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Yankees Favored to Win Against Cardinals in First Game of Series Despite Recent Loss - Betting Line Remains Unchanged at -170

The St. Louis Cardinals will be facing off against the New York Yankees in the first game of a three-game series on Friday at 7:05 p.m. ET. Erick Fedde will be the starting pitcher for the Cardinals, with a current ERA of 3.31, while Marcus Stroman will be starting for the Yankees, with an ERA of 3.94. Despite the game being before Thursday's game has ended, New York is the betting favorite opening at -170, with the line remaining unchanged.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals +156 | Yankees -170
• Spread: Cardinals +1.5 (-140) | Yankees -1.5 (+120)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 63%.

St. Louis vs New York Stats

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are currently 66-67 as they prepare to wrap up their series against the San Diego Padres. The Cardinals have a team slash line of .247/.311/.388, ranking 13th, 16th, and 22nd in the majors. On the road, their slash line drops to .241/.305/.379. Key matchups to watch include Paul Goldschmidt hitting .407 against Stroman, Pham hitting .556 in 9 ABs, and Nootbar hitting .313 in 16 ABs. Right-hander Erick Fedde will start for the Cardinals, with a season record of 8-7 and a 3.31 ERA. The Cardinals have a team ERA of 4.15, ranking 18th in the league. Additionally, St. Louis is ranked 24th in offense, 21st in defense, and holds a power ranking of 23.

New York Yankees Analysis

The New York Yankees are currently in first place in the AL East with a record of 78-56. Despite losing the final two games to the Nationals in a three-game series, they will be starting right-hander Marcus Stroman, who has a 9-6 record with a 3.88 ERA. The team has a team ERA of 3.75, ranking sixth in the league. Offensively, the Yankees are slashing .251/.335/.440, ranking 11th in the majors. At home, they have a slash line of .246/.337/.437. In their upcoming game, Stanton, LeMahieu, Chisholm Jr., Grisham, and Judge have had varying success against Fedde in previous at-bats. The Yankees have a power ranking of 13 and rank second in offense, scoring an average of 5.08 runs per game, and ninth in defense, giving up an average of 4.11 runs per game. St. Louis recently went 1-2 against New York in their last three matchups.

Yankees Favored to Win on Money Line in Upcoming Game Despite Recent Loss

The New York Yankees recently suffered a loss in their series against the Washington Nationals, which may have come as a surprise to some. However, this presents a favorable opportunity to consider placing a bet on the Yankees to win on the Money Line. Despite previous challenges faced by pitcher Stroman at Yankee Stadium, the team's formidable offense is expected to perform well in a home game. Statistical trends further support this decision, with the Yankees boasting a 35-27 record as a home favorite this season, while the St. Louis Cardinals hold a less favorable 21-26 record as a road underdog. Thus, it is advisable to wager on the Yankees to win on the Money Line in this upcoming game.

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