In this article we will formulate a Cardinals vs Phillies prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, August 12th at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
St. Louis Cardinals Betting Preview
The St. Louis Cardinals are 60-60 this season after they split the first two games by scores of 5-6 and 2-0. In game two, St. Louis scored once in the seventh inning and once in the eighth in the low scoring win. The Cardinals recorded six hits in the game and they were led by Winn, who went 2-3 with one RBI. Pallante allowed four hits and zero earned runs over 6.0 innings, while Soriano picked up the win and O’Brien got the save. Prior to this series, St. Louis won two out of three against the Rockies and two out of three against the Yankees.
This season, St. Louis has a 4.10 ERA with a 1.34 WHIP and a .253 opponent batting average, while they have scored 522 runs with a .240 batting average and a .316 on base percentage. Jordan Walker has led the Cardinals with 23 home runs and 83 RBIs, while Alec Burleson has added 19 home runs and 81 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for St. Louis is Kyle Leahy, who is 8-4 with a 3.45 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP over 112.1 innings pitched this season.
Philadelphia Phillies Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Phillies are 64-57 this year after they lost game two by a score of 0-2 on Tuesday. Philadelphia pitched a very solid game, but they never woke up at the plate in the shutout loss. The Phillies recorded five hits and they were led by Turner, who went 1-2 with one walk in the game. Sanchez allowed four hits and zero earned runs over 6.0 innings, while McFarlane picked up the loss. Prior to this series, Philadelphia lost two out of three against the Blue Jays, but did win three out of four against the Nationals before that.
This season, Philadelphia has a 4.18 ERA with a 1.30 WHIP and a .250 opponent batting average, while they have scored 534 runs with a .238 batting average and a .309 on base percentage. Kyle Schwarber has led the Phillies with 35 home runs and 69 RBIs, while Bryce Harper has added 25 home runs and 71 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Philadelphia is Zack Wheeler, who is 10-3 with a 2.69 ERA and a 0.98 WHIP over 110.1 innings pitched this year.
Why the St. Louis Cardinals will win
- The Cardinals have won four of their last five games as underdogs against NL East opponents following a home win.
- The Phillies have lost eight of their last 12 games as road favorites against NL Central opponents.
- The Cardinals have covered the run line in each of their last six games against the Phillies.
- The Phillies have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as road favorites against National League opponents.
- The Cardinals have led after 3 innings in each of their last five day games against National League opponents.
Why the Philadelphia Phillies will win
- The Phillies have won each of their last eight day games against the Cardinals following a loss.
- The Cardinals have lost each of their last seven day games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Cardinals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six day games following a win.
- The Phillies have covered the run line in four of their last five day games at Busch Stadium following a loss.
- The Phillies have led after 5 innings in five of their last six road games.
- The Phillies have led after 3 innings in five of their last six day games.
Total Runs Facts
- Twelve of the Cardinals’ last 13 home games against NL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Six of the Phillies’ last seven games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Phillies’ last eight games against NL Central opponents.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Cardinals’ last six games as home underdogs against NL East opponents.
St. Louis Cardinals Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Leahy has recorded five or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances against NL opponents.
- Jordan Walker has recorded at least one hit in each of the Cardinals’ last eight day games against opponents that held a winning record.
- Everson Pereira has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances with his team as an underdog.
Philadelphia Phillies Player Prop Facts
- Zack Wheeler has recorded six or more strikeouts in 18 of his last 19 appearances with the Phillies as favorites against NL opponents.
- Bryson Stott has recorded at least one hit in each of the Phillies’ last 11 games as favorites against NL opponents.
- Zack Wheeler has recorded a win in five of his last six appearances in day games.
- Bryan De La Cruz has hit a home run in three of his last seven appearances against the Cardinals.
Cardinals vs Phillies Prediction
St. Louis was able to get the low scoring win on Tuesday night and they have alternated wins and losses over their last five games. The Cardinals are 31-34 at home this year, while the Phillies are 32-27 on the road. Philadelphia has lost three of their last five games and they have allowed 5+ runs in four of those five. The Phillies are starting Wheeler, who has allowed 4+ earned runs in two of his last three starts, while Leahy has allowed two earned runs or fewer in five straight starts. Take the under here.