Miami Marlins at Saint Louis Cardinals 6/17/19 - MLB Betting Odds & Picks
Miami Marlins vs. Saint Louis Cardinals
MLB: 8:15 PM EST
Jun. 17, 2019
TV: FSMW
Latest Odds : STL -215 Total 8.5.
The Marlins have been struggling all season long and are a team that is on the verge of collapse yet again. However, the Marlins are a team that has managed to pull out some surprises on the season as well and that could definitely help the Marlins out in the game here. The Cardinals for their part are leaving the Mets behind to play the Marlins, which may not be the worst homecoming as the Cardinals have done decent at home and facing a very weak Marlins team.
Jorge Alfaro is the power hitter for the Marlins on the season with 9 homers. Miguel Rojas has been able to hit at a clip of .274 this year. When it comes to bringing the runners home the Marlins have relied on Starlin Castro with 28 RBIs. Marcell Ozuna is the power hitter for the Cardinals with a total of 18 homers and 56 RBIs. Paul DeJong has ended up hitting at a clip of .277 on the year.
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Elieser Hernandez is the starter that is projected for the Marlins. He has posted an 0-1 record and a 5.87 ERA on the year so far. He has thrown a total of 7.2 innings while striking out 7 batters and walking 2, but has allowed 9 hits.
The Cardinals are looking to put Miles Mikolas on the mound. This year he has managed to get to a 4-7 record and has managed to get a 4.83 ERA. He has thrown a total of 78.1 innings on the season with a total of 57 strikeouts, but has allowed 81 hits and 15 walks.
Recent Betting Trends:
Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Cardinals are 43-19 in their last 62 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 4-1-1 in Marlins last 6 road games.
Over is 5-0 in Cardinals last 5 overall.
Free Betting Pick: Under 8.5
The Cardinals are playing decent at home and are facing a Marlins team that is far from impressive. Look for the Marlins to struggle in this game even against a subpar Cardinals pitcher and this allows the Cardinals offense to make up the shortcomings of Mikolas. Final Score, Saint Louis Cardinals win 4-2.