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2022 MLB Playoff Handicapping
(0-0) Philadelphia Phillies vs. St. Louis Cardinals (0-0)
Date: Friday, October 7th, 2022
Time: 2:07 PM ET
Venue: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO.
Projected Pitchers: Wheeler (PHI), Quintana (STL)
MLB Moneyline Odds: Pick’em
MLB run line Betting Odds: Phils +1.5 (-215) | Cards -1.5 (+185)
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 7.0 (Under -120)
Philadelphia Phillies
The third team from the National League East to qualify for the postseason, Philadelphia starts things with Zack Wheeler in St. Louis for Game 1.
He had the best ERA (2.82) of Philadelphia’s starting rotation in over 150 innings but he has never pitched in the postseason.
He faced St. Louis twice in consecutive starts back in July this season, winning them both with seven shutout innings each time.
Wheeler struck out five and walked just one in both of those starts, which was about par for the course this season. He finished with 163 strikeouts to just 34 walks. So he will force St. Louis to string together hits.
He’ll be on full rest after three light starts in September, in which he averaged just about 65 pitches, despite pitching well all three times.
St. Louis Cardinals
The Cardinals counter with Jose Quintana, who for the third time in his career, was traded in the middle of the season.
He came over from Pittsburgh, where he pitched very well, only to pitch even better as a Cardinal.
In a dozen starts with St. Louis, Quintana posted a 191 ERA+. He gave up just one home run.
The latter statistic is key because the Phillies do a lot of damage with the homer between Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, both left-handers.
If Quintana is able to keep those two guys in the park, which he likely will, St. Louis has that much of an advantage.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Cardinals are 1-7 in their last 8 playoff games.
- Under is 9-3 in Cardinals last 12 playoff home games.
- Head to Head: Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in St. Louis.
- Head to Head: Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB Playoff Prediction:
The starting pitchers will be tough on each opposing offense. This game will stay low-scoring and close for as long as those two remain in the game.
The Cardinals have the experience edge, as well as a better bullpen. Philadelphia has trouble out there at times and it may well determine this series.
Look for the Cardinals to deliver a big hit late and win a close game to open the series.
4* Free MLB Playoffs Betting Pick: St. Louis (-110), Over 7 (+100)
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