. Cubs Prediction:</strong> Cardinals to win</p>
<p><strong>Cardinals vs. Cubs Best Bets: </strong>Cardinals moneyline (-132 at <a href="https://affiliates.bettingnews.com/register/betonline/">BetOnline</a><strong><em>)</em></strong></p>
<p>The Cardinals send a veteran to the mound, while the Cubs will send a second year starter with an ERA over 5.00. The comparison sets up St. Louis for a good day at the plate, and in the pitching department.</p>
<p>Adam Wainwright has recorded 5 or more strikeouts in each of his last 3 starts against the Cubs. The contact will be light for Chicago, and the strikeouts will be plentiful.</p>
<p>St. Louis has also won their last 7 games against the Cubs following an extra innings win. After their 7-4 victory in 10 innings last night, they will be poised to strike again in the finale.</p>
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