Chip’s NL Vegas Hotline Winner
(MLB) Chi Cubs vs. St. Louis,
Money Line: -130.00 Chi Cubs (Away)
Result: Win
Chicago at St. Louis 1:10 ET
Cubs over Cardinals- Just because both of these clubs are under .500 it does not mean that their intense rivalry has waned. Aside from the Boston and New York rivalry this match-up continues to stir up their fans. Chicago is seeking their fourth straight win while St. Louis has won four of five. The Red Birds will send veteran hurler Adam Wainwright (3-1, 5.56 ERA) who has had 48 career appearances against the Cubs and is 19-14 with a 3.89 ERA in his 17 years in the Big Leagues. This season his WHIP is 1.67 which is by far a career worst. Chicago starter Justin Steele (7-2, 2.71) has surrendered 12 less hits than innings pitched while Wainwright has giving up 16 more hits than innings in 37 frames, not so good. Cubs 6-1 in last seven against right-handed starters and Dead Birds don’t fly here being 1-5 following a loss. Take CHICAGO CUBS!