Arizona Diamondbacks vs
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Diamondbacks vs. Cardinals: Merrill Kelly Looks to Secure Sixth Win Against St. Louis as Favored Team

The Arizona Diamondbacks will face off against the St. Louis Cardinals in the second game of a three-game series, with Merrill Kelly and Matthew Liberatore as the starting pitchers. Both teams won three games in last year's season series. The Cardinals are the favored team with a -110 opening line. Can Merrill Kelly secure his sixth win of the season? Stay tuned for the Diamondbacks vs. Cardinals prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Diamondbacks +100 | Cardinals -110
• Spread: Diamondbacks -1.5 (+176) | Cardinals +1.5 (-215)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 52%.

Arizona vs St. Louis Stats

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks will have Merrill Kelly on the mound on Saturday, who has been their best starter this season. Kelly recently pitched seven scoreless innings against the Rockies, earning a win. He has impressive numbers with a 3.26 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP in 58 innings. Against the Cardinals, Kelly has a 2.75 ERA and a 3-1 record in 36 innings. The Diamondbacks have won two of their past four series and are one game below .500 on the road. Offensively, Gabriel Moreno, Geraldo Perdomo, and Eugenio Suarez have been key contributors. The team is scoring an average of 5.12 runs per game, ranking fifth, but their pitching has been subpar with a 4.65 ERA, placing them 25th. Arizona is currently ranked 19th in power rankings with a 26-24 record.

St. Louis Cardinals Analysis

In this content, it is highlighted that Matthew Liberatore of the St. Louis Cardinals has been performing well on the mound, with strong pitching outings and impressive stats. The Cardinals have been successful in May, winning all but one series. Nolan Arenado, Brendan Donovan, Masyn Winn, and Wilson Contreras are key players to watch for their offensive contributions. The Cardinals have a solid offense, scoring an average of 4.80 runs per game, and a pitching staff with a 3.74 ERA. St. Louis has a power ranking of 2 and a record of 27-23. The upcoming game against Arizona will be the first meeting between the two teams this season. Arizona has recently won two out of three matchups against St. Louis.

Diamondbacks on a Winning Streak as Cardinals Struggle: Pitcher Merrill Kelly Impressive

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been performing well, winning four of their last seven games, with a solid record on the road being two games above a .500 mark. In comparison, the St. Louis Cardinals have had a recent downturn, losing three of their last four games leading up to Friday evening. Pitcher Merrill Kelly of the Diamondbacks has been particularly impressive, allowing only five runs in his last 25.1 innings pitched, resulting in an impressive 1.78 ERA during that time frame. Kelly has also had success against St. Louis in the past, boasting a 2.75 ERA against them. On the other hand, Cardinals' pitcher Matthew Liberatore has displayed solid pitching, but with inadequate run support, as St. Louis has scored three or fewer runs in each of his last five games started. Ultimately, the Diamondbacks appear to be the favored team in this matchup.

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