MLB Predictions: Will Phillies vs. Cardinals go over betting total? 6/9/17
Will the Phillies and Cardinals go over the betting total tonight when the two teams meet at 8:15PM ET?
The Odds: Phillies vs. Cardinals, 8:15PM ET, Busch Stadium
According to oddsmakers, the Cardinals are -184 money line favorites to win tonight. The Phillies, meanwhile, are +165 money line underdogs to pull off the upset. As for the total, the number hit the board at 8.5 but has been bet up to 9.
The Pitching Matchup: Jeremy Hellickson (PHI) vs. Michael Wacha (STL)
Hellickson was roughed up in his last start, which was a no-decision against the Giants on Sunday. He allowed five runs on four hits over 5 1/3 innings of work. The 30-year-old walked four and struck out four in the game. He was chased from the game after allowing a two-run home run to Brandon Crawford in the sixth. The right-hander now owns a 4.50 ERA and 1.20 WHIP.
Wacha also struggled in his last a start, a rough performance against the Cubs on Sunday night. He took the no-decision after allowing six runs on six hits over 4 1/3 innings of work. Wacha issued four free passes while striking out five. He held the Cubs to a solo home run from Ian Happ through the first three innings, but Chicago broke the game open with a five-run fourth.
Our Prediction
The over is 19-7-1 in the Phillies’ last 27 road games. In their last 11 games versus National League Central opponents, the over is 7-3-1. In Hellickson’s last eight starts after scoring two runs or less in their previous game, the over is also 5-2-1.
On the other side, the over is 4-0 in Wacha’s last four home starts. It is also 36-15-1 in his last 52 starts overall and is 9-4-1 in his last 14 outings versus a team with a losing record. Also, the over is 33-15-3 in the Cardinals’ last 51 National League East.
Friday MLB Prediction: Phillies/Cardinals over 9
