Cardinals vs Phillies Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 2

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  • The Phillies (41-37) are -130 favorites vs the Cardinals (43-36)
  • Cardinals starting pitcher: Matthew Liberatore (2-1), 4.00 ERA
  • Phillies starting pitcher: Kyle Gibson (4-3), 4.48 ERA
  • Watch the game on NBCS-PH

The St. Louis Cardinals (+105) visit Citizens Bank Park to take on the Philadelphia Phillies (-130) on Saturday, July 2, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05pm EDT in Philadelphia.

The Phillies are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+145).

The Cardinals vs Phillies Over/Under is 10 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Cardinals are 43-36 against the spread (ATS), while the Phillies are 39-39 ATS.

Cardinals vs. Phillies Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cardinals+1.5 -175O 10 -110+105
Phillies -1.5 +145U 10 -110-130

Cardinals vs Phillies Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Phillies will win Saturday‘s matchup with 69.6% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Cardinals and Phillies and up-to-date player injuries.


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Best Cardinals Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cardinals players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Tommy Edman has hit the Hits Under in 11 of his last 13 away games (+8.95 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Tommy Edman has hit the Total Bases Under in 10 of his last 12 away games (+7.35 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Dylan Carlson has hit the Total Bases Under in his last 6 away games (+6.50 Units / 67% ROI)
  • Nolan Arenado has hit the Hits Over in 7 of his last 9 away games (+6.25 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Dylan Carlson has hit the Hits Under in 5 of his last 6 away games (+5.65 Units / 73% ROI)

Best Phillies Player Prop Best Bets Today

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Phillies players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Kyle Schwarber has hit the RBIs Over in 7 of his last 9 games (+10.30 Units / 114% ROI)
  • Rhys Hoskins has hit the Total Bases Over in 12 of his last 16 games at home (+9.25 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Kyle Schwarber has hit the Total Bases Over in 17 of his last 26 games at home (+7.05 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Nick Castellanos has hit the Total Bases Under in 10 of his last 12 games (+6.80 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Nick Castellanos has hit the Runs Under in 10 of his last 12 games (+6.30 Units / 30% ROI)

Phillies vs Cardinals Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alec Bohm 0.5 +300 0.5 -500
J.T. Realmuto 0.5 +280 0.5 -450
Kyle Schwarber 0.5 +240 0.5 -375
Matt Vierling 0.5 +375 0.5 -700
Nick Castellanos 0.5 +240 0.5 -375

Phillies vs Cardinals Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
J.T. Realmuto 0.5 -275 0.5 +190
Kyle Schwarber 0.5 -225 0.5 +150
Matt Vierling 0.5 -250 0.5 +170
Nick Castellanos 1.5 +165 1.5 -250
Rhys Hoskins 0.5 -275 0.5 +180

Phillies vs Cardinals RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alec Bohm 0.5 +110 0.5 -155
J.T. Realmuto 0.5 +125 0.5 -175
Kyle Schwarber 0.5 +135 0.5 -190
Matt Vierling 0.5 +140 0.5 -200
Nick Castellanos 0.5 +110 0.5 -155

Phillies vs Cardinals Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Kyle Gibson 4.5 -110 4.5 -130
Matthew Liberatore 3.5 -145 3.5 +100
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the Run Line in 42 of their last 74 games (+8.70 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 30 of their last 56 games (+5.70 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games (+3.55 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 47 games (+1.90 Units / 3% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 4 of their last 6 games (+1.80 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 43 of their last 73 games (+10.75 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 28 games (+10.65 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Game Total Over in 37 of their last 62 games (+9.70 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have covered the Run Line in 16 of their last 27 games (+6.35 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+1.60 Units / 10% ROI)

Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Cardinals have gone 44-35 against the Run Line (+7.35 Units / 7.22% ROI).

  • 43-36 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.55 Units / -0.53% ROI
  • 39-36 when betting on the total runs Over for -1.1 Units / -1.26% ROI
  • 36-39 when betting on the total runs Under for -6.8 Units / -7.82% ROI

Phillies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Cardinals have gone 39-39 against the Run Line (-1.05 Units / -1.09% ROI).

