St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs: Predicted lineup, venue, where to watch and odds (24 June, 2025)
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The two rivals — St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs- are set to renew their historic rivalry tonight in St. Louis at Busch Stadium, first pitch at 7:45 p.m. A long-awaited midyear matchup between two teams battling for position in the National League Central will have both squads bringing their intensity on this evening.
The Cubs come into St. Louis having won four out of six, and the Cardinals are trying to get on a roll and bounce back from a slow start to the month. Expect drama, power, and emotion as two of the American League's hottest teams square off in what should be a thrilling series.
Predicted lineup and key players
Jameson Taillon will oppose the Cubs. Taillon has been solid for the Cubs, going 7–4 with a 3.84 ERA until getting blown up for five earned runs across six innings in his last start.
He'll be aiming to bounce back against a Cardinals lineup that has been hot and cold this season. Pete Crow-Armstrong, who belted his 21st home run of the season, and Seiya Suzuki, who continued to hit in clutch situations, will once again play vital roles in the Cubs' offense.
Carson Kelly adds a strong punch to the lineup, even after his cycle back in March.
On the other side, Michael McGreevy will be making his fourth start with the Cardinals.
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He's 1–1 with a 2.70 ERA so far and has looked good in limited time on the mound. Willson Contreras will be back as well, filling a hybrid role on offense as the designated hitter and first baseman this season, with 500+ RBIS, through June.
Predicted lineups of both the sides
Chicago Cubs:
Nico Hoerner – 2B
Seiya Suzuki – RF
Ian Happ – LF
Cody Bellinger – DH
Christopher Morel – 3B
Pete Crow-Armstrong – CF
Dansby Swanson – SS
Michael Busch – 1B
Carson Kelly – C
Starting Pitcher: Jameson Taillon
St. Louis Cardinals:
Brendan Donovan – LF
Lars Nootbaar – CF
Paul Goldschmidt – 1B
Nolan Arenado – 3B
Willson Contreras – DH
Alec Burleson – RF
Nolan Gorman – 2B
Iván Herrera – C
Masyn Winn – SS
Starting Pitcher: Michael McGreevy
Odds, predictions and where to watch
Heading into this one, the betting odds give a slight edge to the Cubs, with most sportsbooks making Chicago around –115 moneyline favorites.
Only slightly favored, the Cardinals are set at +100, making this a coin flip. The run line is Cubs –1.5 and the over/under of 9 runs– a number that could be reached this weekend as both teams have started swinging the bats well. FOX Sports and Action Network experts are divided on the result but anticipate a close, high-scoring affair, with a score predicted to be somewhere in the neighborhood of 6–5.
Betting model picks include the Cardinals run line, the Cardinals, and over hitting tonight.
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As for the broadcast, Cubs fans can listen to the game on Marquee Sports Network, and Cardinals fans can watch the game on Bally Sports Midwest. Viewers can also watch the matchup stream on FuboTV, but local restrictions may apply. Whether you're betting on it, watching it, or just both, this is the Cubs vs. Cardinals matchup for the ages.
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