Phillies vs. Cardinals Prediction
Aaron Nola will oppose Zack Thompson this Friday evening when the Phillies host the Cardinals at 8:15 pm. ET. With the Cardinals listed as home dogs and the total sitting at 8.5 runs, what’s the best bet tonight in St. Louis?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Philadelphia Phillies (-145) at St. Louis Cardinals (+120); o/u 8.5
8:15 pm ET, Friday, September 15, 2023
Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri
Phillies vs Cardinals Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 75% of bets are on the Philly moneyline. That said, this page is updated consistently so make sure that you click on the link above so that you’re getting the most recent info.
Philadelphia Phillies DFS SPIN
Nick Castellanos went 1-3, with a single in the game four loss to Atlanta. Castellanos would be the most feared hitter in just about any other team’s lineup, but he happens to bat alongside Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber, so he’s often asked to hit for contact. In return, Castellanos has regained his 2021 form, and he’s having a great season. The 2x All Star has recorded a hit in seven of the last ten games, while producing a run in four of the previous six. Castellanos is posting nice splits of .270/23/90 for the season.
St. Louis Cardinals DFS SPIN
Nolan Arenado went hitless (0-4) in the game two win of Baltimore. Philly’s bringing their heavy hitters to town this weekend, and I think Nolan Arenado steps up and raises his play during this series. Iron sharpens iron, and after recording hits in all three contests with Atlanta, there’s a chance he approaches this matchup with the Phillies the same way. Arenado has scored a run in six of the last eight games, while totaling multiple bases in four of them, and he’s posting a very identical line to Castellanos with .269 batting average, and team-leads of 26 homers and 89 RBI.
Phillies vs Cardinals MLB Betting Trends
The Phillies have dropped five of their last seven games, while covering the run line three times during this stretch, and posting a 4-3 o/u record.
The Cardinals have won seven of their last ten games, while covering the run line six times during this span, and posting a 6-3 o/u record.
Phillies vs Cardinals MLB BETTING PREDICTION
Philadelphia has to execute this weekend with a trip to Atlanta looming next week, and their NL Wild Card spot far from secure. They’ll face a St. Louis team that’s played as if they have postseason aspirations as of late, and while it won’t come easy, I believe they’ll find a way to take game one. The vaunted Philly lineup has the potential to give Zack Thompson fits, and if Aaron Nola can replicate his success against the Cards in his outing two weeks ago, they should be able to win this game. The Cardinals recent stretch of play puts a bit of value on Philly here, so let’s back the moneyline for this matchup.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES -145
