It’s game day and the Kansas City Royals (+158) will be facing off against the St. Louis Cardinals (-179) at 2:15 PM EDT today. With a run total set at 9.5, this promises to be an exciting game of baseball. It’s important to note that the Cardinals are -1.5 on the run line at odds of -100, while the Royals are +1.5 at odds of -120.
Let’s take a closer look at the pitching matchup for this game. Josh Staumont will be pitching for the Royals, while Adam Wainwright will be pitching for the Cardinals. This game will likely hinge on the performance of these two pitchers and which one can lead their team to victory.
The Royals played yesterday, narrowly beating the Nationals in a 3-2 game, so they could be feeling a bit fatigued today. The Cardinals also played yesterday and lost to the Guardians in a 4-3 game. Both teams are playing on short rest, which could impact their performance.
It’s worth mentioning that the last time these teams faced each other was on May 4, 2022 and the Cardinals emerged victorious with a resounding 10-0 win. The Cardinals were -137 in that game, but the total was set at 7.5 and went over by 2.5 runs.
Win Trends
Let’s take a look at how the Royals and Cardinals have been doing recently. In their last 10 games, the Royals only managed to win 3 times, while the Cardinals have won 5 of their last 10 games. With this in mind, it seems that the Cardinals have been performing better overall.
Totals Trends
The Royals have gone over in 3 of their last 10 games, while staying under in 7 of their last 10. On the other hand, there’s been no significant trend for the Cardinals as the total has gone over in 5 of their last 10 games, and stayed under in 5 of their last 10.
Our expert analyst, Richard79, who is on a hot streak lately, recommends taking St. Louis Cardinals (-179) in this game. However, if you’re still unsure about which team to bet on, you can always download the Shark Book app for free and see what other bettors are saying about this matchup.
So, get your bets in and enjoy the game!