Cardinals vs Cubs MLB Player Prop Picks (Jul 6)

First pitch is scheduled for 6:10 p.m. ET on ESPN, closing out the weekend series. The St. Louis Cardinals (48–42) will counter Chicago’s surging Cubs (53–36), with both teams bringing momentum into this rivalry showdown.

• Cubs take series lead 2–1; Chicago boasts top-four OPS and second-most runs in MLB this season.
• St. Louis snapped a recent drought with an 8–6 win Saturday but has a .216 batting average over its last 10 games.
• Total is set at 7.5, reflecting a balanced clash; expected pitching matchup features Cubs’ Matthew Boyd (2.65 ERA) vs. Cardinals’ Erick Fedde (4.56 ERA).

St. Louis Cardinals Player Prop Pick: Erick Fedde

St. Louis struggles offensively (.216 BA last 10) but shows flashes from players like Brendan Donovan (.296/.) and Victor Scott II. Starting with Fedde (4.56 ERA, 5.18 xFIP), they rely on bullpen depth to hold games together. The Cardinals remain a solid run-line team, covering 50 wins out of 90 attempts.

• Has allowed 7+ runs in two of his last three starts, carrying a 4.56 ERA.
• Faces a high-powered Cubs lineup with multiple sluggers in mid to late lineup.
• Chicago has pummeled right-handed pitching—an ideal setup for Fedde to struggle early.

Chicago Cubs Player Prop Pick: Matthew Boyd

Chicago enters strong form (53–36), tied for second in both runs scored and OPS. Matthew Boyd leads the rotation with a 2.65 ERA, consistently going deep and controlling games. Michael Busch continues to flash power (four home runs in two days) while Seiya Suzuki delivers consistent slugs and RBI threat.

• Boyd averages ~7.5 K/9 and has recorded 7+ Ks in half his home starts.
• Wrigley’s wind favors K-go pitches, and he’s logged quality starts in his last outings.
• Cubs’ opponent Fedde lacks strikeout ability, allowing Boyd to dominate early.