Nationals at Cardinals 9/8/22 - MLB Betting Odds and Picks
Washington Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals
MLB: 1:15 PM
Sep. 08, 2022
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : STL -333 ; O/U 7.5
The Washington Nationals will wrap their season series Thursday afternoon in Busch Stadium against the St. Louis Cardinals. Washington comes into Thursday as the worst team in the National League 40 games below .500 following a loss to the Cardinals on Tuesday. Paolo Espino fell to 0-7 on the year after giving up three runs on seven hits across 5 innings of work. The Washington bullpen was mediocre as well allowing one run on one hit over the final eight innings.
The Washington offense continued to struggle on Tuesday compiling only seven hits and 32 at bats including an abysmal 1-7 with runners in scoring position to leave seven men on base. Ildemaro Vargas was the only bright spot in the Washington lineup with one hit and three at bats to drive in the lone Washington run.
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The St. Louis Cardinals Continue their homestand on Thursday 24 games above .500 following the win on Tuesday. Jose Quintana got the start and win for St. Louis after giving up only one run on five hits across 5 innings of work. The St. Louis bullpen combined to allow only two hits over the final four innings to secure the victory.
Offensively the Cardinals did just enough from the plate with eight hits and 38 bats to drive in four runs. Nolan Gorman led the way for St. Louis with two hits and three at bats to drive in two runs, while two other Cardinals drove in one run each.
Recent Betting Trends:
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Washington's last 18 games.
Washington are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games.
Washington are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games against St. Louis.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis' last 7 games.
St. Louis are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games.
Free Betting Pick: Saint Louis Cardinals -1.5
The St. Louis Cardinals are pushing for a playoff spot and will continue to roll on Thursday. Look for St. Louis to defend their home field against one of the worst teams in baseball leading to an easy win. St. Louis gets the win and cover Thursday afternoon at home. Final Score Prediction, St. Louis wins and covers 8-1.