St. Louis Cardinals vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Picks & Predictions
The St. Louis Cardinals and Arizona Diamondbacks are set to face off in the opening game of their series in the Valley of the Sun. The Cardinals are coming off a close loss
Game outlook
The St. Louis Cardinals and Arizona Diamondbacks are set to face off in the opening game of their series in the Valley of the Sun. The Cardinals are coming off a close loss to the Phillies, while the Diamondbacks secured a victory against the Rockies in their previous games. Last season, these teams split their meetings, with the Cardinals taking two of three on the road. Steven Matz will start for the Cardinals, with Brandon Pfaadt taking the mound for the Diamondbacks. Arizona is the betting favorite with a -119 opening line that has remained unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cardinals +108 | Diamondbacks -119
Spread: Cardinals +1.5 (-191) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+165)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 54%.
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals recently lost two out of three games to the Philadelphia Phillies, with a rubber game loss on Wednesday. As of Thursday, the Cardinals hold a 6-7 record and are currently in last place in the NL Central division. Despite individual standout performances, including two hits from Alec Burleson and home runs from Brendan Donovan and Ivan Herrera, the team was unable to secure a win in the series. Pitcher Lance Lynn had a solid outing, going five innings with only two unearned runs allowed. Steven Matz is set to start in the next game, coming off a strong performance in his last outing. The Cardinals are ranked 20th in offense, 11th in defense, and hold a power ranking of 23. For those interested in betting on the games, it is recommended to check out the best betting sites available.