St. Louis Cardinals vs San Diego Padres Betting Picks & Predictions
In this Cardinals at Padres prediction, the two playoff hopefuls will face off in a three-game series starting on Friday night in San Diego. The Cardinals are fighting for a
Game outlook
In this Cardinals at Padres prediction, the two playoff hopefuls will face off in a three-game series starting on Friday night in San Diego. The Cardinals are fighting for a wildcard spot despite recent struggles, while the Padres are in a strong position in the NL West and wildcard race. The series opener will feature a matchup between Cardinals' Matthew Liberatore and Padres' Nick Pivetta. The game is scheduled for 9:40 PM EST. Check out more details and tips in this Cardinals/Padres prediction to help maximize your bankroll.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cardinals +174 | Padres -200
Spread: Cardinals +1.5 (-126) | Padres -1.5 (+108)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 67%.
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are currently in a tight race for a National League wildcard spot, but have been struggling recently, losing four of their last five games. Despite a strong performance from starting pitcher Miles Mikolas in their recent series against the Marlins, the team was shut out in the final two games. With an overall record of 55-55 and 10 games behind the division leader, the Cardinals are already looking towards next year with trade deadline moves focusing on prospects. In their upcoming series, Matthew Liberatore will be the starting pitcher with a record of 6-8 and an ERA of 4.04. The Cardinals have won three of Liberatore's last five starts, but are facing key injuries to SP Drew Rom, RP John King, and RP Zack Thompson.