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St. Louis Cardinals Look to Continue Home Dominance Against San Diego Padres in Game Two of Series

The San Diego Padres are set to take on the St. Louis Cardinals in game two of their series at Busch Stadium. With a season record of 75-58, the Padres are currently third in the National League West, while the Cardinals sit third in the National League Central with a record of 65-66. The Padres have a 2-2 record against the Cardinals this season. The game is scheduled to start at 7:45 p.m. EST, with Dylan Cease and Miles Mikolas as the starting pitchers for the Padres and Cardinals, respectively. San Diego is the betting favorite, opening at -135 and currently holding a line of San Diego -134. Don't miss out on our MLB Picks for this exciting matchup!

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Padres -134 | Cardinals +120
• Spread: Padres -1.5 (+122) | Cardinals +1.5 (-140)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 57%.

San Diego vs St. Louis Stats

San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres secured another win yesterday with a final score of 7-4 against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Padres recently wrapped up a seven-game home stand with a record of 4-3 and grabbed a win on the first game of a road trip. Currently in a wild card position, the Padres have been successful at the plate this season, leading the league in batting average and strikeouts. However, their ERA on the mound has been a challenge at times. Despite this, the Padres are only two games behind the Diamondbacks in the wild card race. Right-handed pitcher Dylan Cease will be starting for the Padres on Tuesday. San Diego is ranked 10th in offense, 14th in defense, and has a 73-58 record this season.

St. Louis Cardinals Analysis

The St. Louis Cardinals recently suffered a loss against the San Diego Padres, marking their second loss in the last six games. Despite a successful series against the Minnesota Twins, the Cardinals continue to struggle with driving in runs, ranking 24th in RBIs and facing challenges in hitting for extra bases and home runs. Their current power ranking is 24, with a .496 winning percentage placing them four spots away from a wild card position. Right-handed pitcher Miles Mikolas, with a record of 8-10 and an ERA of 5.19, will be starting for the team. The Cardinals rank 24th in offense, averaging 4.12 runs per game, and 22nd in defense, allowing 4.56 points per game. San Diego won 2 out of their last 3 matchups against St. Louis.

St. Louis Cardinals poised for victory against Padres at home

The St. Louis Cardinals have demonstrated a strong record of 8-2 in their last 10 home games against the Padres. Miles Mikolas has exhibited a notable performance with a 3-2 record, 2.55 ERA, and 28 strikeouts in 7 appearances against the Padres throughout his career. The Cardinals have shown success as underdogs at home this season, boasting a 19-9 record in such games. While the Padres may not be as concerned about their wild card spot, the Cardinals are eager for a win to improve their position. Anticipating a competitive match following yesterday's loss, I see great potential for the Cardinals. Despite a safer bet on the runline, I am confident in the Cardinals' ability to secure a victory based on their track record. Therefore, my prediction is for the St. Louis Cardinals to prevail on the moneyline.

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