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2022 MLB Handicapping
(44-39-0) Philadelphia Phillies vs. St. Louis Cardinals (45-40-0)
Date: Saturday, July 9th
Time: 02:15 ETPM ET
Venue: Busch Stadium St. Louis
Projected Pitchers: Kyle Gibson vs. Dakota Hudson
MLB Moneyline Odds: Phillies -103 Cardinals -117
MLB run line Betting Odds: Phillies +1.5, Cardinals -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.0
Philadelphia Phillies
Heading into the game, the Philadelphia Phillies have an overall record of 44-39-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 20-18. In the NL East division, Philadelphia currently sits 3rd So far, the team has gone 42-41-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 80.0% of their games. The Phillies’ over-under record is 45-37-1.
For Philadelphia, Kyle Gibson gets the start with an overall record of 4-3. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.91. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.26 innings per outing, as well as 7.47 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.67 per 9. In total, Gibson has given up 13 home runs.
Throughout the season, the Phillies have not had to turn to their bullpen for major innings. The team’s relievers have a combined ERA of 3.79.
During the season, the Philadelphia Phillies have performed well on offense, averaging 4.65 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 19.0. The Phillies come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.257. On their balls in play, Philadelphia has the 6th ranked BABIP of 0.284. With runners on base, the Phillies are averaging just 0.75 stolen bases per game.
Philadelphia has been strong on defense, ranking 10th in fewest errors at 0.48 per game. The team’s defense is turning double plays at a rate below the league average, at 0.75 per contest.
Heading into the game, the St. Louis Cardinals have an overall record of 45-40-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 24-16. In the NL Central division, St. Louis currently sits 2nd So far, the team has gone 46-39-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 48.0% of their games. The Cardinalss’ over-under record is 39-42-2.
For St. Louis, Dakota Hudson gets the start with an overall record of 6-5. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.29. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.25 innings per outing. as well as 4.93 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 4.18 per 9. In total, Hudson has given up 6 home runs.
So far, the Cardinals bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. The team’s relief corps has combined for one of the lower ERA’s in the MLB at 3.44.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the St. Louis Cardinals, as they are averaging just 4.01 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 12.0. The Cardinals head into the game ranked just 24th in team batting average. St. Louis’s batting average on balls in play of 0.258 is ranked average. On the base paths, the Cardinals have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 1st in the MLB in steals.
St. Louis has been strong on defense, ranking 3rd in fewest errors at 0.41 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 1.08 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Phillies are 7-2 in their last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
- Phillies are 17-5 in their last 22 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, Cardinals pitcher Dakota Hudson holds the edge in ERA, but Kyle Gibson has the better WHIP at 1.3. I expect a strong performance from Kyle Gibson, as the Cardinals offense is ranked just 24th. Hudson has a tough matchup against a Phillies offense ranked 3rd in batting average.
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