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Cardinals Set as Favorites to Take on Athletics in Second Game of Series, Lance Lynn to Start

The St. Louis Cardinals (7-9) are set to face off against the Oakland Athletics (7-9) on Tuesday at 9:40 p.m. ET in the second game of their four-game series. Lance Lynn (ERA: 2.63) will be starting for the Cardinals, while JP Sears (ERA: 5.17) will be on the mound for the Athletics. St. Louis opens as the betting favorite at -140, with the line remaining steady leading up to the game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals -140 | Athletics +129
• Spread: Cardinals -1.5 (+121) | Athletics +1.5 (-139)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 58%.

St. Louis vs Oakland Stats

St. Louis Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals are entering their series against Oakland after dropping two of three games to the Arizona Diamondbacks. So far this season, the Cardinals have struggled offensively, ranking 23rd in batting average, 24th in on-base percentage, and 22nd in slugging percentage. They have particularly struggled against left-handed pitchers. On Tuesday, they are set to start right-hander Lance Lynn, who has performed well with a 2.63 ERA in three starts. As a pitching staff, the Cardinals have a team ERA of 3.92, ranking 15th in the league. In terms of overall performance, St. Louis has a power ranking of 25, ranking 20th in offense and 12th in defense, with a record of 7-9 for the season.

Oakland Athletics Analysis

The Oakland Athletics have had a surprising start to the season, with a record of 7-9. They have won 6 of their last 8 games, including a comeback victory against the Washington Nationals. Left-hander JP Sears is set to start on Tuesday with a 1-1 record and a 5.17 ERA. The team has a 3.85 ERA, ranking 12th in the league. Offensively, the Athletics are struggling with a slash line of .208/.280/.333, ranking 27th in the majors. At home, they are slashing .209/.280/.307. Despite their offensive struggles, individual players like Gelof, Toro, Allen, and Brown have had success against specific pitchers. Overall, the Athletics have a power ranking of 27 and are ranked 29th in offense, averaging 2.67 runs per game. Defensively, they are ranked 10th, giving up an average of 4.20 points per game. In their last three matchups, St. Louis went 1-2 against Oakland.

Opportunity Knocks: Bet on the St. Louis Cardinals with Favorable Odds Against Struggling Athletics

The St. Louis Cardinals have faced challenges early in the season, but the current situation presents an advantageous opportunity to consider betting on them at a favorable price. With JP Sears experiencing difficulties this season, the Cardinals are poised to have a strong offensive performance. On the other hand, Lance Lynn has demonstrated consistent performance and is expected to effectively handle the struggling Athletics offense. Therefore, it is recommended to place a wager on the St. Louis Cardinals to win at a favorable moneyline of -148.

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