Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Preview, Odds, and Pitching Matchup for August 8, 2025

Friday, August 8th, 2025

Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Showdown at Busch Stadium

The Chicago Cubs (66-48, second in the NL Central) travel to Busch Stadium to face the St. Louis Cardinals (58-58, fourth in the NL Central) for the start of a three-game series. First pitch is set for 7:15 PM local time, promising an exciting Central Division clash as the Cubs look to maintain their edge in the season series.

Pitching Matchup

On the mound for the Cubs is Matthew Boyd (11-4, 2.34 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 118 strikeouts), who has been one of the team's most consistent arms this season. The Cardinals counter with Michael McGreevy (3-2, 5.08 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 23 strikeouts), looking to steady the rotation and give St. Louis a quality start at home.

The Cubs are currently favored with odds at -154, while the Cardinals stand at +128. The over/under is set at 8.5 runs, suggesting expectations for a competitive offensive performance.

Team Overview

St. Louis boasts a 32-24 home record and ranks tenth in the NL with a 4.22 team ERA. The Cardinals have endured a roller-coaster season but remain tough to beat on their home field. Chicago, meanwhile, carries a 30-26 road record and has been especially strong in games when preventing home runs, posting a 28-10 record in such contests.

This marks the eighth meeting between these longtime rivals this season, with the Cubs leading the series 4-3.

Top Performers

St. Louis Cardinals

Alec Burleson leads the way with 19 doubles, 14 home runs, and 50 RBI, alongside a .279 batting average. Masyn Winn is heating up, collecting three doubles, a home run, and 11 hits over his last 37 at-bats.

Chicago Cubs

Kyle Tucker provides offense with 21 doubles, four triples, and 18 home runs. Nico Hoerner has been productive in recent games, going 13-for-37 with a double and a home run in the last 10 contests.

Recent Performance

The Cardinals have gone 4-6 in their last 10 games, batting .223 with a 4.76 ERA and have been outscored by 15 runs. The Cubs are 5-5 over the same stretch, boasting a .227 batting average and a 3.89 ERA, with an even run differential.

Injury Updates

St. Louis Cardinals

Nolan Arenado (10-Day IL, shoulder), John King (15-Day IL, oblique), and Zack Thompson (60-Day IL, lat) are currently sidelined for the Cardinals.

Chicago Cubs

For the Cubs, Mike Soroka is day-to-day with a shoulder injury.

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