Cardinals vs. Nationals: Betting Preview for July 28

Published 12:25 am Sunday, July 28, 2024

As they try to secure the series sweep, C.J. Abrams and the Washington Nationals (48-56) will face off against Alec Burleson and the St. Louis Cardinals (53-50) at Busch Stadium on Sunday, July 28. First pitch is scheduled for 2:15 PM ET.

The Cardinals (-155), according to sportsbooks, are moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Nationals (+125) The total for this game has been listed at 9.

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Cardinals vs. Nationals Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, July 28, 2024
  • Time: 2:15 PM ET
  • Location: St. Louis, Missouri
  • Venue: Busch Stadium
  • TV Channel: BSMW
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Cardinals -155
  • Moneyline Underdog: Nationals +125
  • Over/Under: 9 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

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Cardinals Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Cardinals will send Miles Mikolas (8-8) out for his 22nd start of the season. He is 8-8 with a 5.02 ERA and 80 strikeouts in 118 1/3 innings pitched.
  • In his most recent time out on Sunday, the right-hander tossed six innings against the Atlanta Braves, giving up two earned runs while surrendering seven hits.
  • Mikolas has registered 12 quality starts this season.
  • Mikolas is aiming for his fifth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.6 frames per appearance on the mound.
  • In two of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.

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Cardinals Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Cardinals are 21st in MLB action with 106 home runs. They average one per game.
  • St. Louis ranks 20th in MLB, slugging .387.
  • The Cardinals rank 13th in the majors with a .245 batting average.
  • St. Louis is the 24th-highest scoring team in MLB action, averaging 4.1 runs per game (426 total).
  • The Cardinals rank 18th in MLB with a .309 on-base percentage.
  • The Cardinals strike out 8.4 times per game to rank 13th in the majors.
  • St. Louis has the 16th-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (4.01).
  • The pitching staff for St. Louis has a collective 8.2 K/9, which ranks 24th in the majors.
  • The Cardinals have the 18th-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.269).

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