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A series opener between the St. Louis Cardinals (79-55) and Washington Nationals (47-87) is scheduled for Monday at 4:15 PM ET, at Busch Stadium. Jack Flaherty is the starter for the Cardinals, and Anibal Sanchez (1-5) for the Nationals.
The sportsbooks have spoken, making the Cardinals (-268) a moderate moneyline favorite to beat the Nationals (+224) at home. The game’s over/under is set at 8.
Cardinals vs. Nationals Odds
Run Line
St. Louis Cardinals (-1.5)
Moneyline
Cardinals (-268)
Total
8 Runs (Over: -111, Under: -109)
When, Where, at What Time is Cardinals vs. Nationals
- Game Day: Monday, September 5, 2022
- Game Time: 4:15 PM ET
- Location: St. Louis, Missouri
- Stadium: Busch Stadium
Cardinals Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Matz | 15 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Jack Flaherty | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Drew VerHagen | 60 Day Injury List | Hip |
| Álex Reyes | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
Nationals Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Victor Arano | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Cade Cavalli | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Tanner Rainey | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Will Harris | 60 Day Injury List | Pectoral |
| Stephen Strasburg | 60 Day Injury List | Ribs |
| Yadiel Hernandez | 60 Day Injury List | Calf |
| Sean Doolittle | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Joe Ross | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Carter Kieboom | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Jackson Tetreault | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Evan Lee | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Nelson Cruz | Day-to-day | Knee |
Last Time Out: Cardinals and Nationals
The Cardinals kocked off the Cubs by a 2-0 score in their last game yesterday. Albert Pujols went 1-for-1 with a home run and two RBI to lead them offensively while Miles Mikolas picked up the win after throwing eight innings without giving up an earned run on two hits, while striking out three.
Yesterday, the Nationals defeated the Mets 7-1. Erick Fedde was the winning pitcher after throwing six innings, giving up one earned run on four hits while striking out two. Cesar Hernandez led the Nationals’ offense, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
Betting Trends
Cardinals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cardinals have been favorites in 78 games this season and won 54 (69.2%) of those contests. St. Louis has not been a bigger favorite this season than the -268 moneyline set for this game. The implied probability of a win from the Cardinals, based on the moneyline, is 72.8%. So far this season, St. Louis and its opponents have hit the over in 64 of their 134 games with a total. The Cardinals have an ATS record of 77-57-0 in 134 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | 127 | .331 (1) | .417 (1) | .617 (2) | 6.1% (5) | 21.1% (85) | 12.5% (10) |
| Nolan Arenado | 124 | .303 (10) | .366 (20) | .561 (6) | 5.3% (12) | 12.4% (11) | 8.2% (77) |
| Tommy Edman | 130 | .263 (63) | .322 (84) | .410 (83) | 2.4% (92) | 17.4% (50) | 7.2% (93) |
| Dylan Carlson | 111 | .241 (106) | .316 (94) | .387 (106) | 1.9% (112) | 19.3% (73) | 8.8% (66) |
| Brendan Donovan | 100 | .287 (-) | .391 (-) | .368 (-) | 0.6% (-) | 16.3% (-) | 12.1% (-) |
Nationals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Nationals have won in 38, or 33%, of the 115 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. Washington has a mark of 9-10 in contests where oddsmakers favor them by +224 or worse on the moneyline. The Nationals have an implied victory probability of 30.9% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Washington and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 64 of their 134 opportunities. The Nationals are 60-74-0 against the spread in their 134 games that had a posted line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Cruz | 123 | .235 (114) | .315 (97) | .343 (132) | 2.1% (105) | 23.8% (105) | 9.8% (46) |
| César Hernández | 128 | .245 (94) | .309 (108) | .316 (138) | 0.2% (139) | 18.6% (65) | 7.2% (93) |
| Keibert Ruiz | 108 | .250 (83) | .310 (106) | .354 (128) | 1.4% (125) | 11.9% (9) | 6.7% (103) |
| Lane Thomas | 119 | .242 (100) | .297 (122) | .416 (77) | 3.5% (52) | 25.0% (120) | 6.8% (100) |
| Luke Voit | 109 | .225 (128) | .318 (92) | .407 (86) | 4.0% (41) | 31.8% (141) | 10.7% (35) |
Cardinals vs. Nationals Picks and Predictions
We pick that the Cardinals will pick up the victory in this game, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-268). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we predict the final scoring winding up over the total (8 runs).