Arizona Diamondbacks vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Picks & Predictions
The Arizona Diamondbacks and St. Louis Cardinals are set to conclude a three-game series on Wednesday afternoon. The Cardinals won the first game with a walk-off home run
Game outlook
The Arizona Diamondbacks and St. Louis Cardinals are set to conclude a three-game series on Wednesday afternoon. The Cardinals won the first game with a walk-off home run from Nolan Gorman in the bottom of the 9th. The starting pitchers for the final game will be Jordan Montgomery for Arizona and Kyle Gibson for St. Louis. The Diamondbacks are the betting favorites for this matchup.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Diamondbacks -120 | Cardinals +107
Spread: Diamondbacks -1.5 (+140) | Cardinals +1.5 (-160)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 55%.
Arizona Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks and Cardinals previously met in a series where Arizona emerged victorious, winning two out of three games. Arizona dropped the first game of the current series and will need to win the next two to win on the road. Ketel Marte, Lourdes Gurriel Jr., and Christian Walker are key hitters for the Diamondbacks. Jordan Montgomery, a left-handed pitcher, has a strong track record. Arizona is currently ranked 12th in power rankings, with a strong offense but a weaker defense, holding a 86-76 record this season.
St. Louis Cardinals Analysis
The St. Louis Cardinals entered their series with Arizona on a losing streak, having lost their last four games. Despite dropping to fifth in the NL Central, they were able to secure a much-needed win with a walk-off home run in the 9th inning. Nolan Gorman, who had been struggling at the plate, hit the game-winning home run, making it his fourth of the season. The team's top hitter, Nolan Arenado, leads in hits with 26 and has 11 RBIs with a .289 average. Brendan Donovan and Ivan Herrera have also been key contributors to the team's offense. Pitcher Kyle Gibson, with a 1-2 record and 5.04 ERA, has struggled but has shown improvement in recent outings. The Cardinals currently have a power ranking of 18, are ranked 28th for offense, and 10th for defense, with an overall record of 77-85. Arizona won one game in their most recent series against St. Louis.