Cubs vs. Cardinals Prop Bets & AI Predictions (May 29, 2026)

Looking for expert MLB player prop predictions for May 29, 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 -137 Moneyline, which gives them an implied 57.81% chance to win.

Cubs Preview:

These players have been hitting the ball well recently:

  • Alex Bregman has gotten a hit in 8 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 74% of 10 games)
  • Carson Kelly has gotten a hit in 6 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 59% of 10 games)
  • Nico Hoerner has gotten a hit in 6 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 24% of 10 games)

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

  • Ian Happ has a 0.20 Home Run projection

Cardinals Preview:

These players have been hitting the ball well recently:

  • Alec Burleson has gotten a hit in 8 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 76% of 10 games)
  • Ivan Herrera has gotten a hit in 8 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 73% of 10 games)
  • Jordan Walker has gotten a hit in 7 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 64% of 10 games)

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

  • Jordan Walker has a 0.15 Home Run projection

Roster Outlook

Cubs Cardinals
Projected Pitcher Projected Pitcher
Shota Imanaga Andre Pallante
Projected Roster Projected Roster
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong (CF)
  • Nico Hoerner (2B)
  • Michael Busch (1B)
  • Alex Bregman (3B)
  • Ian Happ (LF)
  • Seiya Suzuki (RF)
  • Michael Conforto (DH)
  • Carson Kelly (C)
  • Dansby Swanson (SS)
  • 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
Shota Imanaga
Projected Roster
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong (CF)
  • Nico Hoerner (2B)
  • Michael Busch (1B)
  • Alex Bregman (3B)
  • Ian Happ (LF)
  • Seiya Suzuki (RF)
  • Michael Conforto (DH)
  • Carson Kelly (C)
  • Dansby Swanson (SS)

Cardinals

Projected Pitcher
Andre Pallante
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 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
May 24 vs HOU L 5-8

Cardinals

Last 5 Games (1-4)

Date Opponent Result Score
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
May 23 vs CIN W 8-1

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What time does Cubs vs Cardinals start?

The game is scheduled for 5/29/2026, 7:15:00 PM.

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