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Cardinals vs Blue Jays: St. Louis Set to Capitalize as Home Underdog in Second Game of Series

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Toronto Blue Jays are set to face off in the second game of their series, with both teams tied at 36-30 and looking to gain an edge in their respective playoff races. The Blue Jays narrowly defeated the Cardinals in Monday's game, adding to the anticipation for another competitive matchup. St. Louis is currently second in the NL Central, while Toronto is tied for second in the AL East. Starting pitchers Chris Bassitt and Miles Mikolas will take the mound for their respective teams. Toronto enters as the betting favorite at -119.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blue Jays -119 | Cardinals +104
• Spread: Blue Jays -1.5 (+140) | Cardinals +1.5 (-163)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 54%.

Toronto vs St. Louis Stats

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have a 36-30 record and are tied with the Rays in the AL East, trailing the Yankees by four games. Their offense ranks ninth in batting average, 16th in runs per game, and 16th in home runs. While their lineup is deep, they have struggled to consistently score big innings. Chris Bassitt will start on the mound with a 3.56 ERA. Toronto's bullpen ranks eighth in MLB with a 3.38 ERA, giving them an advantage in close games. Historically, the Blue Jays hitters have performed well against Mikolas, batting .361 collectively against him. With a power ranking of 4, Toronto is ranked 15 in offense and 18 in defense, holding a 35-30 record for the season.

St. Louis Cardinals Analysis

The St. Louis Cardinals have quietly improved their season, currently holding a 36-30 record and showing strong performance since early May. Despite a lineup that ranks in the bottom third of baseball in home runs and stolen bases, the team excels at putting the ball in play with a .257 team batting average and averaging 4.62 runs per game. Miles Mikolas has been solid on the mound with a 4-2 record and 3.96 ERA over 12 starts, winning his last six outings with a 2.47 ERA. The bullpen has been inconsistent with a 3.99 ERA. Players to watch in this matchup include Nolan Gorman, who has a strong history against Toronto starter Chris Bassitt. The Cardinals have a power ranking of 23, are ranked 7th for offense, and 16th for defense. Toronto has lost their last 3 matchups against St. Louis.

St. Louis Cardinals Set to Capitalize as Home Underdog Against Toronto Blue Jays

The St. Louis Cardinals present a valuable opportunity as a slight home underdog in their upcoming game. Miles Mikolas has demonstrated excellent performance in his last six starts, boasting a strong 2.47 ERA over his past eight outings. With a reliable track record at home, Mikolas adds to the Cardinals' competitive advantage against Toronto's Chris Bassitt. Active St. Louis hitters have had success against Bassitt in the past, hitting .444 (12-for-27) with four home runs. Furthermore, Bassitt has struggled on the road this season, holding a 4.86 ERA and a 1-3 record away from Toronto. Given the teams' identical records, the Cardinals' recent success at home and advantageous matchup against Bassitt suggest a favorable outcome for a moneyline bet in their favor.

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