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The Arizona Diamondbacks (55-64) will take on the St. Louis Cardinals (67-51) again in Phoenix on Sunday, August 21 at Chase Field. As we move through the home stretch of the regular season, each of these teams will of course be searching for a win. Be sure to catch first pitch at 1:10 PM MT!
Take a look at how the Diamondbacks and Cardinals have performed against each other in the past for context about Sunday’s regular season tilt.
At this point in the season, these two clubs have played in five matchups, in which the Diamondbacks have claimed victory twice against the Cardinals. The last time these two teams saw each other on Friday, the Arizona Diamondbacks walked away with a 1-5 victory. The Cardinals racked up five runs on 12 hits while the Diamondbacks scored one run on four hits. We’ll see what plays out this time when these two teams square off at Chase Field.
Betting Preview for the St. Louis Cardinals vs Arizona Diamondbacks MLB Game on August 21 2022
Where: Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ
When: Sunday, August 21, 2022 at 1:10 PM MT
Betting on the St. Louis Cardinals
Record: (67W-51L) | National League Central Standing: 1
The last time they played, the Cardinals lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks 1-5 on Friday, and we’re eager to see if their result will be the same or if fortunes will change. The overall regular season batting average for the team right now is .253 and in particular Paul Goldschmidt is riding high with a .342 average. Defensively speaking, the Cardinals hold an ERA of 3.81 and a fielding percentage of .990. Check out our evaluation of the odds and place your bets based on the team’s recent performances!
Absences and Injuries
It’s confirmed thatthe Cardinals are without Alexander Reyes (Shoulder), Steven Matz (Knee), Jack Flaherty (Shoulder), and Drew VerHagen (Hip).
Betting on the Arizona Diamondbacks
Record: (55W-64L) | National League West Standing: 4
On Friday, the Diamondbacks beat the St. Louis Cardinals. So far this season, the team is currently batting .226 thanks in large part to their top hitter, Joshua Rojas, who has a batting average of .281. Defensively, they have an ERA of 4.07 and a .984 fielding percentage. Make sure you explore our odds analysis below before selecting your picks!
Absences and Injuries
With respect to inactive players in this game, the Diamondbacks are missing Keynan Middleton (Ankle), Caleb Smith (Hand), Tyler Gilbert (Elbow), Kyle Nelson (Back), Humberto Castellanos (Elbow), Ketel Marte (Hamstring), and Nicholas Ahmed (Shoulder).
St. Louis Cardinals vs Arizona Diamondbacks | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: St. Louis Cardinals (-162) at FanDuel
Safe money is on the St. Louis Cardinals as they are considered the favorite in this one. The squad has been having a productive August so far, entering the game as they boast a winning percentage of 80% for this month, accounting a total of 12 wins. Meanwhile, the Arizona Diamondbacks’ winning percentage is lower at 56.25% for this month, a record of nine victories in total.
Over/Under Pick: Under 9.5 Total Runs (-120) at FanDuel
Be sure to consider that the estimated over/under for this game is under 9.5 before placing your bet. By this, we mean that the combined number of total runs for both teams will be under 9.5.
Runline Pick: St. Louis Cardinals -1.5 Runs (+102) at FanDuel
The St. Louis Cardinals will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover the oddsmakers’ runline of -1.5.
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