Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals Betting Splits — May 29, 2026

Notable bet/money split in Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals: a 27-point gap on Chicago Cubs.

Splits at the latest snapshot

Market Side Bet % Money % Odds
Moneyline Chicago Cubs 74% 47% -130
St. Louis Cardinals 26% 53% +115
Run line Chicago Cubs -1.5 76% 84% +130
St. Louis Cardinals +1.5 24% 16% -150
Total Over 7.5 66% 79% -110
Under 7.5 34% 21% even

What the data says

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals shows a meaningful bet/money divergence on the moneyline market — not the biggest split on the slate, but worth a look. 74% of bets are on Chicago Cubs while only 47% of dollars are on the same side — a 27-point gap.

A 10 to 20-point gap is the band where the data starts to mean something but doesn't yet scream. It usually means a handful of larger bets landed on St. Louis Cardinals without the public catching on yet, or the public is leaning on a side that the market doesn't fully respect. Either way, the money side here is St. Louis Cardinals, and the price reflects what the books think of that lean.

Worth noting, not worth chasing alone. Pair it with the broader slate context if you're going to use it. See how we calculate splits →.

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Frequently asked questions

Are these picks or just data?

These are data displays. We don't issue picks. Use the splits to inform your own bets — and bet responsibly.

What is sharp money?

Sharp money is wagering activity from sophisticated, high-volume bettors. It shows up as a money percentage that exceeds the bet percentage on the same side. See our learn page for more.

Should I bet on Chicago Cubs tonight?

We don't issue picks. The splits show what the public and the money are doing — use them to inform your own read of the game.

How often does the team with more money% cover?

In our season-to-date sample, the side with more money than bets covers slightly more than half the time. The edge grows with the size of the bet/money gap.

Where can I bet {away} vs. {home}?

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What is sharp money?

Sharp money is wagering activity from sophisticated, high-volume bettors. It shows up as a money percentage that exceeds the bet percentage on the same side — bigger checks per ticket on the contrarian view. See our methodology →

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Last updated: July 12, 2026 at 12:13 AM UTC

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