St. Louis Cardinals vs Miami Marlins 7/6/2023 Odds, Expert Picks and Tips
The St. Louis Cardinals, headed by Jack Flaherty, will play the Miami Marlins, managed by Eury Perez, in the fourth and final MLB National League Inter-Division series on Thursday at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida. After dropping four of the previous five games, St. Louis fell to 35-51 overall, 18-25 on the road after three consecutive defeats, and remained last in the N.L. Central is 11.5 games behind the Cincinnati Reds in first place.
The Cardinals scored 389 runs this season but have also squandered 427 for a season-long run differential of -38. In this decisive series game, the St. Louis Cardinals attempt to snap a three-game losing run and avoid a series sweep on Thursday. With the score 9-8, Jordan Walker’s two-run home drive to left-center field off Miami’s A.J. Puk (4-2) gave St. Louis its first lead. However, in the defeat, the Marlins’ comeback gave them a 9-10 lead thanks to the relief of the Cardinals.
Right-hander Jack Flaherty will get the start for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Miami Marlins on Thursday night in the series finale. The right-handed pitcher had a 5-5 record, a 4.60 ERA, a 1.56 WHIP, and 84 strikeouts in 86.0 innings. He also gave up 88 hits, 46 free bases, and six long balls. In his final start, Flaherty threw 6.0 innings and defeated the New York Yankees 11-4 while allowing no earned runs and a shocking 1.00 WHIP while striking out four hitters.
Six of St. Louis’ previous eight games had OVER-ALL totals, and the Cardinals have a 1-4 S.U. record in their last five games. The totals went OVER in six of the Cardinals’ previous seven away games, and St. Louis is 1-4 in its last five games against Miami. The St. Louis Cardinals are 1-5 straight up in their previous six games against National League rivals, but they are 12-6 S.U. in their last 18 games when playing the Miami Marlins on the road.
St. Louis Cardinals vs Miami Marlins 7/6/2023 Odds, Expert Picks and Tips
The Miami Marlins will continue their homestand and attempt to sweep this series if they defeat the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night. Following three straight victories, Miami advanced to 51-37 overall and had a 27-16 record when playing at home, maintaining second place in the N.L. East is 8.0 games behind the Atlanta Braves, now holding the top spot. The Marlins scored 361 runs throughout the season while giving up 369, for a run difference of -8.
The Miami Marlins have won seven of their most recent ten games, snapping a three-game losing run with three straight victories over the Cardinals at home. Miami’s starting pitcher Bryan Hoeing allowed five hits, five runs, struck out three, and issued three free passes throughout three innings. On their route to a 10-9 victory at home, the Marlins took a 6-5 lead in the third inning thanks to a deep ball by Jacob Stallings.
On Thursday night, the Miami Marlins’ management will counter with righty Eury Perez to start the series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals. The right-handed starter finished the season with a 5-2 record, a stellar ERA of 2.47, a solid WHIP of 1.12, 54 strikeouts in 54 starts, and 47.1 innings pitched while allowing 38 hits, 15 free walks, and six home runs. In his previous outing, Perez had a deplorable 21.21 WHIP, and six earned runs were allowed.
On July 1, the Atlanta Braves, now leading the National League, were defeated 0-7 with no strikeouts. The hot Marlins have maintained their recent form with victories in seven of their previous nine games.
Miami’s past six games saw the totals go OVER, and the Marlins are 8-3 S.U. in their last 11 games played. In 13 of Miami’s previous 19 games against St. Louis, the totals have gone UNDER, and the Marlins are 5-0 in their last five home games. In their previous five home games against the St. Louis Cardinals, the Miami Marlins are 4-1 S.U.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Miami Marlins. The MLB Pick for this contest is the Miami Marlins. The Marlins played their best baseball of the season, and even a struggling Cardinals club won’t be able to halt their momentum in this game. In this game, expect Miami to seize the initiative and rule the plate. The Miami Marlins will triumph, predicted at 6-2.
MLB Starting Time: 6:40 PM ET
Location: loanDepot Park in Miami, Florida
Date: Thursday, July 6, 2023
TV: FS1
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Miami Marlins -135
MLB Totals: 8.0
