```html Daily MLB Spread Picks: St. Louis Cardinals vs Washington Nationals - 7/28

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Daily MLB Spread Picks: St. Louis Cardinals vs Washington Nationals - 7/28

### Game Summary The St. Louis Cardinals will face off against the Washington Nationals in an exciting matchup set for July 28 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. The Cardinals come into this game with a record of 53-50, sitting in the middle of the pack in the National League Central. They've shown resilience in their recent games, highlighted by their last outing where they faced the Nationals and lost in a tight contest that went into extra innings. With their batting average at .245, the Cardinals have struggled to consistently produce runs, ranking 22nd in the league with only 426 runs scored so far this season. On the other hand, the Washington Nationals sit at a record of 48-56 and are looking to improve their standings in the National League East. They have a slightly lower batting average of .237, but they have outperformed the Cardinals in run production with 433 runs. The Nationals have shown flashes of potential, particularly in their recent win against the Cardinals, but they have been inconsistent overall. This matchup is critical for both teams as they aim to gain momentum heading into the latter half of the season. The starting pitchers for this game will be Miles Mikolas for the Cardinals, who has an 8-8 record with a 5.02 ERA, and DJ Herz for the Nationals, who is making his mark with a record of 1-4 and a 4.95 ERA. Both pitchers have the potential to influence the game's outcome significantly. With the stage set for an intriguing battle, fans can expect a competitive game as both teams play for a crucial win.

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### Odds and Betting Lines

Bet Type	Odds
Over/Under	Not Available
St. Louis Cardinals Spread	-1.5
Washington Nationals Spread	+1.5
St. Louis Cardinals Moneyline	+138
Washington Nationals Moneyline	-166

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### Pitching Probables

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

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### Team Previews #### St. Louis Cardinals - **Hitting**: The Cardinals have struggled offensively this season, ranking 22nd in the league with 426 runs scored. Their batting average of .245 is indicative of a team that has been inconsistent at the plate. Alec Burleson leads the team with a .288 batting average and 60 RBIs, providing a glimmer of hope for their offensive output. - **Relief Pitching**: The Cardinals' bullpen has a solid 4.00 ERA, ranking 17th in the league. Their ability to close out games has been a mixed bag, but they've managed to secure 37 saves, tying them for first in the league. - **Fielding**: Defensively, the Cardinals have committed 46 errors this season, ranking 26th in the league, which has contributed to some of their losses. - **Starting Pitchers**: Miles Mikolas has been a workhorse for the Cardinals, logging 118.1 innings this season. His 5.02 ERA and 1.23 WHIP show that while he can go deep into games, he has struggled at times. #### Washington Nationals - **Hitting**: The Nationals have managed to score 433 runs, ranking 20th in the league. Luis Garcia Jr. leads the team with a .278 batting average, while CJ Abrams has been impactful with 15 home runs and 50 RBIs. Their offense shows potential, but they need more consistency to compete effectively. - **Relief Pitching**: The Nationals' bullpen has a 4.22 ERA, ranking 22nd in the league. They have secured 29 saves, placing them 8th overall, which shows that they can perform in high-pressure situations. - **Fielding**: With 59 errors, the Nationals rank tied for 9th in the league, indicating some defensive struggles that could cost them in close games. - **Starting Pitchers**: DJ Herz has had a rocky start to his career with a 4.95 ERA, but he has the potential to improve as he gains experience. ### 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 52-50 against the spread this season. - The Nationals are 57-46 against the spread this season. - The Cardinals have lost their last 3 games against the Nationals. - The Nationals have covered the spread in 7 of their last 10 games. ### Recent Games #### St. Louis Cardinals

Opponent	Score	W/L
@ Atlanta	W6-2	W
@ Pittsburgh	L5-0	L
vs Washington	L10-8	L
vs Pittsburgh	W2-1	W
vs Pittsburgh	L2-1	L

#### Washington Nationals

Opponent	Score	W/L
vs San Diego	L12-3	L
vs San Diego	L3-0	L
@ St. Louis	W10-8	W
vs Cincinnati	W5-2	W
vs Cincinnati	W5-4	W

### 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 - St. Louis is 4-1 in their last 5 games when playing at home. - Washington is 5-2 in their last 7 games against teams with a winning record. - The total has gone Over in 4 of St. Louis' last 5 games. - Washington has covered the spread in 6 of their last 9 games. - St. Louis is 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread. - The total has gone Under in 4 of the last 5 meetings between these teams. - St. Louis is 1-5 in their last 6 games overall. - Washington is 4-1 in their last 5 road games. - St. Louis has lost 3 straight games against Washington. - The Nationals are 6-1 in their last 7 games against teams in their division. ### Weather The weather at Busch Stadium on game day is expected to be 83°F with intermittent clouds. ### Prediction

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