St. Louis Cardinals vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Picks & Predictions
The St. Louis Cardinals (27-27, 2nd NL Central) are set to face off against the Philadelphia Phillies (39-18, 1st NL East) in a three-game series starting on Friday. Both
Game outlook
The St. Louis Cardinals (27-27, 2nd NL Central) are set to face off against the Philadelphia Phillies (39-18, 1st NL East) in a three-game series starting on Friday. Both teams are coming off recent series, with the Cardinals winning two of three games against the Reds and the Phillies losing two of three to the Giants. The Cardinals will have Miles Mikolas (5.64 ERA) on the mound, while the Phillies will start Aaron Nola (3.04 ERA). The game will take place at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, with first pitch scheduled for 6:40 EST. The Phillies are currently the betting favorite at -180.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cardinals +165 | Phillies -180
Spread: Cardinals +1.5 (-133) | Phillies -1.5 (+114)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 64%.
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals have made a significant climb in the NL Central standings, moving up to second place behind the Brewers. They recently won two out of three games against the Cincinnati Reds, with Nolan Gorman hitting his 10th home run of the season in their most recent victory. Gorman leads the team in home runs and RBIs, while Paul Goldschmidt follows closely behind in both categories. Lars Nootbaar and Brendan Donovan have also been key contributors to the team's offense. Miles Mikolas is set to make his 12th start of the season, with a 3-5 record and a 5.64 ERA. Despite their average offensive and defensive rankings, the Cardinals are currently at a .500 record for the season.