Moneyline Favors St. Louis Cardinals in MLB Battle with San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres host St. Louis on Friday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 59-62 mark against the 77-43 Cardinals in MLB betting odds action at PETCO Park.

The San Diego Padres will turn to Andrew Cashner and his 4-12 record as they look for a win in this one, while the St. Louis Cardinals send John Lackey (10-7) to the hill.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The visiting St. Louis Cardinals were -128 moneyline favorites in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 6.5 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.8-3.8 win for the Cardinals. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

St. Louis Cardinals vs San Diego Padres Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

59-62 San Diego battles the Cardinals, currently with a 77-43 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Diego vs St. Louis injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 14-ranked San Diego Padres and the No. 11-rated St. Louis Cardinals in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

On offense, it's a battle between the San Diego Padres and its No. 19-rated batting order, averaging 4.01 runs per nine innings, against the No. 21 line up of the St. Louis Cardinals at 3.93 runs per outing.

San Diego owns the No. 21 defense, allowing 4.01 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with St. Louis's No. 1-rated defense.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Cardinals grabbed a win last time out, defeating M Cain and the Giants 4-3 on Wednesday at Busch Stadium.

San Diego looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the Braves, a 3-2 final on Wednesday in support of T Ross at PETCO Park.

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