Phillies vs. Cardinals Prediction: MLB Betting Lines, Stats and Picks – August 27, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 27, 2023

The Philadelphia Phillies (71-58) aim to finish off a sweep of a three-game series versus the St. Louis Cardinals (56-74), at 1:35 PM ET on Sunday.

The Phillies are a home favorite (-209) against the Cardinals (+173). The matchup has an over/under set at 9 total runs.

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Phillies vs Cardinals Betting Lines

Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total
Phillies -209 +173 9

Phillies Betting Insights

  • This season, the Phillies have won 51 out of the 87 games, or 58.6%, in which they’ve been favored.
  • Philadelphia has a record of 11-5 in games when sportsbooks favor them by at least -209 on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 67.6% chance of a victory for the Phillies.
  • Philadelphia and its opponents have hit the over in 56 of its 129 games with a total this season.
  • In 129 games with a spread this season, the Phillies are 58-71-0 ATS.

Phillies Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 6-4
Runs Per Game 7.1
HR 24
ERA 3.58
K/9 8.4

Cardinals Betting Insights

  • The Cardinals have been chosen as underdogs in 57 games this year and have walked away with the win 24 times (42.1%) in those games.
  • St. Louis has played as an underdog of +173 or more just one time this year and came away with a loss in that game.
  • The Cardinals have an implied victory probability of 36.6% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.
  • St. Louis and its opponents have gone over in 62 of its 129 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
  • The Cardinals are 59-70-0 against the spread in their 129 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.

Cardinals Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 2-8
Runs Per Game 2.5
HR 7
ERA 7.33
K/9 7.2

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Phillies Probable Pitcher – Aaron Nola

  • Nola’s team is 11-15-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Monday, when he threw seven innings against the San Francisco Giants, giving up two earned runs while allowing seven hits.
  • Nola will look to finish five or more innings for the fifth start in a row.
  • He has finished two appearances without allowing an earned run in 26 chances this season.
  • Nola’s team is 11-6 this season when he starts and they are the moneyline favorite.
  • Nola’s team has won 14 of his 26 starts this season.
  • Games Nola has started this season hit the over 15 times in 26 chances.

Phillies Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Craig Kimbrel 56 54 73 3.33 4 19
Gregory Soto 54 48.2 47 4.62 16 2
Seranthony Domínguez 43 36 35 4.00 12 2
Jeff Hoffman 37 39 52 2.77 4 1
Matt Strahm 34 75.1 94 3.23 5 1

Cardinals Probable Pitcher – Drew Rom

  • The Cardinals will look to Rom (0-1) to open the game and make his second start of the season.
  • In his most recent appearance on Monday, the left-hander threw 3 2/3 innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates, allowing six earned runs while surrendering eight hits.
  • The Cardinals have yet to be named a moneyline underdog when Rom starts this season.
  • His team has lost the only game he’s appeared in this season.
  • Rom’s only start with a total this season went over.

Cardinals Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Giovanny Gallegos 47 48.2 48 4.44 16 9
Andre Pallante 45 52.1 39 5.16 11 0
JoJo Romero 25 33 37 3.55 3 3
John King 21 26.1 14 4.44 5 0
Zack Thompson 16 35 44 3.86 1 0

Phillies Hitting Trends

  • The Phillies have a 35-10 record in games this season when they smash two or more homers.
  • Philadelphia has had five or more extra-base hits in 39 games this season, and has gone 30-9 in those outings.
  • The club has collected at least eight hits 88 times this season, and has a 57-31 record in those games.
  • Philadelphia is 52-11 in games this season when it put up at least five runs.
  • The Phillies have drawn at least five walks in 44 games this season, and are 31-13 in those contests.

Cardinals Hitting Trends

  • They have won 38 of the 60 games this season in which they hit two or more home runs.
  • St. Louis has gone 30-7 this season when collecting five or more extra-base hits as a team.
  • They have won 55 of the 88 games in which they’ve collected eight or more hits this season.
  • St. Louis has won 50 of its 63 games this season in which it scored more than four runs.
  • In 40 games this season with five or more walks drawn, they’ve posted a record of 17-23

Phillies vs. Cardinals Prediction

Moneyline Pick: Phillies (-209)
Over/Under Pick: Over (9)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.

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