Cubs vs. Cardinals Prop Bets & AI Predictions (May 31, 2026)

Looking for expert MLB player prop predictions for May 31, 2026? Our AI breaks down the key data from the Cubs vs Cardinals matchup so you can make smarter picks today.

In this MLB game, the Cubs are listed as the favorites with a -115 Moneyline, which gives them an implied 53.49% chance to win.

Cubs Preview:

These players have been hitting the ball well recently:

  • Alex Bregman has gotten a hit in 9 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 90% of 10 games)
  • Pete CrowArmstrong has gotten a hit in 7 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 70% of 10 games)
  • Dansby Swanson has gotten a hit in 6 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 60% of 10 games)

The player with the highest projected chance at a Home Run is:

  • Seiya Suzuki has a 0.24 Home Run projection

Cardinals Preview:

These players have been hitting the ball well recently:

  • Ivan Herrera has gotten a hit in 8 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 20% of 10 games)
  • Alec Burleson has gotten a hit in 7 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 70% of 10 games)
  • JJ Wetherholt has gotten a hit in 6 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 60% of 10 games)

The player with the highest projected chance at a Home Run is:

  • Ivan Herrera has a 0.18 Home Run projection

Roster Outlook

Cubs Cardinals
Projected Pitcher Projected Pitcher
Jordan Wicks M Liberatore
Projected Roster Projected Roster
  • Nico Hoerner (2B)
  • Alex Bregman (3B)
  • Ian Happ (LF)
  • Seiya Suzuki (RF)
  • Carson Kelly (C)
  • Michael Busch (1B)
  • Dansby Swanson (SS)
  • Miguel Amaya (DH)
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong (CF)
  • JJ Wetherholt (2B)
  • Ivan Herrera (C)
  • Jordan Walker (RF)
  • Nelson Velazquez (DH)
  • Alec Burleson (1B)
  • Masyn Winn (SS)
  • Jose Fermin (LF)
  • Thomas Saggese (3B)
  • Victor Scott (CF)

Cubs

Projected Pitcher
Jordan Wicks
Projected Roster
  • Nico Hoerner (2B)
  • Alex Bregman (3B)
  • Ian Happ (LF)
  • Seiya Suzuki (RF)
  • Carson Kelly (C)
  • Michael Busch (1B)
  • Dansby Swanson (SS)
  • Miguel Amaya (DH)
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong (CF)

Cardinals

Projected Pitcher
M Liberatore
Projected Roster
  • JJ Wetherholt (2B)
  • Ivan Herrera (C)
  • Jordan Walker (RF)
  • Nelson Velazquez (DH)
  • Alec Burleson (1B)
  • Masyn Winn (SS)
  • Jose Fermin (LF)
  • Thomas Saggese (3B)
  • Victor Scott (CF)

Recent Form

Cubs

Last 5 Games (2-3)

Date Opponent Result Score
May 29 vs STL L 5-6
May 28 vs PIT W 7-2
May 27 vs PIT W 10-4
May 26 vs PIT L 1-12
May 25 vs PIT L 1-2

Cardinals

Last 5 Games (1-4)

Date Opponent Result Score
May 29 vs CHC W 6-5
May 27 vs MIL L 1-2
May 26 vs MIL L 0-6
May 25 vs MIL L 1-5
May 23 vs CIN L 6-7

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What time does Cubs vs Cardinals start?

The game is scheduled for 5/31/2026, 7:20:00 PM.

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