Chicago at St. Louis

The Cubs have been a big money loser all season for bettors (-13.2 units). But do you know where all of those losses (and more) have come from? Left-handed opposing pitchers. While 63-50 for +1.8 units against RHP, Chicago is 14-22 for -15 units against the lefties. Today they face Mark Mulder who has been awful in two appearances. But, Chicago just can't get over on southpaws batting .249 and scoring just 3.6 runs per game (RPG) against them. Mulder has always done well against poor power-hitting clubs like the Cubs. He's 30-7 vs. teams that average less than one home run per game. This is a long road trip for the Cubs which have not treated them well so far. They are just 3-10 following 5+ consecutive road games this season. We like the Cards at home here.