The second matchup of a four-game series between the Philadelphia Phillies (45-39) and the St. Louis Cardinals (45-41) gets underway on Saturday afternoon. St. Louis has been in a slump as it look to get back on track. The Cardinals have dropped five of their last six games. On the opposite side, the Phillies have won four of their last five contests. Dakota Hudson (6-5, 4.29 ERA) is on the mound for St. Louis. Kyle Gibson (4-3, 4.91 ERA) gets the starting nod for Philadelphia.
The first pitch is set for 2:15 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists St. Louis as the -115 money-line favorite (risk $115 to win $100) in the latest Phillies vs. Cardinals odds, while Philadelphia is a -105 underdog. The over-under for total runs scored is nine. Before making any Cardinals vs. Phillies picks, be sure to check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Cardinals vs. Phillies, and just locked in its picks and MLB predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several MLB odds and betting lines for Phillies vs. Cardinals:
- Phillies vs. Cardinals money line: St. Louis -115, Philadelphia -105
- Phillies vs. Cardinals run line: St. Louis -1.5 (+170)
- Phillies vs. Cardinals over-under: 9 runs
- PHI: Phillies are 6-1 in their last seven vs. National League Central
- STL: Under is 6-0 in the Cardinals’ last six overall
- Phillies vs. Cardinals picks: See picks at SportsLine
Featured Game | St. Louis Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Why you should back the Cardinals
First baseman Paul Goldschmidt is having a rock-solid first half of the season. Goldschmidt owns big-time power and run-producing abilities. The seven-time All-Star plays stout defense in the corner and is a solid gloveman as well. Goldschmidt is second in the league in batting average (.344), third in RBIs (65), and tied for 13th in home runs (19). In his last game, he went 2-for-4 with two singles.
Second baseman Tommy Edman is a switch hitter who has the bat speed to quickly turn on a pitch. Edman is patient at the dish with a nice line-drive swing. He’s also an outstanding defender, snagging a Gold Glove last season. Edman is batting .258 with seven home runs and 32 RBIs.
Why you should back the Phillies
Right fielder Nick Castellanos is a smooth hitter who is capable of consistently getting on base. Castellanos owns a compact swing with a solid throwing arm from the outfield. The 2021 All-Star is hitting .251 along with eight homers and 44 RBIs. Castellanos will roll into this game on a six-game hitting streak.
Catcher J.T. Realmuto impacts the game both offensively and defensively. Realmuto has a nice combination of power and bat control. The three-time All-Star plays solid defense from behind the plate and owns an accurate throwing arm. Realmuto has belted seven home runs with 35 RBIs.
How to make Cardinals vs. Phillies picks
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