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The Philadelphia Phillies (80-67) will visit the St. Louis Cardinals (65-82), in the second game of a three-game series, Saturday at 7:15 PM ET. Ranger Suarez (2-6) will start for the Phillies, and Miles Mikolas (7-11) for the Cardinals.
Even though the Phillies are playing on the road at the Cardinals, they are currently favored on the moneyline at -121, compared to the home team at +101. The total for this contest is 9.
Phillies vs. Cardinals Odds
Run Line
Philadelphia Phillies (-1.5)
Moneyline
Phillies (-121)
Total
9 Runs (Over: -111, Under: -110)
When, Where, at What Time is Phillies vs. Cardinals
- Game Day: Saturday, September 16, 2023
- Game Time: 7:15 PM ET
- TV Channel: MLBN
- Location: St. Louis, Missouri
- Stadium: Busch Stadium
Phillies Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | 60-Day Injured List | Knee |
Cardinals Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Dylan Carlson | 10-Day Injured List | Ankle |
| Nolan Gorman | 10-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Steven Matz | 15-Day Injured List | Arm |
| JoJo Romero | 15-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Brendan Donovan | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Packy Naughton | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Guillermo Zuniga | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Wilking Rodriguez | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Willson Contreras | Day-to-day | Hand |
Last Time Out: Phillies and Cardinals
Yesterday, the Phillies picked up a 5-4 victory over the Cardinals, with Matt Strahm (0.1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 K) registering the win for the Phillies. Nicholas Castellanos finished 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI to lead the offensive showing. Zack Thompson (5.0 IP, 4 R, 5 H, 4 K) took the loss for the Cardinals.
Betting Trends
Phillies Betting Records and Team Stats
The Phillies have won 58, or 58.6%, of the 99 games they’ve played as favorites this season. Philadelphia has a record of 49-29 in games where bookmakers favor them by at least -121 on the moneyline. The sportsbooks’ moneyline implies a 54.8% chance of a victory for the Phillies. So far this season, Philadelphia and its opponents have hit the over in 67 of their 147 games with a total. The Phillies are 67-80-0 ATS in their 147 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | 143 | .268 (53) | .319 (98) | .469 (48) | 4.1% (41) | 22.7% (87) | 6.4% (106) |
| Kyle Schwarber | 146 | .197 (137) | .345 (38) | .472 (44) | 6.5% (7) | 29.5% (130) | 17.9% (2) |
| Bryson Stott | 139 | .286 (14) | .334 (57) | .432 (83) | 2.5% (109) | 15.3% (18) | 6.1% (110) |
| Alec Bohm | 132 | .278 (24) | .334 (57) | .433 (80) | 2.9% (93) | 15.7% (19) | 7.2% (90) |
| Bryce Harper | 113 | .293 (10) | .396 (8) | .483 (29) | 3.5% (70) | 22% (76) | 14% (11) |
Cardinals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cardinals have been victorious in 31, or 44.3%, of the 70 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. St. Louis has a win-loss record of 24-29 when favored by +101 or worse by bookmakers this year. The Cardinals have an implied victory probability of 49.8% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup. St. Louis’ games have gone over the total in 71 of their 146 opportunities. The Cardinals are 68-78-0 against the spread in their 146 games that had a posted line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | 139 | .273 (39) | .323 (89) | .470 (45) | 4.4% (34) | 16.6% (29) | 6.8% (98) |
| Paul Goldschmidt | 142 | .271 (44) | .365 (19) | .448 (69) | 3.8% (53) | 23.3% (94) | 12.5% (17) |
| Lars Nootbaar | 102 | .269 (-) | .377 (-) | .436 (-) | 2.9% (-) | 19.5% (-) | 14.8% (-) |
| Willson Contreras | 120 | .266 (61) | .356 (28) | .463 (52) | 3.9% (47) | 22.8% (88) | 9.7% (48) |
| Tommy Edman | 120 | .243 (107) | .304 (120) | .401 (109) | 2.6% (106) | 16.3% (24) | 6.9% (96) |
Phillies vs. Cardinals Picks and Predictions
Our recommended pick for this matchup is the Phillies to win (-121 on the moneyline), while we project the total score will go over the total (9 runs).