St. Louis Cardinals vs Washington Nationals Highlights MLB Odds Menu

The St. Louis Cardinals host Washington on Sunday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 12-12 mark against the 15-7 Nationals in MLB betting odds action at Busch Stadium.

The St. Louis Cardinals will rely on Carlos Martinez to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Max Scherzer will be his counterpart for the Washington Nationals. Carlos Martinez is 4-0 this season, and Max Scherzer is 2-1.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Washington Nationals were listed as -113 favorites on the MLB baseball moneyline at many online sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. The total was set at 6.5 before betting started earlier on Sunday over at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Cardinals to win this game 4.7-3.5. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The St. Louis Cardinals bring a 12-12 record to the battle against the 15-7 Nationals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and St. Louis vs Washington injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 2-ranked St. Louis Cardinals and the No. 4-rated Washington Nationals in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Washington Nationals rank No. 23 at 7.7 hits per game. That compares with the St. Louis Cardinals No. 4 ranking in that category.

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and St. Louis has the No. 18-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Nationals own the No. 2 mark in runs allowed.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Washington looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the Cardinals, a 6-1 final on Saturday in support of Joe Ross at Busch Stadium.

Betting Trends
  • Washington is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Washington's last 13 games
  • Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
  • The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games on the road
  • St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. Louis's last 8 games
  • St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Washington at Kansas City, Monday, May 2nd
St. Louis home to Philadelphia, Monday, May 2nd

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