Philadelphia Phillies vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Picks & Predictions
The Philadelphia Phillies will be aiming for a series win against the St. Louis Cardinals in the final game of their three-game series on Wednesday. With Aaron Nola starting
Game outlook
The Philadelphia Phillies will be aiming for a series win against the St. Louis Cardinals in the final game of their three-game series on Wednesday. With Aaron Nola starting for the Phillies and Lance Lynn for the Cardinals, the game is set to begin at 1:15 PM ET at Busch Stadium. Philadelphia holds an 8-2 record in their last 10 games against St. Louis. The Phillies are currently the favorite with a betting line of -132.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Phillies -132 | Cardinals +117
Spread: Phillies -1.5 (+140) | Cardinals +1.5 (-170)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 57%.
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies have shown improvement in their recent games after a rocky start to the season. They have won three of their last four games and will aim to continue their momentum against the Cardinals. Philadelphia's offense is averaging 4.10 runs per game, with a .233 batting average ranking 17th in the league. Brandon Crawford leads the team with a .310 batting average, while Bryce Harper has three home runs and seven RBI. On the pitching side, the team is giving up 4.10 runs per game, with opponents hitting .231 against them. Aaron Nola delivered a strong performance in his last start, contributing to a 4-0 win over Washington. Overall, with a power ranking of 14, Philadelphia ranks 21st in offense, 19th in defense, and holds a 88-74 record this season.