St. Louis Cardinals vs San Diego Padres Betting Picks & Predictions
This Saturday, the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Diego Padres will face off at Petco Park after recently splitting a four-game series in St. Louis. The Padres are currently
Game outlook
This Saturday, the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Diego Padres will face off at Petco Park after recently splitting a four-game series in St. Louis. The Padres are currently in a postseason position, while the Cardinals are fading from the race. Both teams are experiencing different emotions following the recent trade deadline.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cardinals +128 | Padres -145
Spread: Cardinals +1.5 (-166) | Padres -1.5 (+145)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 59%.
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals currently hold a 55-55 record and are struggling in the standings, sitting 10 games behind in the National League Central and 5.5 games out of a wild card spot. All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a shoulder issue, leaving the team without one of their top run producers for at least a week. Offensively, the Cards have shown potential with Alec Burleson leading the way in batting average and Willson Contreras providing power with 14 home runs. On the mound, Michael McGreevy will start, despite his inconsistency, and the team's defense is average with a 4.17 ERA and 1.28 WHIP. With the season hanging by a thread and Arenado sidelined, the Cardinals' chances of making the playoffs are looking increasingly slim.