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Kansas City Royals Favored to Win Against St. Louis Cardinals in Wild Card Showdown

On Saturday at 7:10 p.m. ET, the St. Louis Cardinals will be facing off against the Kansas City Royals on the road. Andre Pallante with an ERA of 4.43 is slated to be the starting pitcher for the Cardinals, while Michael Wacha with an ERA of 3.55 will be starting for the Royals. Despite being the visiting team, Kansas City has opened as the betting favorite at -130, with the line remaining unchanged. Stay tuned for the outcome of Friday's game and follow the matchup between these two teams.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals +120 | Royals -130
• Spread: Cardinals +1.5 (-174) | Royals -1.5 (+155)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas City will win straight-up is 57%.

St. Louis vs Kansas City Stats

St. Louis Cardinals

St. Louis enters Friday's game with a record of 59-57, sitting 2.5 games out of the final Wild Card spot in the NL. The Cardinals recently won a series against the Tampa Bay Rays and are now heading out on a road trip. Their overall slash line is .246/.309/.386, ranking 13th, 19th, and 19th in the majors respectively. On the road, they are slashing .242/.305/.380. Against pitcher Wacha, Arenado hits .471 in 17 ABs, Crawford hits .500 in 16 ABs, Pham is 2-for-3, while Goldschmidt hits .211 in 19 ABs. Right-hander Andre Pallante will start on Saturday with a record of 4-6 and a 4.43 ERA. In his last start, he went 4.2 innings allowing five runs against the Mets. On the road this season, Pallante is 1-2 with a 3.45 ERA. The Cardinals have a team ERA of 4.09, ranking 19th in the league. With a power ranking of 23, St. Louis is ranked 23rd in offense (averaging 4.15 runs per game) and 20th in defense (allowing an average of 4.53 runs against per game) this season.

Kansas City Royals Analysis

The Kansas City Royals won the final game of a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox to avoid being swept. With a record of 64-52, they currently sit third in the AL Central and are battling for the final Wild Card spot. Their team slash line ranks 8th, 17th, and 10th in the majors overall, while at home it improves to .268/.330/.443. The Royals will be starting right-hander Michael Wacha, who has a 3.55 ERA and a 4-1 record at home this season. The team has a team ERA of 3.77, which is fifth in the league. The Royals have a power ranking of 7 and rank 10th in offense and 5th in defense, scoring an average of 4.78 points per game and giving up an average of 3.97 points per game. Their recent matchup with St. Louis ended with St. Louis winning two out of three games.

Kansas City Poised for Victory in Wild Card Showdown Against St. Louis

Kansas City and St. Louis are currently vying for Wild Card spots, making each upcoming game crucial in their pursuit. The Royals have a competitive edge in this home matchup, with Michael Wacha demonstrating consistent performance at home throughout the season. Given this, it is likely that Wacha will effectively challenge the Cardinals' offense. Additionally, Kansas City has proven to be formidable at home with a 37-24 record this season, suggesting that their success will persist in the upcoming Saturday evening game. As such, it is recommended to consider placing a wager on the Royals to secure a victory in this match.

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