On the evening of August 1, 2024, at 20:05, the St. Louis Cardinals are set to clash with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, despite the forecast predicting light rain. Taking the mound for the Cardinals will be Sonny Gray, who carries an ERA of 3.788. The Cubs will counter with Shota Imanaga, showcasing a commendable ERA of 2.954.

In the 2024 NL Central Division, the Cardinals rank 8th with a record of 56-52 (.520 winning percentage), exhibiting consistent performance both at home and away. They are currently enjoying a two-game winning streak, showing strength in their recent matchups. On the other hand, the Cubs are positioned 12th in the division with 52 wins and 58 losses, reflecting a .470 winning percentage. Despite their struggles, they have managed a near-balanced record in both home and away games.

For those interested in the betting odds, the Point Spread is set at 1.5 in favor of the Cardinals. The Over/Under for the game is positioned at 8.0, indicating expectations of a moderately low-scoring affair. As for the MoneyLine, the Cubs are slight favorites at home with -114, while the Cardinals are just behind at -104. This positions the game as potentially tight, with both teams having a close chance of securing a win.