MLB Predictions: Will Martinez lead Cards to victory vs. Orioles? 6/16/17
Will Carlos Martinez lead the Cardinals to victory against the Orioles tonight at 7:05PM ET?
The Odds: Cardinals vs. Orioles, 7:05PM ET, Camden Yards
According to oddsmakers, St. Louis is -130 money line favorites to win tonight on the road. Baltimore, meanwhile, is a +110 money line underdog to pull off the upset. The total, meanwhile, sits at 9 runs.
The Pitching Matchup: Carlos Martinez (STL) vs. Kevin Gausman (BAL)
Martinez is coming off an outstanding outing in his last start. He struck out 11 batters while tossing a complete game shutout against the Phillies. The 25-year-old allowed just four hits and walked one in the performance. Only two Philadelphia runners made it to second base. Martinez enters tonight’s game with a 5-5 record and a 2.95 ERA over 13 starts. He’s struck out 99 batters in 88 1/3 innings.
As for Gausman, he was atrocious in his last start. He allowed seven runs on eight hits over 3 1/3 innings in a loss against the Yankees. The veteran surrendered five runs in the first inning, highlighted by a three-run home run served up to Gary Sanchez. The Yankees also scratched across two more runs in the fourth inning as Gausman walked six batters on the afternoon. His ERA now stands at 6.49.
Our Prediction
The Cardinals have won 25 of Martinez’s last 34 starts versus a team with a losing record. They’re also 5-1 in his last six road outings versus a team with a losing record. Furthermore, they’re 13-5 in Martinez’s last 18 starts coming off a Quality Start in his last appearance.
On the other side, the Orioles have lost seven of their last eight games overall. They’re also 1-5 in their last six games following a loss. In their last 12 games versus a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15, they’re also just 1-11.
Friday MLB Prediction: St. Louis Cardinals -130
