Cardinals vs. Phillies Prediction
Miles Mikolas will oppose Cristopher Sanchez in Friday night’s pitching matchup at Citizens Bank Park, where the Phillies will host the Cardinals at 7:05 p.m. ET. With the Phillies listed as home favorites and the total sitting at 9.5 runs, what’s the best bet tonight in Philadelphia?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
955 St. Louis Cardinals (+110) at 956 Philadelphia Phillies (-130); o/u 9.5
7:05 p.m. ET, Friday, August 25, 2023
Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
Cardinals vs. Phillies Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 80% of bets are on the Phillies’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
St. Louis Cardinals DFS SPIN
Richie Palacios went 3-for-4 with a pair of RBI on Wednesday, leading the Cardinals to a 6-4 win over the Pirates. Palacios served as the Cardinals’ primary offensive catalyst in a marathon affair, padding their early lead with a two-run double to right field off Pirates starter Luis Ortiz in the opening frame, as part of a three-hit effort. It was a memorable afternoon for Richie, who had his older brother, Josh, once again starting in right field for the Pirates in this one.
Philadelphia Phillies DFS SPIN
Bryce Harper went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs in a loss to the Giants on Wednesday. Harper is starting to find his power. Although he only has 12 home runs on the year, seven of them have come in August, including his 113 mph game-tying shot in the bottom of the ninth today. It was only a matter of time before the power came as Harper continues to recover from a shoulder injury; however, he is beginning to look like himself now, hitting .333 in August. That could be a problem for opposing pitchers down the stretch.
Cardinals vs. Phillies MLB Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis’s last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis’s last 9 games
Philadelphia is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia’s last 7 games when playing St. Louis
Cardinals vs. Phillies MLB BETTING PREDICTION
Give me the over. Mikolas is 0-2 with a 6.50 ERA and a 5.71 FIP over his last three starts, while Sanchez is 1-0 with a 5.29 ERA and a 5.03 FIP over his last three outings. While the Cardinals’ offense has struggled to the tune of an 89 wRC+ over their last seven games, the Phillies’ wRC+ is 158, which is the third-highest in baseball over that span.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: CARDINALS/PHILLIES OVER 9.5