Phillies vs. Cardinals Predictions & Picks

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Phillies vs. Cardinals Predictions & Picks

Saturday's contest between the Philadelphia Phillies (70-58) and St. Louis Cardinals (56-73) going head-to-head at Citizens Bank Park has a projected final score of 5-4 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of the Phillies, who is listed as a slight favorite by our model. The game will start at 7:15 PM ET on August 26.

This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Phillies will send Zack Wheeler (9-6) to the mound, while Dakota Hudson (5-0) will take the ball for the Cardinals.

Phillies vs. Cardinals Game Info & Odds

  • When: Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 7:15 PM ET
  • Where: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • How to Watch on TV: FOX

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Phillies vs. Cardinals Score Prediction

Our prediction for this game is Phillies 5, Cardinals 4.

Total Prediction for Phillies vs. Cardinals

  • Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs

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Explore More About This Game

Phillies Performance Insights

  • The Phillies have played as the favorite in nine of their past 10 games and won four of those contests.
  • In its last 10 games with a total, Philadelphia and its opponents have combined to hit the over five times.
  • Sportsbooks have not set a spread for any of the Phillies' last 10 games.
  • This season, the Phillies have won 49 out of the 84 games, or 58.3%, in which they've been favored.
  • This season Philadelphia has won 10 of its 15 games, or 66.7%, when favored by at least -225 on the moneyline.
  • The Phillies have a 69.2% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
  • Philadelphia has scored the 12th-most runs in the majors this season with 609 (4.8 per game).
  • The Phillies' 3.99 team ERA ranks ninth across all MLB pitching staffs.

Cardinals Performance Insights

  • The Cardinals have been underdogs four times over their past 10 games and lost every one of those contests.
  • In its last 10 games with an over/under, St. Louis and its opponents have combined to eclipse the total three times.
  • The previous 10 Cardinals matchups have not had a spread posted by bookmakers.
  • The Cardinals have come away with 23 wins in the 52 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
  • St. Louis has yet to play a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +180.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Cardinals have a 35.7% chance of walking away with the win.
  • St. Louis scores the 14th-most runs in baseball (588 total, 4.6 per game).
  • The Cardinals have pitched to a 4.66 ERA this season, which ranks 23rd in baseball.

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