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Free MLB Moneyline Picks: St. Louis Cardinals vs Washington Nationals

Game Summary

The St. Louis Cardinals are set to face off against the Washington Nationals on July 28 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. The Cardinals currently hold a record of 53-50, placing them in a competitive position within the National League Central. They have shown some resilience lately, boasting a home record of 26-23. In contrast, the Nationals sit at 48-56, struggling to find consistency. With a road record of 25-29, they will look to capitalize on their opportunities against the Cardinals. The matchup pits two pitchers with slightly elevated ERAs against one another: Miles Mikolas of the Cardinals, with a 5.02 ERA, and DJ Herz of the Nationals, who has a 4.95 ERA. Both teams are looking to gain momentum, and this game could be pivotal for their respective standings. Given the recent performances and the stakes involved, this matchup promises to be an exciting contest for fans and bettors alike.

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Odds and Betting Lines

Bet Type	Odds
Over/Under	Not Provided
St. Louis Cardinals Moneyline	-146
Washington Nationals Moneyline	+124
Spread	Not Provided

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Pitching Probables

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP	H	K	BB	HR
DJ Herz (WAS)	1-4	4.95	1.40	36.1	40	45	11	8
Miles Mikolas (STL)	8-8	5.02	1.23	118.1	126	80	19	18

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Team Previews

St. Louis Cardinals

The Cardinals are currently positioned 4th in the National League Central. Their offensive numbers reflect a team that has struggled at times, ranking 22nd in runs scored with 426 and 15th in hits with 859. Their batting average stands at .245, which is 14th in the league. Notably, Alec Burleson leads the team with a .288 batting average and 60 RBIs. The pitching staff, while decent overall, has shown vulnerabilities, particularly with Mikolas, who has given up 18 home runs this season. The Cardinals' bullpen has been relatively reliable with 37 saves, ranking tied for 1st in the league, providing a solid foundation for late-game situations.

Washington Nationals

The Nationals have faced challenges this season, sitting 5th in the National League East. They rank 20th in runs scored with 433 and have a lower batting average of .237, placing them 19th overall. CJ Abrams is their offensive standout, leading the team with 15 home runs and 50 RBIs. The pitching staff has been inconsistent, with Herz still finding his footing in the majors, and an ERA of 4.95 reflects that. The Nationals' bullpen has recorded 29 saves, which is 8th in the league, indicating some reliability when the game is on the line.

Team Injuries

St. Louis Cardinals

Player Name	Position	Injury	Injury Status
Riley O'Brien	RP	Forearm	Expected to be out until at least Jul 27

Washington Nationals

Player Name	Position	Injury	Injury Status
Jordan Weems	RP	Lower Leg	Expected to be out until at least Aug 9
Cade Cavalli	SP	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Aug 15

Betting Trends

• The Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the Nationals.
• The Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 games against teams with a winning record.
• St. Louis is 5-2 in their last 7 games when playing at home.
• The total has gone over in 4 of Washington's last 5 games.
• Cardinals are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a loss.

Recent Games

St. Louis Cardinals

Opponent	Score	W/L
Atlanta	L 3-2	L
Atlanta	W 9-5	W
Atlanta	W 6-2	W
Pittsburgh	L 2-1	L
Pittsburgh	W 2-1	W

Washington Nationals

Opponent	Score	W/L
Cincinnati	W 8-5	W
Cincinnati	W 5-4	W
Cincinnati	W 5-2	W
San Diego	L 4-0	L
San Diego	L 12-3	L

Team Rankings

Team	Hitting	Starting Pitching	Relief Pitching	Fielding
St. Louis Cardinals	14th	17th	Tied-1st	26th
Washington Nationals	19th	22nd	8th	Tied-9th

Significant Betting Stats

• Cardinals are 53-49 against the moneyline this season.
• Nationals have a 47-56 record against the moneyline.
• Cardinals have hit the over in 45 of their games this season.
• Nationals have gone over in 49 games this year.
• Mikolas has a 5.02 ERA, indicating potential struggles.
• Herz has yielded 8 home runs in 36.1 innings.
• Cardinals have a solid home record, which can be pivotal.
• Nationals have struggled on the road this season.
• St. Louis has a higher batting average against right-handers.
• Cardinals have been more consistent in crucial late-game situations.

Weather

Weather forecast for the game is expected to be 83°F with intermittent clouds.

Prediction

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