In this article, we will formulate a Cardinals vs Diamondbacks prediction for this MLB showdown on Saturday, April 13th at Chase Field. We will take a look at:
-The St. Louis Cardinals recent form and recent player performance
-The Arizona Diamondbacks recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Cardinals vs Diamondbacks.
Cardinals Offense Impressed on Friday
The Cardinals’ offense sure impressed on Friday, and they scored nine runs on the way to the victory. Nolan Arenado had a strong game, hitting a home run and driving in three RBIs. The Cardinals are averaging 3.85 runs, while their defense pitching is giving up 4.23 runs per game. Getting the start for the Cardinals will be Kyle Gibson, who sits with a 1-1 record and an ERA of 6.23. In his last start against the Marlins, he went six innings giving up seven hits and seven runs.
Diamondbacks Have Been Disappointing
The Diamondbacks come into this game with a 6-8 record overall, and they scored six runs on Friday, but the pitching gave up nine runs on the way to the defeat. The Diamondbacks are averaging 5.69 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.39 runs per game. The offense is ranked 6th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 13th. Getting the start for the Diamondbacks will be Ryne Nelson, who sits with an 0-2 record and an ERA of 8.22. The Diamondbacks will take on the Cubs and Giants after this series.
Arizona Diamondbacks Team Facts
- The Diamondbacks have won each of their last eight games against NL Central opponents following a home loss.
- The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in each of their last nine games against National League opponents following a home loss.
- The Diamondbacks have lost the first inning in each of their last three games against NL Central opponents.
- The Diamondbacks have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last five Saturday home games.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Diamondbacks’ last nine night games against National League opponents.
St. Louis Cardinals Team Facts
- The Cardinals have won seven of their last eight games at Chase Field against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
- The Cardinals have covered the run line in each of their last six road games.
- The Cardinals have led after 7 innings in each of their last four night games against NL West opponents.
Cardinals vs Diamondbacks Prediction
The Cardinals and Diamondbacks both found success scoring on Friday, and it’s going to be no different in this game. Gibson sits with an ERA of 6.23 while Nelson sits with an ERA of 8.22. The Cardinals and Diamondbacks are both going to have no issue running up the score here, and that is going to be the difference here, as this game is going to end up being higher scoring. Back the over.