Cardinals vs. Cubs Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers, Prop Bets for Friday, July 3

Cardinals vs. Cubs prediction coverage for Friday, July 3, centers on the only afternoon MLB game on the schedule, starting at 4:05 p.m. ET at Wrigley Field. St. Louis enters with a 45-39 record while Chicago holds a 49-38 mark. The probable pitchers are Andre Pallante (RHP, 9-5 record, 3.83 ERA) for the Cardinals and David Peterson (LHP, 4-6 record, 5.86 ERA) for the Cubs. Betting lines cited include Cardinals +1.5 on the run line (-178) and Cubs -1.5 (+146), with moneyline Cardinals +110 and Cubs -130. The total is 10.5, with OVER 10.5 (-118) and UNDER 10.5 (-104). A prop bet mentioned is JJ Wetherholt UNDER 1.5 total bases (-144) via DraftKings. The suggested pick favors Cubs -130.