St. Louis Cardinals vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Picks & Predictions
The St. Louis Cardinals and Arizona Diamondbacks are gearing up for a crucial matchup on Sunday at 4:10 p.m. EDT, as both teams have their sights set on October baseball. The
Game outlook
The St. Louis Cardinals and Arizona Diamondbacks are gearing up for a crucial matchup on Sunday at 4:10 p.m. EDT, as both teams have their sights set on October baseball. The series finale at Chase Field will be pivotal in determining the outcome, with St. Louis currently leading the series 1-0 after a 9-6 win in game one. The starting pitchers will be Miles Mikolas for the Cardinals and Zac Gallen for the Diamondbacks. Despite Arizona being the betting favorite at -149, the line has remained unchanged. It will be a high-stakes game as both teams look to secure their standing in the league.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cardinals +135 | Diamondbacks -149
Spread: Cardinals +1.5 (-162) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+134)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 60%.
St. Louis Cardinals
As of Saturday, St. Louis Cardinals are currently at the bottom of the NL Central with a .500 record. The competition in the division has been intense, with every team putting up a fight. The Cardinals have found success mainly through solid pitching, with Miles Mikolas leading the charge on Sunday afternoon. Despite a shaky start to the season on the road, Mikolas showed promise in his most recent outing against Philadelphia. The team's bullpen also ranks favorably according to FanGraphs.com. However, offensively the Cardinals have been averaging 4.21 runs per game, ranking in the bottom half in key offensive categories. With a power ranking of 23 and an average of 4.36 runs scored against them per game, the Cardinals are currently 7-7 this season. The question remains whether their pitching and hitting will align for a successful Sunday.