  • 41-37 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.45 Units / -2.35% ROI
  • 43-33 when betting on the total runs Over for +6.75 Units / 7.85% ROI
  • 33-43 when betting on the total runs Under for -14.25 Units / -16.61% ROI

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Kyle Gibson: Phillies Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Right-handed hitters have a groundball rate of 52% (64/124) against Kyle Gibson this season — tied for 9th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — 88th Percentile.

Kyle Gibson has a first-pitch strike rate of just 57% (193/336) this season — 7th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 62% — ninth Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 67% (28/42) against Kyle Gibson on inside fastballs this season — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 41% — 98th Percentile.

Kyle Gibson has a strikeout rate of 24% (15 SO in 62 PAs) in PAs ending on inside fastballs this season — 6th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 14% — 91st Percentile.

Cardinals Keys to the Game vs. the Phillies

The Cardinals are 27-5 (.844) when totaling 10 or more hits this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .717.

The Cardinals are just 1-32 (.030) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 6th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .077.

The Cardinals are 5-3 (.625) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — 6th best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Cardinals are 17-4 (.810) when hitting 2 or more home runs this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .718.

Phillies Keys to the Game vs. the Cardinals

The Phillies are just 0-7 (.000) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Phillies are 8-28 (.222) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .077.

The Phillies are 8-28 (.222) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .103.

The Phillies are 20-18 (.526) on the road this season — tied for 10th best in MLB; League Avg: .486.

Cardinals hitters have 187 extra-base hits out of 429 total hits (44%) against LHP since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 35%.

Cardinals hitters are slugging .464 against LHP since the start of last season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .409.

Cardinals hitters have 214 extra-base hits out of 501 total hits (43%) against LHP since the start of 2020 — best in MLB; League Avg: 36%.

The Cardinals are batting just .299 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .337.

The Phillies are just 0-7 (.000) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Phillies hitters are slugging just .296 on the road over the last 14 days (8 games) — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .413.

The Phillies are 8-28 (.222) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .077.

Phillies hitters have chased 31% of pitches out of the zone against RHP this season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 29%.

Cardinals pitchers have walked 199 of 2,120 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since the start of last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Cardinals pitchers have walked 71 of 701 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 52% against Cardinals pitchers over the last 14 days (13 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 22% against Cardinals pitchers this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 46% against Phillies pitchers since the start of last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Phillies pitchers have walked 138 of 2,121 batters (7%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since the start of last season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of .276 against Phillies pitchers with the shift this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: .214.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 46% against Phillies pitchers since the start of 2020 — highest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.

Phillies vs. Cardinals Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Kent Emanuel (Phillies): Elbow, D60
  • Zachary Eflin (Phillies): Knee, D15
  • James McArthur (Phillies): Elbow, D60
  • Ryan Sherriff (Phillies): Shoulder, D60
  • Connor Brogdon (Phillies): COVID, D10
  • Bryce Harper (Phillies): Thumb, D10
  • Johan Camargo (Phillies): Knee, D10
  • Jean Segura (Phillies): Finger, D60
  • Samuel Coonrod (Phillies): Shoulder, D60
  • Nicholas Maton (Phillies): Shoulder, D10
  • Joseph Romero (Phillies): Elbow, D60
  • Damon Jones (Phillies): Shoulder, D60
  • Alexander Reyes (Cardinals): Shoulder, D60
  • Tyler O’Neill (Cardinals): Hamstring, D10
  • McKenzie Dickerson (Cardinals): Calf, D10
  • Jack Flaherty (Cardinals): Shoulder, D15
  • Génesis Cabrera (Cardinals): COVID-19, D10
  • Harrison Bader (Cardinals): Foot, D10
  • Steven Matz (Cardinals): Shoulder, D15
  • Timothy McFarland (Cardinals): Undisclosed, D15
  • Drew VerHagen (Cardinals): Shoulder, D15
  • Yadier Molina (Cardinals): Knee, D10

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