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Cardinals Favored to Win Final Game Against Diamondbacks in St. Louis with Sonny Gray on the Mound

In this article, the focus is on the final game of a three-game series between the Diamondbacks and the Cardinals in St. Louis. The Cardinals won the first game, and the outcome of the second game is pending at the time of publication. The starting pitchers for the final game are Brandon Pfaadt for the Diamondbacks and Sonny Gray for the Cardinals. The Cardinals are the betting favorites with a line of -124 that has remained unchanged. The article provides analysis and predictions for the game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Diamondbacks +106 | Cardinals -124
• Spread: Diamondbacks +1.5 (-200) | Cardinals -1.5 (+164)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 55%.

Arizona vs St. Louis Stats

Arizona Diamondbacks

On Friday night, the Arizona Diamondbacks dropped their third consecutive game due to a lack of offensive production. They finished with eight hits in the contest against St. Louis, with Lourdes Gurriel Jr. leading the team with two hits. Ketel Marte and Gabriel Moreno each hit a home run in the losing effort. Zac Gallen took the loss, allowing four runs over 5.2 innings. Brandon Pfaadt will start the next game, coming off a win in his last start against the Dodgers. Arizona is currently ranked 5th in offense, 24th in defense, and has a 26-25 record this season.

St. Louis Cardinals Analysis

The St. Louis Cardinals recently won Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks with a strong performance, earning a 28-23 record and standing second in the NL Central. Key players like Nolan Arenado and Miles Mikolas contributed to the victory. Sonny Gray will start in the next game, boasting a 5-1 record this season. The Cardinals have a power ranking of 2 and rank 7th in offense and 11th in defense. Arizona has won 2 out of their last 3 matchups against St. Louis.

Unpredictable Performances Set the Stage for Cardinals vs. Diamondbacks Showdown

Both teams have experienced variability in their performances throughout the season, making it difficult to predict the outcome of their upcoming game. Both pitchers have notably positive win-loss records of 12-4 despite their average earned run averages. The Cardinals have relied on timely offense rather than consistent productivity to secure wins. Pfaadt showcased a strong performance in his recent game against the Dodgers, highlighting the potential of Arizona's lineup to deliver strong offensive numbers. The weakness of Arizona's bullpen has hindered their progress in the NL West standings. While neither starting pitcher has faced the opposing team frequently, Arizona's lineup is deemed stronger, providing them with a slight advantage in this match-up.

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