The St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs face off in a crucial NL Central matchup, with the total set at 8.5 runs. Here's what you need to know about this over/under betting preview:

Cardinals Team Overview:

• Currently on an 8-game winning streak
• Lead NL Central by 5 games over Brewers
• High-scoring offense (5+ runs in 4 of last 5 games)
• Starting pitcher: Jake Woodford (2-0, 2.66 ERA)

Cubs Team Overview:

• Lost last 2 games
• Struggling offense (2 runs total in last 18 innings)
• Starting pitcher: Adrian Sampson (1 win, 3.51 ERA)
• Solid recent pitching despite losses

Key Factors for the Over/Under:

• Cardinals' offensive production (especially Goldschmidt/Arenado duo)
• Cubs' recent offensive struggles
• Wrigley Field wind conditions and weather forecast
• Both starting pitchers performing well recently

Previous Matchup:

• Last game was a 1-0 Cardinals victory
• Demonstrated potential for low-scoring affairs between these teams

The total will likely be determined by whether the Cardinals' offense can get back on track and how the Wrigley Field weather conditions affect play. Both pitchers have shown strong form, suggesting potential for another low-scoring game.

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