The St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs face off in a crucial NL Central matchup, with the total set at 8.5 runs. Here's what you need to know for betting the over/under:

Cardinals Outlook:

• Won 8 straight games
• Lead NL Central by 5 games over Brewers
• Scored 5+ runs in 4 straight before Monday's 1-0 win
• Jake Woodford starting (2-0, 2.66 ERA in 23.2 innings)

Cubs Outlook:

• Lost 2 straight games
• Scored just 2 runs total in last 18 innings
• Adrian Sampson starting (3.51 ERA, only 1 win)
• Solid recent pitching (6 runs allowed in last 2 games)

Key Betting Factors:

• Cardinals' hot offense vs Cubs' recent scoring struggles
• Woodford's small sample size of success
• Sampson's ability to contain Cardinals' lineup
• Wrigley Field wind conditions will impact fly balls
• Goldschmidt/Arenado duo effectiveness

The total outcome likely depends on whether the Cardinals' offense rebounds from Monday's shutout and how the Wrigley Field wind impacts the game. Check weather conditions before placing bets.

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