Cardinals vs. Nationals Prediction, Odds, Picks - July 27

Cardinals vs. Nationals Prediction, Odds, Picks - July 27

Updated Jul. 27, 2024 7:00 p.m. ET

The St. Louis Cardinals and Nolan Arenado will hit the field against Luis Garcia and the Washington Nationals at Busch Stadium on Saturday, with the first pitch at 7:15 PM ET. The favored Cardinals have -169 moneyline odds to win against the underdog Nationals, who are listed at +142. St. Louis is the run-line favorite (-1.5). The total is 7.5 runs for the matchup (with -101 odds on the over and -119 odds on the under).

Take a look at everything you need to know from a betting perspective on the Cardinals-Nationals game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

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Cardinals vs. Nationals Game Information & Odds

  • When: Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 7:15 PM ET
  • Where: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri
  • How to Watch on TV: BSMW
Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Run Line Favorite Run Line Odds Underdog Run Line Odds
Cardinals -169 +142 7.5 -101 -119 -1.5 +124 -148

Cardinals vs. Nationals Prediction

  • Score Prediction: Cardinals 5, Nationals 4
  • Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runs
  • Win Probabilities: Cardinals 54%, Nationals 46%

Cardinals vs. Nationals Betting Insights

  • The Cardinals have been favorites in 53 games this season and won 28 (52.8%) of those contests.
  • St. Louis is 5-6 this season when entering a game favored by -169 or more on the moneyline.
  • The implied probability of a win from the Cardinals, based on the moneyline, is 62.8%.
  • The Nationals have been chosen as underdogs in 85 games this year and have walked away with the win 38 times (44.7%) in those games.
  • This season, Washington has come away with a win 15 times in 37 chances when named as an underdog of at least +142 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The Nationals have an implied victory probability of 41.3% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
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WSH 14 ยท STL 3
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Cardinals Recent Betting Performance

  • The Cardinals went 3-3 over the six games they were a moneyline favorite in their last 10 matchups.
  • Over their last 10 outings (all 10 of them had set totals), the Cardinals and their opponents combined to hit the over five times.
  • The Cardinals' record against the spread is 6-4-0 over their past 10 games.

Cardinals Recent Stats

Stat Avg/Total
Record 5-5
Runs Per Game 4.7
HR 16
ERA 4.14
K/9 7.9

Cardinals Player Insights

  • Alec Burleson is the Cardinals best hitter, putting together an average of .288 while also being the team's top run producer, accumulating 60 RBI and hitting 18 round-trippers.
  • Of all batters in the majors, Burleson's home run total places him 26th, and his RBI tally puts him 29th.
  • Brendan Donovan has 22 doubles, a triple, nine home runs and 30 walks while hitting .263.
  • Among all major league hitters, Donovan ranks 139th in homers and 64th in RBI.
  • Arenado has 14 doubles, 11 home runs and 29 walks while hitting .266.
  • Arenado will look to build on his three-game hitting in this game. During his last five outings he is hitting .176 with two home runs, three walks and four RBI.
  • Masyn Winn is hitting .285 with 18 doubles, five triples, six home runs and 27 walks.
  • Winn brings a two-game streak with at least one hit into this one. In his last five games he is hitting .238 with a home run, two walks and three RBI.

Cardinals Team Props

Hits O/U Total Bases O/U HR O/U RBI O/U
Brendan Donovan 1.5 () 1.5 (+110) 0.5 (+600) 0.5 (+160)
Masyn Winn 1.5 (+165) 1.5 (+115) 0.5 (+1100) 0.5 (+230)
Alec Burleson 1.5 (+195) 1.5 (-110) 0.5 (+450) 0.5 (+150)
Nolan Arenado 0.5 (-245) 1.5 (+145) 0.5 (+750) 0.5 (+185)
Paul Goldschmidt 0.5 (-220) 1.5 () 0.5 (+500) 0.5 (+165)

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Nationals Recent Betting Performance

  • In eight games over the last 10 matchups when set as underdogs by oddsmakers, the Nationals had a record of 5-3.
  • In their last 10 games with a total, the Nationals and their opponents are 6-4-0 when it comes to hitting the over.
  • The Nationals have a record of 6-4-0 ATS over their last 10 games.

Nationals Recent Stats

Stat Avg/Total
Record 6-4
Runs Per Game 4.5
HR 8
ERA 5.20
K/9 9

Nationals Player Insights

  • C.J. Abrams has posted a team-leading 15 home runs and has driven in 50 runs.
  • Among all hitters in the big leagues, Abrams is 50th in home runs and 54th in RBI.
  • Jesse Winker is batting .253 with 18 doubles, 11 home runs and 53 walks.
  • Winker ranks 105th among all hitters in the majors in homers, and 87th in RBI.
  • Garcia has accumulated a team-best batting average of .278.
  • Lane Thomas is batting .250 with 14 doubles, three triples, eight home runs and 31 walks.

Nationals Team Props

Hits O/U Total Bases O/U HR O/U RBI O/U
Juan Yepez 0.5 (-265) 1.5 (+125) 0.5 (+600) 0.5 (+150)
Lane Thomas 0.5 (-270) 1.5 (+120) 0.5 (+650) 0.5 (+165)
C.J. Abrams 0.5 () 1.5 (+105) 0.5 (+500) 0.5 (+170)
Luis Garcia 0.5 (-260) 1.5 (+135) 0.5 (+750) 0.5 (+190)
Keibert Ruiz 0.5 (-235) 1.5 (+135) 0.5 (+700) 0.5 (+175)

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