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Cardinals Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Guardians in Intra-League Battle on Friday

The St. Louis Cardinals will face off against the Cleveland Guardians in an intra-league battle on Friday, June 27th. Both teams are in contention for a wild card spot, with the Cardinals trailing the Cubs in the NL Central and the Guardians in second place in the AL Central. Sonny Gray will take the mound for the Cardinals, while Luis Ortiz will be the starting pitcher for the Guardians. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:10 P.M. EST, with St. Louis opening as the betting favorite at -130.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals -130 | Guardians +117
• Spread: Cardinals -1.5 (+130) | Guardians +1.5 (-148)
• Total: Over/Under 8.25 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 57%.

St. Louis vs Cleveland Stats

St. Louis Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals currently hold a record of 44-38 and are in third place in the American League Central division, trailing the Cubs by four games for first place. They are also 1.5 games back of a wild card spot. Despite losing three of their last five games, the Cardinals have won seven of their last 10. In their recent 3-0 loss to the Cubs, the team struggled with hitting in clutch situations, going 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position. Sonny Gray will start the next game for the Cardinals against the Guardians, with a record of 7-2 and a 3.72 ERA this season. The team has a 12-3 record when Gray starts, but he has a higher 5.88 ERA when pitching on the road. The Cardinals rank ninth in batting average at .255 and have scored the sixth most runs in the league. Their defense ranks 16th, allowing an average of 4.26 points per game. Their power ranking is currently at 8, with an overall record of 44-37 this season.

Cleveland Guardians Analysis

Cleveland Guardians are 40-39 overall this season, currently in second place in the American League Central Division, 9.5 games back of the Tigers for first place. They are one game back of the Mariners for a wild card berth. With a 20-17 home record, they have won five of their last nine games. In their recent loss to the Blue Jays, the Guardians struggled offensively with just two hits. Luis L Ortiz will start against the Cardinals, with a 4-8 record and 4.30 ERA this season. The Guardians have a power ranking of 23 and rank #25 for offense, #13 for defense, scoring 3.78 runs per game and allowing 4.12 points per game. Cleveland has a .231 batting average, sixth worst in the league, with the second fewest hits. They have hit the ninth fewest home runs and are hitting just .228 at home and .215 in the month of June. against National League teams, they have a .238 batting average. St. Louis went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Cleveland.

Struggling Cleveland Guardians' Offense Faces Tough Challenge Against St. Louis Cardinals' Sonny Gray

The Cleveland Guardians' offense has faced challenges this year, contributing to their lack of consistent success. With a .238 batting average against National League teams and a .215 average in June, the lineup has struggled to produce desired results. Their upcoming opponent, Sonny Gray, boasts a 3.72 ERA and has led the St. Louis Cardinals to a 12-3 record when he starts. The Cardinals, with their sixth-ranked runs scored and eighth-fewest strikeouts, are poised to secure a road win. Their ability to put the ball in play provides ample opportunities for scoring. In light of these factors, it is recommended to consider the Cardinals covering the spread in this matchup.

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