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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Philadelphia Phillies vs. St. Louis Cardinals, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Saturday October 8th, 2022.
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Today's Betting Overview - Phillies vs. Cardinals
The Phillies take on the Cardinals on Saturday October 8th at Busch Stadium, St. Louis. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: Philadelphia Phillies (87-75) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (93-69)
- Date: Saturday October 8th, 2022
- Time: 8:37 ET
- Venue: Busch Stadium, St. Louis
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Philadelphia Phillies - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
At 87-75, the Philadelphia Phillies travel to take on the St. Louis Cardinals, ranked 3rd in the NL East division. Heading into play, the Phillies have won half of their road games, sitting at 41-41. The team is hoping to add on another win, as they are coming off a 6-3 win over St. Louis. Philadelphia's overall series record is above .500, sitting at 25-22-5.
Aaron Nola gets the start for the Phillies with a below .500 record at 11-13. Through 32 outings, Nola has an ERA of 3.25. Currently, opponents are batting just .218 against the right-hander. Across 205 innings pitched, Nola has allowed just 19 home runs. Aaron Nola takes the mound with a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 8.1. This has come while striking out 28.9% of the batters he's faced.
On offense, Philadelphia will look to continue their strong play, as they rank 7th in runs scored, averaging 4.61 runs per game. The Phillies have been able to drive in runs at an above-average rate, as their team batting average of .253, which ranks 8th in the league. Over their last three games, the team is hitting .130. So far, Philadelphia's lineup has also been able to hit for power, as their average of 1.27 home runs per game ranks 6th. In terms of exit velocity, the team ranks near the top of the league. Philadelphia's overall OBP of .317, is good for 11th in the league. So far, the team has a walk rate of 7.9%.
St. Louis Cardinals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
At 93-69, the St. Louis Cardinals will host St. Louis, currently ranked 1st in the NL Central division. When playing at Busch Stadium, the Cardinals have been excellent, posting a record of 53-29. St. Louis is hoping to get back on track after dropping their last game to the Phillies by a score of 6-3. So far, the team has won 25 out of their first 50 series, 25-13-12.
Miles Mikolas gets the starting nod for St. Louis, looking to improve his overall record of 12-13. Through 33 outings, Mikolas has an ERA sitting at 3.29. Miles Mikolas has shown the ability to limit base runners, as he has a WHIP of just 1.03. So far, Miles Mikolas has a SLG% allowed of .373, including giving up 25 home runs. Overall, Mikolas has notched 153 strikeouts on a K rate of 19.0%. Walks have been a problem for Miles Mikolas, as his BB/9 figure is 1.73.
St. Louis enters play averaging 4.77 runs per game, placing them 5th in the MLB. The Cardinals have enjoyed success at the plate, as their team batting average of .252 ranks 10th. For the season, 36.6% of the team's hits have been in the form of extra bases. So far, St. Louis's lineup has also been able to hit for power, as their average of 1.22 home runs per game ranks 9th. Thus far, the team has put together an average rate similar to the league average (7.5%). To date, St. Louis has the MLB's 4th-best OBP at .325. While the team's wOBA is one of the best in the league at .326.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Phillies vs. Cardinals
Heading into today's matchup between Philadelphia and St. Louis, the Phillies are the betting favorite at -122 on the moneyline. Philadelphia's implied win probability sits at 54.95%. The MLB predictive model shows the Cardinals pulling off the upset over Philadelphia. It is recommended to take St. Louis on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Cardinals Moneyline
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