Free MLB Pick: Nationals vs. Cardinals Odds
Looking for 2019 NLCS Washington Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals free mlb predictions? MLB betting sees the Nationals taking on the Cardinals on Friday October 11, 2019 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri in Game 1 of the NLCS. 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 Nationals Cardinals free pick.
2019 MLB Season – NLCS
Washington Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Date: Friday October 11, 2019
Time: 8:08 PM ET
Venue: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri
Projected Pitchers: Anibal Sanchez vs. Miles Mikolas
MLB Moneyline Odds: Cardinals -118, Nationals +102
MLB RunLine Betting Odds: Off
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: 8
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Both teams won as underdogs to advance to the next round of the National League playoffs.
With a reset of the bracket it is hard to say which team is really the favourite from here on out.
Washington Nationals
Washington won in dramatic fashion, disposing of the Dodgers in the 10th inning with a grand slam by Howie Kendrick.
The game five victory does not set them up greatly for this series but at least it is the same for their opponent too. They have a lot of great arms but Anibal Sanchez is not one of them.
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The Washington bullpen is not a strength either so “bullpenning” is not really an option for this group. Sanchez did make a start against the Dodgers and even though he does not have the reputation he was as good as their big guns.
The playoffs are the time for stars and even though Anthony Rendon has not had that signature moment he is batting .35o to lead the team so far.
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis sucked all the drama out of their closing win against Atlanta by scoring 10 runs in the first inning. From there it was just about getting through the game as functionally as possible.
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The Cardinals are happy to see their two biggest bats being effective in the playoffs. Paul Goldschmidt and Marcel Ozuna are both hitting .429 and both have a couple of homers.
They are the only players that have gone yard for St. Louis as they just don’t have the power supply of the other teams remaining in the playoffs.
Miles Mikolas was sharp in his lone playoff start. In fact the whole staff has looked really good, save Carlos Martinez. St. Louis has to be worried about whether they will be able to use him as intended.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- WAS are 6-2 in their last 8 Fri. games.
- Over is 5-2-1 in WAS last 8 games following a win.
- WAS are 36-16 in their last 52 overall.
- Over is 7-2 in STL last 9 on grass.
- STL are 7-2 in their last 9 games following a win.
- Over is 7-2 in STL last 9 overall.
Free Washington Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB Prediction:
For this one there is not a big advantage on the mound to start the game for Washington. That might not be the case the rest of the series though.
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Take the Cards to strike first and get a win in game one. Mikolas and Sanchez might be sharp but either way the Cards have the better bullpen and the chance to score last if need be.
MLB Free Score Prediction: St. Louis 5 – Washington 4
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