St. Louis Cardinals vs. Washington Nationals Prediction, Betting Pick, and Latest Odds
The Nationals and the Cardinals play the final game in their series tonight. Can the Nationals bounce back and even the series? Matt McCuen shares his St. Louis Cardinals vs. Washington Nationals prediction, betting pick, and the latest odds.
Matt McCuen - July 8, 2024, 11:15 AM EDT
5 minSt. Louis Cardinals vs. Washington Nationals Prediction, Betting Pick, and Latest Odds
The Washington Nationals will host the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday afternoon.
Today will be the final game of this four-game series.
Cardinals vs. Nationals DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: July 8, 2024
- Start Time: 4:05 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings
Cardinals vs. Nationals Odds
- Spread: Cardinals -1 (+117), Nationals +1 (-148)
- Total Odds: Over 9 (-118), Under 9 (+100)
- Moneyline Odds: Cardinals (-108), Nationals (-110)
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Washington Nationals Prediction
Washington enters this contest with a record of 42-48.
That record places them in fourth in the NL East.
The Nats trail the first-place Phillies by 16 games.
Washington trails the final wildcard spot by five games.
The Nationals represent a run differential of -17.
Shortstop CJ Abrams has enjoyed a great season with 14 home runs and 46 runs batted in.
Luis Garcia Jr. has launched ten home runs while driving in 44 runs.
Veteran Jessie Winker has added ten home runs and 41 RBIs.
Southpaw Mitchell Parker will get the rock today. Parker is 5-4 with a 3.61 ERA.
St. Louis rolls into this contest with a 47-42 record.
The Cardinals have played much better baseball over the last two months.
The Red Birds have pulled within five games of the Brewers in the NL Central.
This Cardinals squad has a run differential of -39 despite being five games over .500.
Shortstop Masyn Winn leads the squad, batting .294 on the year.
Nolan Gorman leads the team, blasting 17 home runs while knocking in 45 runs.
Paul Goldschmidt has hit 11 home runs while knocking in 33 runs.
Veteran Mike Mikolas will get the nod today. Mikolas is 6-7 with a 5.19 ERA.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Washington Nationals Betting Pick
Parker has enjoyed a strong season and will deliver a good outing today.
Washington has excellent numbers against Mikolas batting .289 in 45 at-bats.
Mikolas has been struggling lately, allowing 16 runs over his last three starts.
Let’s cash in today!
Pick: Washington Nationals ML -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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