Cardinals vs Phillies Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 31

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  • The Phillies are -190 favorites vs the Cardinals
  • Cardinals vs Phillies Over / Under today: 8 Runs
  • Cardinals / Phillies TV Channel: NSPA | BSMW

The St. Louis Cardinals (+155) visit Citizens Bank Park to take on the Philadelphia Phillies (-190) on Friday, May 31, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40pm EDT in Philadelphia, PA.

This season, the Cardinals are 27-27 against the spread (ATS), while the Phillies are 32-25 ATS.

Cardinals vs Phillies Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Cardinals starting pitcher: Miles Mikolas 3-5, 5.68 ERA
  • Phillies starting pitcher: Aaron Nola 6-2, 3.07 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cardinals+1.5 -130O 8 -115+155
Phillies -1.5 +105U 8 -105-190

Cardinals vs Phillies Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Phillies will win Friday‘s MLB game with 60.5% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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

Best Cardinals Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Nolan Gorman has hit the Home Runs Over in 5 of his last 9 games (+15.75 Units / 175% ROI)
  • Nolan Gorman has hit the Runs Over in 10 of his last 13 games (+12.00 Units / 92% ROI)
  • Masyn Winn has hit the Hits Over in his last 9 away games (+9.00 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Paul Goldschmidt has hit the Total Bases Over in 11 of his last 15 away games (+8.50 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Masyn Winn has hit the Singles Over in 8 of his last 9 away games (+7.15 Units / 72% ROI)

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

Best Phillies Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Bryce Harper has hit the Home Runs Over in 6 of his last 12 games at home (+14.80 Units / 123% ROI)
  • Alec Bohm has hit the Total Bases Over in 23 of his last 37 games (+11.75 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Bryce Harper has hit the Hits Over in 17 of his last 20 games at home (+11.00 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Kyle Schwarber has hit the Singles Over in 14 of his last 26 games (+10.85 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Alec Bohm has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 25 of his last 37 games (+10.45 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Team Total Under in 27 of their last 46 games (+5.90 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 24 of their last 40 games (+4.95 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 away games (+3.25 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the Run Line in 9 of their last 15 games (+3.15 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 24 away games (+2.95 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Team Total Over in 33 of their last 40 games (+25.25 Units / 52% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 30 of their last 42 games (+16.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 29 of their last 40 games (+15.90 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Moneyline in 31 of their last 41 games (+15.25 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have covered the Run Line in 25 of their last 38 games (+13.10 Units / 28% ROI)

Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cardinals are 27-27 against the Run Line (-2.4 Units / -3.34% ROI).

  • 27-27 when betting on the Moneyline for -4 Units / -6.21% ROI
  • 23-27 when betting on the total runs Over for -6.85 Units / -11.69% ROI
  • 27-23 when betting on the total runs Under for +2 Units / 3.45% ROI

Phillies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Phillies are 32-25 against the Run Line (+7.65 Units / 10.96% ROI).

  • 39-18 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.8 Units / 12.4% ROI
  • 27-27 when betting on the total runs Over for -2.75 Units / -4.39% ROI
  • 27-27 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.95 Units / -4.7% ROI

Phillies vs Cardinals Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Kyle Schwarber (PHI) 0.5 +220 0.5 -275
Bryce Harper (PHI) 0.5 +325 0.5 -450
J.T. Realmuto (PHI) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550
Nolan Gorman (STL) 0.5 +475 0.5 -650
Nick Castellanos (PHI) 0.5 +525 0.5 -750

Phillies vs Cardinals Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Bryce Harper (PHI) 0.5 -275 0.5 +210
Brendan Donovan (STL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Bryson Stott (PHI) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Nick Castellanos (PHI) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Alec Burleson (STL) 0.5 -210 0.5 +160

Phillies vs Cardinals RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Kyle Schwarber (PHI) 0.5 +125 0.5 -160
Bryce Harper (PHI) 0.5 +140 0.5 -185
Alec Bohm (PHI) 0.5 +140 0.5 -185
J.T. Realmuto (PHI) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Nick Castellanos (PHI) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200

Phillies vs Cardinals Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Aaron Nola (PHI) 6.5 +105 6.5 -135
Miles Mikolas (STL) 4.5 +130 4.5 -165

Miles Mikolas has allowed an OPS of .767 (125 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .480 — first Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .326 (42-for-129) against Miles Mikolas’ non-fastballs this season — 3rd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .214 — fourth Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .263 (30-for-114) against Miles Mikolas with two-strikes this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .162 — first Percentile.

