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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 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 Tuesday, August 8th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Cardinals vs. Rays
The Cardinals take on the Rays on Tuesday, August 8th 2023 at Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: St. Louis Cardinals (49-64) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (68-46)
- Date: Tuesday, August 8th 2023
- Time: 6:40 ET
- Venue: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg
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St. Louis Cardinals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Tampa Bay, the Cardinals have a record of just 49-64. This places the team 5th in the NL Central. The Cardinals will need a win in today's game to move their record on the road (24-31) above the .500 mark.
Being the favorite in 64 of their 113 games has not helped St. Louis improve their record against the runline, which stands at just 56-57. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 56-54.
Miles Mikolas gets the start for the Cardinals with a below .500 record at 6-7. Across 24 appearances, Miles Mikolas has a combined ERA of 4.29. In his outings, opposing batters are hitting .273 against the right-hander. Opposing hitters have gone deep 12 times against Miles Mikolas, who has a WOBA allowed of .311. Mikolas' WHIP of 1.29 comes along with a total of 26 walks allowed.
St. Louis' offense enters play with the 12th-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.6 runs per game. The Cardinals have combined to hit .258, which ranks 7th in the league. So far, St. Louis' lineup has also been able to hit for power, with a total of 156 home runs, which ranks 6th. Up to this point, St. Louis has been one of the MLB's better teams at getting on base, ranking 5th at .331.
Tampa Bay Rays - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Tampa Bay Rays host the St. Louis Cardinals, they have a record of 68-46, placing them 2nd in the AL East. On the season, the Rays have an above .500 home record, going 37-19 at Tropicana Field.
Having been favored in 82.5% of their games, Tampa Bay has an above .500 record against the runline at 58-56. The team has an over/under record of 58-52, with an average betting line of 8.
Tampa Bay pitcher Zach Eflin gets the start, looking to pick up another win, as his current record sits at 12-6. Through 21 appearances, Zach Eflin has an ERA of 3.46. Currently, opponents are batting just .226 against the right-hander. So far, Eflin has given up 11 home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .264. Eflin has a WHIP of 1.00, with 17 walks allowed.
On offense, Tampa Bay will look to continue their strong play, as they rank 4th in runs scored, averaging 5.2 runs per game. The Rays have enjoyed success at the plate, as their team batting average of .255 ranks 9th. The team has also been strong in the power department, having hit 166 home runs which is 4th. Up to this point, Tampa Bay has been one of the MLB's better teams at getting on base, ranking 7th at .328.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Cardinals vs. Rays
Heading into today's matchup between Tampa Bay and St. Louis, the Rays are the betting favorite at -176 on the moneyline. Tampa Bay's implied win probability sits at 63.77%. The MLB predictive model shows Tampa Bay picking up the win. For aggressive bettors, there is enough of an edge to take the Rays on the runline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Rays -1.5
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