Final Score: Cardinals 8 - Cubs 1
Saturday, August 31, 2002 at 1:05 PM ET

Cardinals @ Cubs

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cardinals
74-59 Rating 1539
Form: LWWLW
Model Probability
55%
45%
Projected margin: St. Louis Cardinals +0.5
Cubs
56-77 Rating 1462
Form: LWLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cardinals Cubs
All-time wins 277 271
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.3 4.2
Last meeting 6 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Cardinals Cubs
Games played 133 133
Avg runs scored 4.6 4.4
Avg runs conceded 4.2 4.7
Win percentage 56% 42%
Away win % / Home win % 51% 43%