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2022 MLB Playoff Handicapping
(1-0) Philadelphia Phillies vs. St. Louis Cardinals (0-1)
Date: Saturday, October 8th, 2022
Time: 8:37 PM ET
Venue: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO.
Projected Pitchers: Nola (PHI), Mikolas (STL)
MLB Moneyline Odds: PHI -115, STL -105
MLB run line Betting Odds: Phils -1.5 (+155) | Cards +1.5 (-180)
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 6.5 (Over -115)
Philadelphia Phillies
The Phillies scored six runs in the ninth inning in Game 1 on Friday, overcoming a 2–0 deficit to win 6–3.
St. Louis’ closer, Ryan Helsley, who was an All-Star this season and utterly dominant, got two outs in the eighth and struck out Rhys Hoskins to leadoff the ninth but then couldn’t find the strike zone.
Actually, JT Realmuto singled to start the rally. Then Bryce Harper and Nicholas Castellanos walked to load the bases.
Helsley then hit Alec Bohm with a pitch to bring in Philadelphia’s first run of the game.
Managed Oliver Marmol went to the bullpen but Andre Pallante couldn’t hold the lead. Jean Segura singled through the right side to put the Phils on top for good.
St. Louis Cardinals
So now the Cardinals face elimination back at home on Saturday.
After such a loss, morale can come into question but the state of the bullpen has to be the Cardinals’ biggest concern.
Helsley threw a bunch of pitches and seemed to lose his control at the end of his outing. If the Cardinals have a lead again late in this game, will he be available?
On top of that, Marmol used most of his best relievers after lifting Jose Quintana with one out in the sixth.
Jordan Hicks and Giovanny Gallegos combined to throw the two innings before Helsley entered in the eighth.
That means Miles Mikolas’ start will be even more important for St. Louis.
He had one of his best starts of the season against Philly when he pitched into the eighth inning on July 11. He gave up six hits, one run, and struck out five without issuing a walk.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Phillies are 25-12 in their last 37 games following a win.
- Cardinals are 1-5 in their last 6 playoff home games.
- Cardinals are 0-4 in their last 4 Wild Card Round games.
- Head to Head: Under is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings in St. Louis.
- Head to Head: Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB Playoff Prediction:
The Phillies have the momentum and they have a legitimate ace on the hill.
Aaron Nola threw 200 innings kind of quietly this season. He hasn’t had the opportunity to throw in the postseason and I’ve got a feeling he’s going to make the most of it.
Philly’s offense is going to go after Mikolas. If they can get to him at all, this could be a game the Phils cover the runline.
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