Final Score: Cubs 3 - Cardinals 5
Wednesday, September 18, 1996 at 8:05 PM ET

Cubs @ Cardinals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cubs
74-75 Rating 1499
Form: LWLLL
Model Probability
45%
55%
Projected margin: St. Louis Cardinals +0.3
Cardinals
81-70 Rating 1507
Form: LWLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cubs Cardinals
All-time wins 239 230
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 4.2 4.2
Last meeting 3 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Cubs Cardinals
Games played 149 151
Avg runs scored 4.8 4.7
Avg runs conceded 4.6 4.4
Win percentage 50% 54%
Away win % / Home win % 44% 58%