Among the reasons for the St. Louis Cardinals’ popularity is a tradition of winning with the baseball betting odds. Yet another is their red primary color that sets off their classic caps and uniforms. However, this season, the Cardinals are giving new meaning to red. Specifically, St. Louis is drowning gamblers with red ink. The Cardinals are a perennial playoff contender. But this year, they are a cellar dweller. By contrast, the Miami Marlins are an annual loser on the field and the board. But this year, Miami is in playoff contention.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Miami Marlins MLB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, July 6, 2023, 6:40 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Loan Depot Park, Miami, FL |
| TV Coverage: | FS1 |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Cardinals | +1½ (-185) | 8½ (-105) | +117 |  |
| Marlins | -1½ (+155) | 8½ (-115) | -127 | |
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Cardinals at Marlins SBG Betting Odds Analysis
Of major concern is the Cardinals’ terrible sports betting value in 2023. St. Louis is one of the biggest money losers on the board against the runline and moneyline. Also, the Cardinals are breaking even for totals in 2023.
Counter to St. Louis is a Miami team that is one of the biggest moneyline profit-makers on the board. However, the Marlins are in the red against the runline. Miami is trending slightly under the total this season.
St. Louis Cardinals Team Overview
Overall, the St. Louis Cardinals are 33-47 straight up and 38-39-3 over/under the total. St. Louis is 5th in the National League Central Division standings. St. Louis is 11 games behind the Cincinnati Reds in the National League Central Division race. Late on, the Cardinals have covered two out of their last six games. The Cardinals have gone under the total in three of their previous ten matchups. St. Louis ranks 13th for run production and a dismal 26th for earned run average.
Right-hander Jack Flaherty is the probable St. Louis starter. In sum, Flaherty is 4-5 with a 4.95 earned run average and 1.60 WHIP. The Cardinals won three of his last five starts. St. Louis ranks 21st for bullpen ERA. Closer Giovanny Gallegos is 1-4 with a 4.83 ERA and eight saves in 12 opportunities. Four Cardinals have 12 or more home runs. In turn, Nolan Arenado has 36 runs, 12 doubles, 16 home runs, and 54 runs batted in.
Miami Marlins Team Overview
In sum, the Miami Marlins are 48-35 straight up and 37-43-3 over/under the total. Miami is 2nd in the National League East Division standings. In the National League East Division race, Miami is eight games behind the Atlanta Braves. Late on, the Marlins have covered six out of their last eight games. The Marlins have gone under the total in five of their previous seven matchups. Overall, Miami ranks 25th for run production and 13th for earned run average.
Namely, right-hander Eury Perez is the probable starter for the Marlins. Perez is 5-1 with a 1.34 earned run average and 0.98 WHIP. Miami won three of his previous five starts. Miami ranks 20th for bullpen ERA. Specifically, closer AJ Puk is 3-2 with a 2.88 earned run average, and 13 saves in 15 opportunities. Jorge Soler leads the Marlins with 44 runs, 22 home runs, and 47 runs batted in.
Cardinals at Marlins SBG Free Pick
Late on, St. Louis won 15 of its last 20 games with the MLB odds against Miami. Only two of the last 16 games between the Cardinals and Marlins went over the total. In this spot, St. Louis will get a more favorable price. Of great concern are Miami’s mediocre metrics.
Cardinals at Marlins SBG Best Bet: St. Louis Cardinals.