The St. Louis Cardinals (29-22) and Arizona Diamondbacks (18-34) play the third game of a four-game series at Chase Field Saturday with a 10:10 p.m. ET first pitch. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Cardinals vs. Diamondbacks odds with MLB picks and predictions.
RHP Adam Wainwright is the projected starting pitcher for the Cardinals. He is 2-4 with a 3.95 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 8.4 K/9 and 2.6 BB/9 over 54 2/3 IP through 9 starts.
Wainwright twirled eight scoreless innings last time out against the Chicago Cubs Sunday, allowing just one hit and one walk with seven strikeouts. The bullpen blew it and the Cards lost in 10 innings, handing him a tough no-decision.
RHP Seth Frankoff is the projected starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks. He is 0-1 with a 7.27 ERA, 1.73 WHIP, 6.2 K/9 and 5.2 BB/9 over 8 2/3 IP through 2 starts.
Frankoff allowed five earned runs on seven hits and a walk with two strikeouts across four innings in a loss at the Colorado Rockies May 21. For the season, he has walked five batters and allowed two homers in just 8 2/3 innings.
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Cardinals at Diamondbacks odds, lines, picks and prediction
MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 7:33 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Cardinals -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Diamondbacks +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
- Against the spread/ATS: Cardinals -1.5 (+105) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-130)
- Over/Under: 9.5 (Over -110 | Under -110)
Prediction
Cardinals 7, Diamondbacks 2
Money line (ML)
The CARDINALS (-145) are road favorites against the scuffling Diamondbacks. St. Louis has the veteran Waino on the hill, while Arizona does not have the horses to match up. The Snakes have lost 12 in a row, although they made things interesting late Friday in an 8-6 loss. Still, they just cannot be trusted right now.
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
The CARDINALS -1.5 (+105) are the play on the run line as the Diamondbacks just haven’t shown any consistency lately. They struggled pitching even when hitting well. They have had good pitching spoiled by a lack of offense. They have had struggles in both pitching and hitting, as well as defensive lapses, but they haven’t been very good in all phases of the game in a while. Simply put, the D-backs cannot be trusted with your money.
Over/Under (O/U)
The UNDER 9.5 (-110) is the lean. It was vintage Waino last time out, and he has to come in with a bur under his saddle after having his win frittered away by the bullpen. He’ll be focused and ready for this favorable matchup. Look for the D-backs hitters to wave at plenty of good pitches, as they struggle for base runners. That is good news for Under backers.
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