Michael Wacha Cardinals at Home vs Washington Nationals in MLB Betting Odds Clash

The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between St. Louis and Washington on Saturday, with the host Cardinals trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.

The St. Louis Cardinals will rely on Michael Wacha to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Gio Gonzalez will be his counterpart for the Washington Nationals. Michael Wacha is 4-3 this season, and Gio Gonzalez is 7-2.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

On the MLB moneyline for this betting odds matchup, St. Louis sat as -107 favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook. The over/under total was set at 9, according to Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 5.2-3.8 win for the Cardinals on Saturday. 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

St. Louis (38-41) will face the 47-33 Nationals in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and St. Louis vs Washington injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 7 (St. Louis Cardinals) and the No. 5 (Washington Nationals) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.

Statistical Matchup

At the plate, St. Louis owns the No. 18 ranking for hits at 8.58 per game. By contrast, the Washington Nationals are rated No. 2 in the same category at 9.73 per game.

Washington brings the No. 11-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Cardinals's No. 10-ranked defense.