Get ready for some excitement as the St. Louis Cardinals (-139) take on the Colorado Rockies (+124) tonight at 8:40 PM EDT. The run total is set at a whopping 11.5, so we’re expecting plenty of action on the field. The Cardinals are -1.5 on the run line at odds of +105, while the Rockies are +1.5 at odds of -125. This is certainly a game worth watching!
Now, let’s talk about the pitching matchup. We’re set to see Steven Matz take on German Marquez. Matz has a 4.50 ERA and a 0-2 record in his last three starts. Meanwhile, Marquez has a 4.50 ERA and is 0-3 in his last three starts. It’s tough to say which pitcher will come out on top, but we’re sure it will be a close battle.
The Cardinals played yesterday and lost to the Brewers in a tough 6-1 blowout. They’ll be playing on short rest tonight, and that may be a factor in the outcome of the game. On the other hand, the Rockies played yesterday as well, but they managed to beat the Nationals 7-6. Will they be at full strength playing on such short rest? It’s impossible to say for sure, but we can certainly speculate.
The last time these teams faced off was on August 18, 2022, when the Cardinals crushed the Rockies 13-0. The Cardinals were -233 favorites in that game, and the total was set at 7.5. However, the total went over by a whopping 5.5 runs, proving that anything can happen in the world of sports betting.
Win Trends
Let’s take a closer look at the trends for these two teams. In their last ten games, the Cardinals have won four times. Meanwhile, the Rocks have also won four of their last ten games. This shows that both teams are evenly matched and could make for an exciting game.
Totals Trends
What about the total trends? The Cardinals have gone over in 4 of their last 10 games, while staying under in 6 of their last 10. Similarly, the Rockies have also had a mixed bag, with the total going over in 6 of their last 10 games and staying under in 4 of their last 10. It’s tough to say how this will play out tonight, but we’re excited to see it unfold.
We’re taking the Colorado Rockies +1.5 (-125) tonight, and we’re not alone. Hot Shark player DaveGoldfish226 is also betting on the Rockies for this game. You can view more picks for this matchup in the Shark Book app, so be sure to download it for free and see why it’s a handicapper’s best friend. With a game as exciting as this one, it’s sure to be one for the books!