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2022 MLB Handicapping
(43-39-0) Philadelphia Phillies vs. St. Louis Cardinals (44-40-0)
Date: Friday, July 8th
Time: 08:15 ETPM ET
Venue: Busch Stadium St. Louis
Projected Pitchers: Kyle Gibson vs. Adam Wainwright
MLB Moneyline Odds: Phillies -110 Cardinals -110
MLB run line Betting Odds: Phillies +1.5, Cardinals -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 7.5
Philadelphia Phillies
Heading into the game, the Philadelphia Phillies have an overall record of 43-39-0. 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 68.0% of their games. The Phillies’ over-under record is 45-36-2.
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 3.82.
During the season, the Philadelphia Phillies have performed well on offense, averaging 4.85 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 55.0. The Phillies come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.248. On their balls in play, Philadelphia has the 6th ranked BABIP of 0.284. With runners on base, the Phillies are averaging just 0.76 stolen bases per game.
Philadelphia has been strong on defense, ranking 10th in fewest errors at 0.49 per game. The team’s defense is turning double plays at a rate below the league average, at 0.76 per contest.
Heading into the game, the St. Louis Cardinals have an overall record of 44-40-0. 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 45-39-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 56.9% of their games. The Cardinalss’ over-under record is 40-40-4.
For St. Louis, Adam Wainwright gets the start with an overall record of 6-6. This includes a strong ERA of 3.26 So far, he is lasting an average of 6.01 innings per outing. as well as 7.54 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.51 per 9. In total, Wainwright has given up 9 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 3.49.
During the season, the St. Louis Cardinals have performed well on offense, averaging 4.61 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 53.0. The Cardinals come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.252. St. Louis’s batting average on balls in play of 0.259 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 0.42 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 1.07 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Phillies are 6-1 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Phillies are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. National League Central.
- Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Cardinals are 11-5 in their last 16 home games.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup heavily favors the St. Louis Cardinals. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Adam Wainwright has a better WHIP of 1.27 compared to Kyle Gibson at 1.3. Gibson will be facing a Cardinals offense ranked 8th in batting average. Wainwright has a tough matchup against a Phillies offense ranked 12th in batting average.
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