Cardinals vs Phillies

Philadelphia carries strong momentum into this one, having won three of their last five games. Their starting arm holds a dominant track record against St. Louis, and with the visitors missing key contributors and slumping at the plate, the edge on the mound and in roster health is significant. The Phillies also benefit from a bullpen that's been lights-out this month, while the Cardinals arrive on a nine game win streak but have leaned heavily on their top relievers during a taxing road swing.

Although not every piece of Philadelphia’s lineup is at full strength, the middle of the order remains more reliable than what St. Louis can offer right now. The pitching matchup alone gives the home side a solid edge, and their recent form reinforces the value despite the chalky line.

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Philadelphia enters this matchup on a good run of form, while St. Louis comes in with the best form in the league at 9-1, wining those nine games straight. Even with strong arms slated to start, early offense could surface quickly given favourable hitting conditions and lingering roster absences. Both bullpens have shown signs of vulnerability, especially late, which increases the likelihood of runs piling up in the final frames.

The ingredients for a higher-scoring game are all here—recent offensive momentum, warm weather, and closer inconsistencies on both sides. At a total of 7.5, the number is modest enough that it only takes a few timely swings and a wobbly ninth to push things over.

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Philadelphia enters this matchup on a decent run of form but did drop their last game, and have a key absence in the lineup removes some of their early-inning punch. St. Louis, while winning nine straight, has even more reasons for optimism with a starter who has historically kept opposing bats in check and a bullpen that’s been sharp over the past week. Even with some notable injuries, the recent performance out of the pen and timely power at the plate suggest the home team can keep things tight into the later innings.

The margins between these clubs are slimmer than their recent streaks imply, and grabbing the run and a half gives some cushion against a late fade. With rested arms and some underlying matchup trends in their favor, the value at a moderate price holds up well.

Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 13/05/2025 09:46