The St. Louis Cardinals (53-47) and Washington Nationals (34-67) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series Saturday. First pitch from Nationals Park is set for 7:15 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Cardinals vs. Nationals odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: St. Louis leads 1-0 after a 6-2 victory in Friday’s series opener.
The Cardinals are continuing a road trip that has thus far seen them go a combined 3-3 in stops at the Cincinnati Reds and Toronto Blue Jays. St. Louis owns a robust .829 OPS since July 15.
The Nationals are just 1-11 in their last 12 games in D.C following Friday’s setback. Washington owns the league’s worst mark at home (15-37).
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Cardinals at Nationals projected starters
RHP Dakota Hudson vs. RHP Erick Fedde
Hudson (6-6, 4.10 ERA) is tabbed for his 19th start. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 4.9 K/9 through 96 2/3 IP.
- Coming off the IL (neck) for this start. Has not pitched an MLB game since July 14.
- Has struggled on the road with a 5.36 ERA through 45 1/3 IP over 9 starts.
Fedde (5-7, 4.95 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.54 WHIP, 4.6 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 through 92 2/3 IP.
- Has walked 10 and struck out just 5 while compiling a 9.00 ERA through 13 innings across his last 3 starts.
- Owns a 3.31 ERA over his last 3 home starts.
Cardinals at Nationals odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:28 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Cardinals -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Nationals +122 (bet $100 to win $122)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals -1.5 (+102) | Nationals +1.5 (-125)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)
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Cardinals at Nationals picks and predictions
Prediction
Cardinals 6, Nationals 5
Money line
Washington is a lean to win here, but the Nats are at such a level bettors should be seeking plus-plus value on any side involving them. Such a price is not available here: PASS.
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Run line/Against the spread
Hudson returning from the IL is already a question mark. The right-hander also has some favorable rates around the margins and owns a higher-than-surface expected ERA.
BACK WASHINGTON +1.5 (-125).
Over/Under
The St. Louis bullpen has been punching above its weight, especially this month. Cardinals relievers entered this series with a 3.19 ERA in July.
With the overall pitching matchup, play the OVER 9.5 (+100).
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