| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | ODDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.5 |
| STL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -109 |
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San Diego Padres Favored to Win Against St. Louis Cardinals in Matinee Baseball Matchup
On Thursday, the San Diego Padres (76-59) will face off against the St. Louis Cardinals (66-67) in a matinee baseball matchup. Michael King will be on the mound for the Padres, while Sonny Gray will start for the Cardinals. The game is set to begin at 2:15 ET at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO. The Padres are favored to win, with the current betting line at St. Louis -110.
Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Padres -104 | Cardinals -110
- Spread: Padres -1.5 (+155) | Cardinals +1.5 (-176)
- Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
- Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 51%.
San Diego vs St. Louis Stats
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are currently in a position to realistically compete for the National League West division title, something they haven't accomplished since 2006. Despite a recent loss to the Cardinals, the Padres are just 3.5 games behind the first-place Dodgers. From a sports betting perspective, San Diego is priced at +700 to win the division. Despite their recent loss, the Padres remain one of the hottest teams in baseball, winning 26 of their last 34 games. Michael King, who has been one of the best pitchers in the league this season, will take the mound in the upcoming series finale. The team has a power ranking of 10 and is ranked 11th in offense, 13th in defense, and has a record of 76-59 for the season.
St. Louis Cardinals Analysis
Despite being in arguably the worst division in baseball, the St. Louis Cardinals have struggled to take advantage and compete. They are currently 66-67, 10.5 games out of first place in the National League Central and 7.0 games out of the Wild Card. The team is priced at +2500 to make the postseason. The Cardinals recently won a game in walk-off fashion with Nolan Arenado delivering the game-winning hit. Sonny Gray will be starting the next game with a record of 11-9 and a 4.07 ERA. The Cardinals have a power ranking of 23 and are ranked 24th for offense, 21st for defense, and have an overall record of 66-67. In their last three matchups with San Diego, the Cardinals went 1-2.
Padres Favored to Prevail Over Struggling Cardinals in National League Matchup
The upcoming National League matchup between the Padres and the Cardinals is seen as evenly matched by oddsmakers, with the Padres priced at -111 and the Cardinals at -104. San Diego has been performing exceptionally well, boasting a 26-8 record in their last 34 games, while St. Louis has struggled with a 6-10 record in their last 16 games. Michael King has been a standout player for the Padres this season with a 3.14 ERA, ranking seventh in the league. With St. Louis averaging only 4.10 runs per game, ranking 24th in the MLB, King has a favorable matchup on his hands. Taking into consideration both teams' recent form and offensive prowess, the Padres are poised for success in this game. Therefore, I recommend backing the Padres to claim their third victory in this four-game series.
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