Drew Smyly MLB Player Props – St. Louis Cardinals vs the Chicago Cubs, September 3, 2022

Drew Smyly and the Chicago Cubs (56-76) face the St. Louis Cardinals (77-55) at Busch Stadium on Saturday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15pm (ET). Let’s take a look at some of Smyly’s Player props for the matchup. Drew Smyly is the probable pitcher for the Cubs, while Adam Wainwright is the probable pitcher for the Cardinals. The St. Louis Cardinals are favored to win, currently listed at -210. The total runs line is set at 7.5.

Strikeouts

• Smyly has recorded 73 strikeouts this season – ranking T132nd in the MLB – averaging 4.1 per start.
• On the road, Smyly has recorded 34 strikeouts this season – averaging 3.4 per start.
• Smyly recorded 6 strikeouts in his most recent start against the Cardinals.
• Smyly has recorded 17 strikeouts in his 4 career starts against the Cardinals.
• Smyly has recorded 13 strikeouts in his last three starts against the Cardinals.
• The Cardinals have struck out 1017 times this season – ranking 24th in the MLB.

Let’s take a look at how Drew Smyly performs in some other key statistical areas.

Wins

• Smyly holds a 5-7 W/L record this season, as well as a 2-1 record from his last five starts.
• Smyly holds a 1-1 W/L record in his career against the Cardinals.

Home Runs Allowed

• Smyly has allowed 12 home runs in 18 starts this season.
• Smyly has allowed 4 home runs in his last eight starts.
• On the road, Smyly has allowed 6 home runs in 10 starts this season.
• On the road, Smyly has allowed 4 home runs in his last six starts.
• Smyly allowed 1 home run in his most recent start against the Cardinals.
• Smyly has allowed 2 home runs in his 4 career starts against the Cardinals.
• St. Louis has hit 166 home runs this season – ranking 6th in the MLB.

Earned Run Average

• Smyly has an ERA of 3.24 this season.
• In his last three appearances against the Cardinals, Smyly has an ERA of 2.16.