Washington Nationals (47-55) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (53-49)
As the Washington Nationals take on the St. Louis Cardinals on July 27, 2024 at 7:15 PM ET at Busch Stadium, their clash promises to be an engaging contest that is both thrilling and crucial for both clubs in terms of improving their standings in respective divisions. Fans and bettors are excitedly waiting to witness how these teams perform, with best online websites providing numerous betting options adding even further excitement and anticipation to this encounter.
The Washington Nationals have had an interesting start to this season, sitting at 47-55. Their batting average stands at.238, scoring 423 runs while totalling 804 hits; 85 homers have been hit, giving an on-base percentage of.307 and slugging percentage of.37 respectively. On pitching front, their team ERA sits at 4.2/1.3; 292 walks have been taken and 836 strikeouts recorded while opponents currently hit for an average batting average of.255 against them!
St. Louis Cardinals have had a more successful season than Washington Nationals with an overall standing of 53-49 and an batting average of.245, scoring 418 runs off 848 hits while hitting 103 homers for an on-base percentage of.309 and slugging percentage of.386 respectively. Their pitching staff boasts an ERA of 3.96 with an impressive 1.26 WHIP; 284 walks were taken and 823 strikeouts took place, giving opponents an average batting average against them of just 0.25 against them!
Washington Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals Game Info
| When: | Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 7:15 PM ET |
| Where: | Busch Stadium |
| TV: | |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Jake Irvin (7-8, 3.44 ERA) vs. Kyle Gibson (7-3, 3.99 ERA)
Jake Irvin has been an impressive contributor for the Nationals this season. Boasting an enviable 7-8 win-loss record and 3.44 ERA, Irvin has pitched 123 innings while giving up only 105 hits, striking out 106 batters while walking 29 while giving up 16 homers (WHIP = 1.09), showing his ability to limit base runners; his forte lies in control and striking out batters; however he may struggle against powerful teams like Cardinals due to long ball propensities (which could play into Irvin’s weaknesses).
Kyle Gibson has also had an outstanding year for the Cardinals with his 7-3 record and 3.99 ERA over 108.1 innings pitched, giving up 100 hits while striking out 102 batters while walking 43 in that time, giving up 13 homers at 1.32 with an excellent ground ball-inducing ability and limited damage with runners on base while controlling walks more frequently compared to Irvin. Unfortunately however, that may pose problems against a disciplined Nationals lineup.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
Betting odds have yet to be released for this game; however, given recent form and statistics bettors should keep tabs on both moneyline and total odds once released. Based on past performances and home field advantage alone, bettors might favor the Cardinals over the Nationals; but both have shown they can compete on the road.
Washington Nationals Betting Trends
The Nationals have gone 3-2 over their last five contests and covered the spread three of those times, posting an impressive 29-24 record against the spread on their travels. Three out of their last five totals games (indicating high scoring affairs) went over and 23 out of 49 home games have also witnessed overs.
St. Louis Cardinals Betting Trends
The Cardinals have gone 3-2 over their last five games but have been more consistent against the spread, covering in four. On their travels though, their road performance has not been so stellar, stumbling at 25-29 against the spread. Their totals only went over in one of their recent five contests suggesting lower scoring contests; yet 24 out of their 48 home games saw totals go over, suggesting inconsistency amongst scoring trends.
Washington Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals 7/27/2024 Betting Picks
Based on analysis and recent trends, this game presents an intriguing betting opportunity. The Nationals have demonstrated resilience on the road and could pose a formidable challenge to the Cardinals; Jake Irvin may prove key if his ability to control games with pitching proves decisive; Kyle Gibson could benefit from inducing ground balls which help navigate his way through their lineups.
Bettors looking for value might consider betting on the Nationals as they offer favorable moneyline odds and could make for an interesting totals-going-over bet, given both teams’ propensity for high scoring home and away records. It is always essential to stay current with the latest MLB predictions to make well informed decisions and stay abreast of changes within this league.