Miles Mikolas has allowed a slugging percentage of .439 (50 Total Bases / 114 ABs) with two-strikes this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .249 — first Percentile.

Phillies Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Aaron Nola has allowed an OBP of just .145 (62 PA’s) vs left-handed batters this month (5 games) — 2nd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .293 — 98th Percentile.

Aaron Nola has allowed an OBP of just .234 (671 PA’s) when going through the lineup the first time in a game since the 2022 season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .287 — 100th Percentile.

Aaron Nola has thrown his curveball 36% of the time (276/771) when he’s behind in the count since last season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 86 total CB; League Avg: 10% — 99th Percentile.

Aaron Nola has allowed an OBP of just .236 (140 PA’s) vs left-handed batters this season — 4th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .301 — 94th Percentile.

Cardinals Keys to the Game vs. the Phillies

The Cardinals are 28-12 (.700) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Cardinals are just 6-101 (.056) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .104.

The Cardinals are just 26-34 (.433) after a home loss since the 2023 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .512.

The Cardinals are 12-8 (.600) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Phillies Keys to the Game vs. the Cardinals

The Phillies are 14-9 (.609) after a win as underdogs since the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .427.

The Phillies are 10-78 (.114) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .054.

The Phillies are 38-70 (.352) when scoring 4 or fewer runs since the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .270.

The Phillies are 26-33 (.441) when allowing 2 or more home runs since the 2023 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .308.

The Cardinals are batting .241 with two-strikes over the last 14 days — best in MLB; League Avg: .166.

Cardinals hitters have an OPS of just .627 (624 PA’s) against LHP this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .699.

Cardinals hitters are slugging just .339 against LHP this season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .387.

Cardinals hitters have an OBP of just .288 (624 PA’s) against LHP this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .311.

Phillies hitters have a groundball batting average of .335 against the shift this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .237.

Phillies hitters have an OBP of .387 (248 PA’s) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .327.

The Phillies are batting .376 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this month (23 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: .263.

Phillies hitters have an OBP of .335 (4,394 PA’s) against LHP since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .318.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Cardinals pitchers since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Cardinals pitchers since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

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

Cardinals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 20% since the 2022 season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .131 against Phillies pitchers with the shift this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .237.

Phillies pitchers have a strikeout rate of 25% this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

The Phillies pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 18% of their games on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 45%.

Phillies pitchers have a strikeout rate of 45% with two-strikes this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Phillies vs. Cardinals Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Taijuan Walker (Philadelphia Phillies): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Orion Kerkering (Philadelphia Phillies): Forearm, 15-Day IL
  • Michael Rucker (Philadelphia Phillies): Hand, 15-Day IL
  • Michael Lorenzen (Philadelphia Phillies): Neck, 15-Day IL
  • Erich Uelmen (Philadelphia Phillies): Forearm, Out
  • Weston Wilson (Philadelphia Phillies): Hand, Day-To-Day
  • Dylan Covey (Philadelphia Phillies): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Rafael Marchan (Philadelphia Phillies): Back, 10-Day IL
  • Dylan Carlson (St. Louis Cardinals): Shoulder, 10-Day IL
  • Keynan Middleton (St. Louis Cardinals): Forearm, 15-Day IL
  • Lars Nootbaar (St. Louis Cardinals): Ribs, 10-Day IL
  • Drew Rom (St. Louis Cardinals): Biceps, 15-Day IL
  • Sonny Gray (St. Louis Cardinals): Hamstring, 15-Day IL
  • Riley O’Brien (St. Louis Cardinals): Forearm, 15-Day IL
  • Tommy Edman (St. Louis Cardinals): Wrist, 10-Day IL
  • Packy Naughton (St. Louis Cardinals): Elbow, Out

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