Saint Louis Cardinals vs Tampa Bay Rays 8/8/2023 Game Preview

Saint Louis Cardinals (49-64) vs Tampa Bay Rays (68-46)

Saint Louis Cardinals vs Tampa Bay Rays 8/8/2023 – The Saint Louis Cardinals have a 49-64 record, they are 24-31 on the road and 54-54 O/U. They are sitting on the second to last place of the AL Central Division. Coming off a home defeat against the Colorado Rockies with a 0-1 score, the Cardinals seek a rebound. Nolan Gorman leads the team in home runs this season with 24, while Nolan Arenado guides with a .282 batting average. Analyzing the matchup, considering MLB betting picks, the Cardinals average 4.8 runs offensively while allowing 4.7 runs per game defensively. They hold a .255 hitting percentage and a mean of 1.4 home runs per game.

The Tampa Bay Rays who have a 68-46 record, they are 37-19 at home and 58-52 O/U. They are sitting on the second place of the NL East Division. They are coming off a road victory against the Detroit Tigers with a 10-6 score. Jose Siri and Isaac Paredes lead the team in home runs this season with 20 apiece, while Rene Pinto leads the team in batting average with .357. The Rays average 5.4 runs offensively while allowing 3.85 runs per game defensively. They have a .253 hitting percentage and average 1.5 home runs per game.

Cardinals vs. Rays Game Info

Miles Mikolas (6-7, 4.29 ERA) vs Zach Eflin (12-6, 3.46 ERA)

MLB Odds/Point Spread: Tampa Bay Rays TBA – Over/Under: TBA

Zach Eflin has a 12-6 record this season with a 3.46 ERA and 1.00 WHIP. He has been amazing at home with a 10-2 record and 2.60 ERA. Miles Mikolas has a 6-7 record, 4.29 ERA and 1.29 WHIP. He is 2-8 in his last 10 games. He has a 5.68 ERA in his last 3 games.

Rays Betting Trends

The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 35 of their last 55 games at home (+14.20 Units / 22% ROI)
The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 14 games at home (+10.05 Units / 58% ROI)
Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Game Total Over in 32 of their last 53 games at home (+9.80 Units / 17% ROI)
The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 34 of their last 56 games at home (+9.70 Units / 10% ROI)
The Tampa Bay Rays have only hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 20 of their last 55 games at home (-22.80 Units / -34% ROI)
Tampa Bay Rays have only hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 48 games (-19.25 Units / -25% ROI)
The Tampa Bay Rays have only hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 55 games at home (-15.65 Units / -26% ROI).

Cardinals Betting Trends

The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Team Total Under in 33 of their last 53 away games (+10.30 Units / 17% ROI)
The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 9 games (+4.95 Units / 50% ROI)
St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 9 of their last 19 away games (+4.70 Units / 21% ROI)
The St. Louis Cardinals have only hit the Moneyline in 47 of their last 110 games (-32.85 Units / -23% ROI)
The St. Louis Cardinals have only hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 55 away games (-18.95 Units / -29% ROI)
St. Louis Cardinals have only hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 24 of their last 55 away games (-12.45 Units / -19% ROI).

Saint Louis Cardinals vs Tampa Bay Rays 8/8/2023 Betting Picks

The Rays have been extremely strong at home and have lost only once in their last nine meetings against the Cardinals. Free sports picks: Take the Rays to win this one easily.