St. Louis Cardinals vs Washington Nationals Prediction & Picks - MLB
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8-2 against the Washington Nationals in their head-to-head series, the St. Louis Cardinals will try to reassert their dominance in Game 1.
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The St. Louis Cardinals have lost 3 of their last 5 games, dropping to 75-78 in the season. Over their last five games, the Cardinals have averaged 3.7 runs and posted a 3.72 ERA.
Meanwhile, the Washington Nationals’ 4-game winning streak came to an end at the hands of the Philadelphia Phillies, 0-3. After scoring 6 runs in three straight games, the Nats went scoreless in Game 3 against the Phillies as Zack Wheeler dominated through 7 innings.
Starting Pitchers: Cardinals RHP Kyle Leahy (10-4, 3.33 ERA) vs. Nationals RHP Cade Cavalli (12-5, 3.12 ERA).
The Matchup: The Cardinals have won 8 of their last 10 meetings with the Nationals.
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0.464 | 153 | 71 | 82 |
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St. Louis Cardinals - Washington Nationals Key Points
- The Cardinals are 42-33 in their road games against the spread
- The Cardinals are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
- The Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread
- The Nationals are 2-8 in their last 10 meetings with the Cardinals.
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Our St. Louis Cardinals vs Washington Nationals Prediction
Key Stats: Leahy has posted three shutouts in his last five starts and commanded a 3.06 ERA in this stretch. Cavalli has registered a 1.93 ERA over his last five starts, but the Nats bullpen has surrendered a 4.61 ERA this season.
What to Expect: The Cardinals assert their mastery over the Nats. The Cardinals have always found ways to beat the Nats based on their recent head-to-head record. There won’t be an exception on Friday as St. Louis turns to one of their best pitchers this season, Kyle Leahy.
This game has the potential to be a low-scoring affair since it will feature a Leahy-Cavalli battle, but the Cardinals should come through with clutch plays down the stretch.
Fearless Forecast: The Cardinals 3, the Nats 2
Our betting prediction for the St. Louis Cardinals vs. the Washington Nationals: The Cardinals will win
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