Chicago Cubs @ St. Louis Cardinals - May 24, 2024

As a former sports statistician, I have always believed that numbers tell the true story behind the game. Today’s matchup between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals is no exception.

On the mound for the Cardinals is Miles Mikolas, with a 3-5 win-loss record and a 4.42 ERA. His counterpart, Shota Imanaga of the Cubs, boasts an impressive 5-0 record and a 3.692 ERA. Both pitchers have shown prowess in striking out batters, with Mikolas averaging 8.271 strikeouts per game and Imanaga not far behind at 8.735.

When we shift our focus to the batting stats, we see that the Cubs have a slight edge over the Cardinals in runs scored per game, averaging 4.408 compared to the Cardinals’ 3.833. The Cubs also have a higher on-base slugging percentage at 67.327%, indicating their ability to get on base and hit for power.

However, it’s important to note that both teams are expected to perform above average tonight, with an Over/Under prediction leaning towards an offensive showcase.

In terms of RBIs per game, the Cubs again lead with an average of 4.082 compared to the Cardinals’ 3.583. Hits per game are quite similar between both teams, with the Cubs averaging 7.551 hits and the Cardinals not far behind at 7.667.

One interesting point of comparison is batting average – both teams are neck and neck here with a .224 average for the Cubs and .227 for the Cardinals.

Taking all these statistics into account, my analysis leads me to predict that tonight’s game will favor the Chicago Cubs over the St. Louis Cardinals as they seem to have a more well-rounded performance both on the mound and at bat.

So if you’re tuning in tonight, expect some solid pitching from Shota Imanaga backed up by strong offensive numbers from the Cubs lineup leading them to victory over their division rivals.