Cardinals Look to Capitalize on Matchup Against Struggling Rockies After Tough Series Against Diamondbacks
The St. Louis Cardinals are regrouping after a tough series against the Diamondbacks and are preparing for a critical road game against the struggling Colorado Rockies.
Game outlook
The St. Louis Cardinals are regrouping after a tough series against the Diamondbacks and are preparing for a critical road game against the struggling Colorado Rockies. Despite their previous success, the Cardinals now sit in fourth place in the NL Central and may need to consider making changes before the trade deadline. Stay tuned for our free pick on the Cardinals vs Rockies matchup.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cardinals -150 | Rockies +135
Spread: Cardinals -1.5 (-105) | Rockies +1.5 (-115)
Total: Over/Under 11.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 60%.
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals arrive in Colorado looking to bounce back from a tough series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, where vulnerabilities in their pitching and lineup were exposed. Currently standing at 51-49, they are fourth in the NL Central and 3.5 games out of a Wild Card spot. Every game is crucial with 62 games left in the season, making it essential for the Cardinals to perform well against the Rockies. Offensively, St. Louis has been solid, averaging 4.5 runs per game and holding a .251 team batting average. Defensively, they have been strong, with just 39 errors on the season. Michael McGreevy, with a 1-1 record and 4.22 ERA, will take the mound for the Cardinals in this important game.