St. Louis Cardinals vs Tampa Bay Rays 8/10/2023 Picks and Odds
St. Louis Cardinals (49-65) vs Tampa Bay Rays (69-46)
St. Louis Cardinals vs Tampa Bay Rays 8/10/2023 – St. Louis’ hopes for the NL Central are dashed. A sizable portion of their productive players was traded to competitors at the deadline. This season is on the clock before the Cardinals can reorganize and attempt to win another championship the following year. Therefore, the offensive may be under a lot of pressure to succeed on Thursday. The squad can win if stars Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt are in the starting lineup. St. Louis is 12th in runs scored per game this season and ranks 6th in home runs scored. Despite their issues, the Cardinals rank top 10 in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. For insights and expert MLB picks
Although Tampa lagged behind in the AL East after a stellar start to the season, Tropicana Field is still a safe haven. After Tuesday, the Rays are 38-19 at home, and they hope to extend that record during this homestand. Tampa’s attack ranks fourth in runs scored per game this season, but only three clubs scored fewer goals since July 1. However, they have a number of All-Star hitters who can punish subpar pitching. They cross the bat with speed (second in stolen bases) and power (fourth in home runs).
Cardinals vs. Rays Game Info
Matthew Liberatore (1-4) vs Zack Littell (2-2)
Matthew Liberatore, who had a terrible season, is charged with starting this grind. He has a 6.93 ERA after giving up 49 hits and 18 walks over 37.2 innings. Liberatore only tossed 13.1 innings while on the road but allowed 18 runs, 17 of which were earned. He allowed at least four runs as a guest in each of his starts. He might have another long day ahead of him given the opposition.
The problem right now is that injuries took a toll on the starters, thus, the team is looking for new players. Enter Zack Littell, who has made five starts and 13 relief outings this year. He is expected to start this game but struggled with his limited home action. In 11.0 innings at Tropicana Field, Littell took 16 hits and scored 8 runs. Although he has
He had better stats as a starter, but only one of those games (in which he only pitched two innings and gave up two runs) took place at home. In this one, either his dismal home numbers or his improved starting pitcher statistics must falter.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: St. Louis Cardinals +155, Total Odds: 9
The total went UNDER in 5 of St. Louis’ last 7 matches against an opponent in the American League. The St Louis Cardinals are 12-3 SU in their last 15 matches against an American League East Division division opponent. The total went UNDER in 7 of St. Louis’ last 10 matches played in August. The Tampa Bay Rays are 5-1 SU in their last 6 matches when playing at home against St. Louis. The total went UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay’s last 12 matches against an opponent in the National League. The total went UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 matches against an opponent in the National League Central Division division.
St. Louis Cardinals Betting Trends
The total went UNDER in 8 of St. Louis’ last 11 matches. The St Louis Cardinals are 6-12 SU in their last 18 matches. The St Louis Cardinals are 1-5 SU in their last 6 matches against Tampa Bay. The St Louis Cardinals are 1-5 SU in their last 6 matches when playing on the road against Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay Rays Betting Trends
The total went UNDER in 13 of Tampa Bay’s last 20 matches. The Tampa Bay Rays are 6-3 SU in their last 9 matches. The total went UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay’s last 6 matches against St. Louis. The Tampa Bay Rays are 4-10 SU in their last 14 matches at home.
St. Louis Cardinals vs Tampa Bay Rays 8/10/2023 Betting Picks
The Rays’ dominance at home (38-19) and the Cardinals’ poor road record (24-32) make this game particularly interesting. The individual contests are then broken down to create a clear picture. Starting pitching, relief pitching, hitting, and baserunning favor Tampa Bay. These clubs are equal on defense. For insights into this matchup, consider checking out our daily premium sports picks. Take the Tampa Bay Rays, the superior team with the home-field advantage, to win significantly.
