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San Diego Padres Look to Extend Winning Streak in First Game Against St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium

The San Diego Padres will face off against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first game of their three-game series at Busch Stadium. Joe Musgrove will start on the mound for the Padres while Andre Pallante will pitch for the Cardinals. The Padres are looking to bounce back after losing two of three games in their last series against the Cardinals. The game is set to start at 7:45 PM Eastern time, with San Diego opening as the favorite.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Padres -118 | Cardinals +106
• Spread: Padres -1.5 (+137) | Cardinals +1.5 (-158)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 54%.

San Diego vs St. Louis Stats

San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres have been on a winning streak, claiming victory in three of their last four games, including a 7-4 win over the Cardinals in St. Louis. Third baseman Manny Machado and rookie Jackson Merrill led the team to victory by driving in three runs each, with starting pitcher Randy Vasquez earning his fourth win of the season. The Padres' pitching staff has been strong, holding opponents to two runs or less in recent games. Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim remains on the IL with a shoulder issue. The team currently has a power ranking of 10 and is ranked 11th in offense, 13th in defense, and has a 76-58 record for the season.

St. Louis Cardinals Analysis

The St. Louis Cardinals have recently struggled, losing two of their last three games, including a 7-4 defeat to the Padres in which starting pitcher Kyle Gibson had a rough outing. The Cardinals' pitching staff has been inconsistent, giving up six runs or more in two of their last three games. Manager Oliver Marmol acknowledged the Padres' ability to capitalize on opportunities in the loss. In terms of injuries, Lance Lynn and Willson Contreras are both dealing with issues. Despite these setbacks, the Cardinals have a power ranking of 23 and are ranked 24th for offense, 19th for defense, and have an overall record of 65-67. In their most recent matchups, the San Diego Padres went 0-3 against the Cardinals.

Padres Poised for Victory Against Cardinals on the Road

Musgrove has demonstrated success against the Cardinals, boasting a 2-0 record and a 1.69 ERA in his last three outings. The Padres' pitching staff has performed exceptionally well away from home this season, ranking third in the league with a 3.66 ERA. Conversely, the Cardinals have struggled on their home turf, ranking 21st in ERA among other categories. San Diego holds the upper hand offensively as well, ranking in the top 10 in key categories like slugging percentage. The Padres have been on a hot streak on the road, winning six of their last seven series, while the Cardinals have struggled to capitalize on their home-field advantage, losing nearly half of their games. Considering these statistical trends, the odds favor a San Diego win against the Cardinals on the road. It is advisable to bet on the Padres for this matchup.

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