Final Score: Cubs 5 - Cardinals 12
Sunday, September 5, 1971 at 4:33 AM ET

Cubs @ Cardinals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cubs
73-65 Rating 1518
Form: LWLLW
Model Probability
46%
54%
Projected margin: St. Louis Cardinals +0.3
Cardinals
77-62-1 Rating 1519
Form: WWLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cubs Cardinals
All-time wins 24 26
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average runs 3.8 3.7
Last meeting 7 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Cubs Cardinals
Games played 138 140
Avg runs scored 4.0 4.5
Avg runs conceded 3.9 4.3
Win percentage 53% 55%
Away win % / Home win % 49% 55%