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St. Louis Cardinals Favored to Win Against San Francisco Giants in Birmingham Showdown

The San Francisco Giants will face off against the St. Louis Cardinals in Birmingham, Alabama on Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. ET, with Keaton Winn and Andre Pallante as the starting pitchers for their respective teams. Following the lone game in Alabama, the series will continue with two games in St. Louis. The Cardinals are the betting favorite with an opening line of -118, but the current line has shifted to San Francisco at -107.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Giants -107 | Cardinals -104
• Spread: Giants +0.25 (-47) | Cardinals -0.25 (+19)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 51%.

San Francisco vs St. Louis Stats

San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants are entering their game on Thursday with a 36-38 record, placing them in second in the NL West. They have a team batting average of .248, on-base percentage of .319, and slugging percentage of .388, ranking 11th, 8th, and 17th in the majors respectively. In the month of June, their batting line has improved to .253/.339/.422. Against pitcher Pallante, several Giants players have had success at the plate, while others have struggled. The team is projected to start right-hander Keaton Winn, who has a 3-7 record and a 6.66 ERA. In his last five starts, Winn has struggled, going 0-4 with a 13.02 ERA. The Giants overall team ERA is 4.40, ranking 24th. With a power ranking of 16, the Giants have been ranked 14th in offense, scoring an average of 4.38 runs per game, while their defense ranks 23rd, allowing an average of 4.72 runs per game. Overall, they have a 36-39 record for the season.

St. Louis Cardinals Analysis

The St. Louis Cardinals are currently 36-36 before Wednesday's game against Miami and are second in the NL Central. Starting right-hander Andre Pallante, who has a 2-3 record with a 4.61 ERA, will take the mound. The Cardinals have a team ERA of 3.93, ranking 15th in the league. Their offensive stats are .236/.304/.374, ranking 19th, 24th, and 18th respectively in the majors. In June, they are slashing .239/.284/.382 and against right-handers, they are slashing .244/.314/.389. The Cardinals have a power ranking of 13 and rank 25th in offense, scoring an average of 3.94 runs per game, and 21st in defense, giving up an average of 4.47 runs per game. They are currently 36-37 overall and have recently won all three matchups against San Francisco.

St. Louis Cardinals Favored to Win Against San Francisco Giants at Historic Rickwood Field

The St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants are scheduled to play at Rickwood Field in Alabama, a non-Major League Baseball park, presenting a challenge in accurately predicting the outcome of the game. However, based on the current circumstances, I recommend betting on the Cardinals to emerge victorious on Thursday. The Giants' starting pitcher, Keaton Winn, has performed poorly this season and has struggled in his recent appearances, evident by his 13+ ERA in the last five starts. Conversely, the Cardinals' lineup has shown progress and potential for success, particularly in terms of power hitting. Given the configurations of Rickwood Field, it is highly likely that Winn will concede significant hard contact, ultimately leading to a favorable outcome for the Cardinals. It is advisable to place a wager on St. Louis on the Moneyline.

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