The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Chicago Cubs for a doubleheader that begins with a matinee contest at 2:20 p.m. ET on Tuesday. St. Louis is listed as a -195 favorite (risk $195 to win $100) at Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 8.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our MLB odds page). 

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The model knows the Cardinals have the offensive advantage. St. Louis ranks in the top five of the NL in runs scored and, led by MVP candidates in Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado, the Cardinals have top-tier metrics. St. Louis ranks in the top three of the league in batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, OPS, total bases and strikeout avoidance. The Cardinals are also near the top of the NL in hits, home runs, and stolen bases.

The model also knows the Cubs have speed. Chicago ranks near the top of the NL in triples and stolen bases. The Cubs are also better on offense at home, including a slugging percentage above .400 for the season. On the mound, Chicago will deploy rookie Javier Assad for his MLB debut. He has a 2.66 ERA in 23 minor league appearances this season, striking out 111 batters in 108 innings.

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

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