Free MLB Pick: Cardinals vs. Phillies Odds
Looking for St. Louis Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Phillies Free MLB predictions? MLB betting sees the Cardinals taking on the Phillies on Sunday, June 2nd, 2024 at Citizens Bank Park, in Philadelphia, PA. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all MLB baseball matchups all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily MLB predictions like this Cardinals Phillies free pick.
2024 MLB Handicapping – St. Louis Cardinals vs Philadelphia Phillies
(27-29) St. Louis Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Phillies (41-18)
Date: Sunday, June 2nd
Time: 7:10 ET
Venue: Citizens Bank Park Philadelphia, PA
Projected Starting Pitchers: Lance Lynn vs. Taijuan Walker
MLB Moneyline Odds: Cardinals +118 | Phillies -139 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Cardinals +1.5 | Phillies -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 9
- Live Betting Odds for today’s St. Louis Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Phillies game!
- Want more baseball predictions like this Cardinals Phillies play? Check out our free MLB AI Picks for today!
- View our Updated Sportsbook Bonuses for today!
It’s a National League matchup tonight in Philadelphia as the Phillies host the Cardinals at Citizens Bank Park. First pitch is set for 7:10 PM ET, and the game will be broadcast on ESPN. The Phillies come in as the favorite, with a money line of -139 compared to the Cardinals at +118.
Lance Lynn will be on the mound for the Cardinals, while Taijuan Walker gets the start for the Phillies. The over/under line is set at 9 runs, with the over paying out at -109 compared to the under at -111.
Philadelphia cruised to an easy 6-1 win over the Cardinals in the most recent game of this series. The Phillies had a huge 1st inning, scoring three of their six runs. As for the Cardinals, they scored their only run in the 3rd. Heading into the game, the Phillies were favored at -164 on the money line.
Ranger Suarez only went two innings for the Phillies but didn’t give up a run or a hit. Spencer Turnbull got the win out of the bullpen for Philadelphia. Sonny Gray had a rough outing for the Cardinals, taking the loss.
Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm each had two hits and two RBIs for the Phillies’ offense. Harper also hit the game’s only home run. St. Louis was held to just five hits in the game.
Cardinals Stats
The St. Louis Cardinals have struggled to score runs this season, ranking 26th in the league with just 3.9 runs per game. Their offense has been particularly anemic on the road, where they average just 3.7 runs per game. Their batting average of .233 is 17th in the league, and their total of 50 home runs is also 17th. However, they have a few hitters who have been productive this season. Nolan Arenado leads the team with 26 RBIs, while Paul Goldschmidt has 7 home runs. Nolan Gorman has been a bright spot with 10 home runs this season. In terms of recent performance, Masyn Winn has been hitting well, going 6 for 20 in his last 6 games, while Paul Goldschmidt has 5 runs and 3 home runs in his last 6 games.
YOU CAN CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT OUR TOP MLB CAPPERS! (All Under 1 Roof)
Phillies Stats
The Philadelphia Phillies have been one of the best offensive teams in the league this season, leading the MLB in runs per game at 5.2. Their home offense has been particularly strong, averaging 5.7 runs per game, which is also tops in the league. Their batting average of .257 ranks 4th, and their .332 OBP and .416 SLG are both 3rd best in the league. The Phillies have been getting solid production from their top hitters, including Alec Bohm, Bryce Harper, and Kyle Schwarber. Schwarber has been hot lately, hitting .333 with 2 home runs and 4 RBI over his last 5 games. Bryce Harper is currently on a 3-game hitting streak.
We want to hear from you below! Comments are welcome! Give us your picks for this St. Louis Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Phillies MLB matchup.
Right-hander Lance Lynn gets the start for the Cardinals today as he faces the Phillies on the road. Lynn has made 11 starts this season and has a record of 2-3 with a 3.45 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Lynn has a WHIP of 1.34 and opponents are batting .238 off him this season. In his last outing, Lynn took the loss, giving up one earned run in six innings of work. Before that, he had lost three straight starts. Lynn has given up at least one homer in four of his last five outings.
Taijuan Walker will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Giants, as he gets the start for the Phillies today. In that May 27th start, he gave up five earned runs in six innings of work. Walker took the loss in that outing. Looking back further, he has made two straight starts without giving up a home run. Walker’s ERA for the season is 5.51, along with a record of 3-1. Opponents are batting .305 vs. Walker this season. Per nine innings, he has 6.89 strikeouts and 3.31 walks.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Phillies MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Cardinals head into the game having gone 5-5 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Cardinals they are 4-6 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Phillies are 5-5 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Phillies have a 4-6 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Cardinals are 2-1 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 1-2 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Phillies have a record of 3-0 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 2-1 in their last three games.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Phillies 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Our prediction for this one is that the Phillies will pick up a 6-4 win over the Cardinals. Given that they are at -139 on the money line, that is the route we recommend going for this one.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Taijuan Walker finishing with six strikeouts compared to Lance Lynn with six. Walker is projected to go 5-6 innings, while Lynn is projected to go just 3-4 innings.
Today’s MLB Free Pick
Expert MLB Betting Picks
Want more action on today’s baseball card? See the featured premium MLB plays from CappersPicks handicappers, covering moneylines, run lines, totals, and other top bets.
Also, if you’re looking for more MLB picks like St. Louis Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Phillies matchup, we’ll be providing 4* free MLB plays on the blog all season long. In fact, you can check out our MLB experts for guaranteed premium & free MLB baseball picks!
Lastly, register here for a FREE MLB Betting Account Now for daily free picks & more special offers!
