Prediction and Odds for the Cardinals versus Marlins Match in MLB, Anticipated Picks, and Preview for August 19
The St. Louis Cardinals and the Miami Marlins are set to face off in an MLB game tonight, with the matchup scheduled to start at 6:40 p.m. ET. The projected starting pitchers for the game are Michael McGreevy for the Cardinals and Edward Cabrera for the Marlins.
Michael McGreevy's record stands at 4-2, while Edward Cabrera's record is 6-6. However, it's Cabrera's striking performance that has caught the attention of bettors. Miami is a -142 favourite to win outright on the moneyline, while St. Louis is +120 to pull off the upset.
Edward Cabrera has been pitching well lately, with strong strikeout production. In fact, he has recorded 6+ strikeouts in five of his last six starts. This impressive run has led to a projected strikeout total for Cabrera in his next game against the St. Louis Cardinals being set at over 5.5 strikeouts. The best odds for this bet currently stand at -145 at Fanatics and other sportsbooks.
The rationale behind this bet is Cabrera's recent performance and the Cardinals' susceptibility to strikeouts against right-handed pitching. This season, the Cardinals hold a 21.8% strikeout rate against right-handed pitching. Given Cabrera's 27.6% strikeout rate over the past 30 days and his average of 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings this season, the over 5.5 strikeouts seems like a statistically supported bet.
As for the game's total, it's set at 8 runs. Interestingly, 92% of bets and 90% of the money are on the over. The game will be broadcast live on FDSFL.
When it comes to the spread, 56% of bets and 48% of the money are on the Marlins. My best bet for this matchup is on Edward Cabrera to have over 5.5 strikeouts, with the best odds currently available at Fanatics.
It's worth noting that Michael McGreevy's ground ball percentage is 41.9%, while Edward Cabrera's is 46.5%. On the season, Cabrera has struck out 26.8% of right-handed hitters.
The game's odds can be found on DraftKings' MLB odds page. With Cabrera's impressive recent form and the Cardinals' vulnerability to strikeouts, the over 5.5 strikeouts for Cabrera could be a bet worth considering.
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