Cardinals vs. Cubs odds, line, picks: Proven model reveals MLB picks for June 3, 2022 matchup

An NL Central showdown involves the St. Louis Cardinals (29-22) traveling to play the Chicago Cubs (22-29) on Friday afternoon, with the first pitch set for 2:20 p.m. ET. Chicago is a -115 favorite (risk $115 to win $100) on the money line in the latest Cardinals vs. Cubs odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total runs scored is 8.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our MLB odds page).

Before making any Cardinals vs. Cubs picks, you NEED to check out the MLB predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times and it is off to a strong start to the 2022 season. It's on a 48-31 roll on top-rated MLB money-line picks through eight weeks, returning over $1,100 for $100 players. Anyone following it has seen HUGE returns!

The model knows St. Louis third baseman Nolan Arenado is a calm, all-around talent. Arenado is a good batter who makes consistent contact with the baseball. The six-time All-Star plays sound defense in the corner and display terrific durability. Arenado is hitting .280 with 10 home runs and 36 RBIs. 

The model also knows Chicago catcher Willson Contreras is a solid hitter with good pitch recognition. Contreras has some nice pop in his swing with good awareness and reaction time behind the plate. The 30-year-old is hitting .278 along with nine homers and 21 runs driven in. He also leads the team in hits (42). 

Now, the model has set its sights on Cardinals vs. Cubs. We can tell you the model is leaning Over the total, and it also says one side of the money line has ALL the value. You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any MLB picks.

So who wins Cardinals vs. Cubs? And which side of the money line has ALL the value? Join SportsLine here to find out, all from the model that has crushed its top-rated MLB money-line picks!