St. Louis Cardinals Favored to Triumph Over Colorado Rockies in Series Opener at Busch Stadium

The Colorado Rockies (30-86) will be facing off against the St. Louis Cardinals (59-59) at Busch Stadium on Sunday night in the first game of their three-game series. The Rockies will be led by starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (6-9, 5.11 ERA), while the Cardinals have not yet announced their starter. Both teams have had a competitive history, splitting their last 10 meetings. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Rockies vs. Cardinals matchup. Please note that this preview was written before Sunday's game was played.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Rockies +184 | Cardinals -220
Spread: Rockies +1.5 (-110) | Cardinals -1.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 69%.

Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies are currently struggling, coming into their upcoming game on a seven-game losing streak. They will be looking to end their slump and secure their third win in four games against the Cardinals this season. The Rockies have been struggling offensively, ranking near the bottom in runs scored, batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. Hunter Goodman has been a standout performer for the team, leading in several offensive categories. Defensively, the Rockies are also struggling, giving up a high average of runs per game, with opponents finding success at the plate against them. Their ERA and WHIP also rank at the bottom of the league.

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals had their two-game winning streak broken by the Cubs in the second game of their weekend series. Despite being fourth in the NL Central standings, they are only 4.5 games out of the final NL Wildcard spot. The team will aim to rebound from the loss and keep their playoff hopes alive with a win on Monday.

The Cardinals average 4.39 runs per game, ranking them 13th in the league, with a .250 batting average and .320 on base percentage ranking them 13th and 11th respectively. Their .388 slugging percentage ranks 22nd. Alec Burleson leads the team with a .282 batting average, while Willson Contreras leads in home runs and RBI.

On the defensive side, St. Louis is giving up an average of 4.49 runs per game, placing them 22nd in the league. Opponents have a .257 batting average against them, which is 26th in the league. Their 4.22 ERA ranks 20th, with a 1.29 WHIP ranking them 18th. In his last start, Mikolas struggled, allowing seven hits and five runs in three innings, resulting in a 12-6 loss to the Dodgers. Mikolas holds a 1-1 record with a 9.00 ERA in eight games against Colorado.

St. Louis Cardinals Likely to Dominate Colorado Rockies in Upcoming Matchup

The St. Louis Cardinals have emerged victorious in three of their last five games, showcasing their solid performance on the field. In contrast, the Colorado Rockies have faced challenges, suffering losses in eight of their last 10 games. St. Louis holds the advantage in this matchup due to their exceptional hitting abilities as one of the top teams in the league, particularly when facing the struggling Colorado pitching staff. The Rockies have consistently allowed at least five runs in their recent away games, indicating a potential difficulty in containing the Cardinals' offense. Additionally, Colorado's struggles against right-handed pitchers may pose a challenge when facing Mikolas, who has demonstrated strong pitching capabilities in his recent home appearances. With St. Louis' reliable bullpen performance at home, it is likely that they will effectively control Colorado's offense. Therefore, a wise choice would be to bet on St. Louis to win.

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