The Philadelphia Phillies look to emerge victorious in MLB odds action as the St. Louis Cardinals arrive at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday.
For the Philadelphia Phillies, Jeremy Hellickson gets the ball, charged with keeping the St. Louis Cardinals hitters off the base paths. He'll face Luke Weaver, 0-0 on the year.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting St. Louis Cardinals were -132 moneyline favorites in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 9 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 0.2- win for the Phillies. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
St. Louis Cardinals vs Philadelphia Phillies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
57-66 Philadelphia battles the Cardinals, currently with a 65-56 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs St. Louis injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 19-ranked Philadelphia Phillies and the No. 23-rated St. Louis Cardinals in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
On offense, it's a battle between the Philadelphia Phillies and its No. 28-rated batting order, averaging 3.81 runs per nine innings, against the No. 5 line up of the St. Louis Cardinals at 4.98 runs per outing.
Comparing defensive stats, St. Louis owns the No. 11-rated road mark, allowing 4.35 runs per game on the highway. Philadelphia, on the other hand, rates No. 30 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Cardinals beat Philadelphia in extra innings, earning a 4-3 victory at Citizens Bank Park in MLB wagering action.
Next Betting Matchups
St. Louis at Philadelphia, Sunday, August 21st