The St. Louis Cardinals (81-77) travel to face off against the Colorado Rockies (60-98) on Thursday, September 26th. This game will be played at Coors Field in Denver and televised on BSMW. The Cardinals are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Rockies are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Cardinals. First pitch is set for 2:10 CT.
Cardinals vs. Rockies Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Rockies (+109)
- Over/Under Prediction: Under 10.5 Runs
- The Rockies have scored 6 or more runs in 5 of their last 15 games, demonstrating strong offensive potential.
- In the last 15 games, the Rockies have a 5-3 record at home, indicating a favorable home-field advantage.
- The Rockies have won 3 out of their last 4 home games against the Cardinals, showing a positive head-to-head trend.
- In their last 15 games, the Rockies have won 4 out of 6 games when scoring 4 or more runs, highlighting the importance of their offense.
- The Rockies have a higher home win percentage (.468) compared to the Cardinals’ away win percentage (.481), suggesting a competitive edge at home.
Cardinals vs Rockies
St. Louis picked up a 5-2 road win over the Rockies in the most recent game of this series. The Cardinals had a huge 3rd inning, scoring four of their five runs. As for the Rockies, they scored their only two runs in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Cardinals were favored at -129 on the money line.
Erick Fedde got the win for the Cardinals, going seven innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with 10 strikeouts but issued one walk. Ryan Helsley got the save. Austin Gomber had a rough outing for the Rockies, taking the loss after going five innings and giving up four earned runs.
At the plate, Masyn Winn went 2/5 with two runs scored for the Cardinals. Ivan Herrera and Thomas Saggese also each had two hits and an RBI. Pedro Pages had a two-hit game and drove in two runs.
St. Louis has won two straight games on the road and is on a four-game winning streak. They are currently nine games behind the Brewers for the NL Central lead, with a 26-26 record in divisional games and an overall record of 81-77.
As underdogs, the Cardinals have a strong 53-28 run line record and are 41-40 straight up. Their games have averaged 8.5 runs this season, and their over/under record is 72-82. The under has hit in their last three games, and when the total is 10.5, they are 0-4.
Kyle Gibson Gets The Start For The Cardinals
Right-hander Kyle Gibson gets the start for the Cardinals today as he faces the Rockies on the road. He has made 29 starts this season and has a record of 8-8 with an ERA of 4.13. Opposing batters are hitting .247 off Gibson this season, and he has a total of 13 quality starts. In his last outing, Gibson took the loss, giving up three earned runs in six innings of work. Before that, he had gone 6 2/3 innings without giving up a run. So far, he has been much better on the road, coming in with a record of 6-3 and an ERA of 3.81 compared to 2-5 with a 5.03 ERA at home.
Cardinals Offense Breakdown
Over his last four games, Ivan Herrera has gone 5/10 for the Cardinals, including one home run and three RBIs. Nolan Arenado is also on a five-game hitting streak for the Cardinals. As a team, the Cardinals are 23rd in runs per game at 4.1 and are also near the bottom of the league in home runs.
For the season, Alec Burleson and Paul Goldschmidt are tied for the team lead with 21 homers. Goldschmidt is batting just .241 this season, while Burleson is hitting .266. Brendan Donovan is batting .272 and is 2nd on the team with 69 RBIs.
Colorado has struggled against NL West teams this season, posting an 18-31 record in divisional matchups. The Rockies are currently 5th in the NL West with a 60-98 overall record, 34 games behind the Dodgers. They are 3rd in the NL West, leading the Rockies by 18.5 games.
As underdogs, the Rockies have a 58-96 record, while they are 2-2 when favored. Their over/under record for the season is 76-78, with an average of 9.9 runs per game. The under has hit in their last two games, and the O/U line for today’s game is set at 10.5 runs.
Kyle Freeland Gets The Start For The Rockies
Colorado is sending left-hander Kyle Freeland to the mound today vs. the Cardinals. He has made 20 starts this season and has a record of 5-8 with an ERA of 4.95. Looking at his overall numbers, Freeland has a WHIP of 1.37 and has turned in 10 quality starts. In his 20 appearances, Freeland has a batting average allowed of .274. The last time he pitched, Freeland took the loss, giving up four earned runs in six innings of work. Before that outing, he had won two straight starts.
Rockies Offense Breakdown
As a team, the Rockies are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 19th in the league. They have been a better home team this season, averaging 4.9 runs per game at Coors Field. Overall, their batting average of .241 is 15th in the MLB, and they are 14th in home runs. One area where they have struggled is in terms of strikeouts, as they are 27th in the league in this category.
Ezequiel Tovar and Michael Toglia are tied for the team lead with 25 homers, with Tovar also leading the team with 74 RBIs. Tovar has gone 9/30 in his last seven games, while Charlie Blackmon has gone 7/18 with two homers in his last five games. Aaron Schunk comes into the game on a seven-game hitting streak.
Cardinals vs Rockies Prediction
With the Rockies at +109 on the money line, we see this as a great value pick as they take on the Cardinals. Our predicted final score is 5-4 in favor of the Rockies, and with the payout at +109, this is the route we recommend going.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Kyle Freeland is projected to finish with four strikeouts, and he has the second-worst among today’s starters. As for Kyle Gibson, he is projected to finish with five K’s, which has him at eighth among today’s starters.
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Last updated:September 26, 2024 Cardinals, Rockies