St. Louis Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Phillies 6/1/24 MLB Betting Picks

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Phillies 6/1/24 – As the calendar flips to June, the MLB season heats up with a compelling matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals (26-27) and the Philadelphia Phillies (38-18). This game, set for June 1, 2024, at Citizens Bank Park, promises to be an exciting contest as both teams look to cement their positions in their respective divisions. For those following free MLB daily predictions, this game offers a lot to consider.

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Phillies 6/1/24

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Phillies 6/1/24

Team	RL	TOTAL	ML
Cardinals	TBD	TBD	TBD
Phillies	TBD	TBD	TBD

Things that fly in Cincinnati:

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— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) May 29, 2024

Despite the odds still being set, this matchup sees a Cardinals team trying to reach .500 going against a high-flying Phillies squad. Both teams have had contrasting fortunes lately, which will likely influence the betting lines as they are announced.

Sonny Gray (7-2, 2.6 ERA) vs. Ranger Suarez (9-1, 1.75 ERA)

Sonny Gray has been a reliable pitcher for the Cardinals this season. At a 7-2 record, and boasting a 2.6 ERA, Gray has been lights out on the mound thanks to his ability to control the game. The fact that he did not issue 12 bases on balls in 52 IP, and also gave up only six home runs points to his ability to control games. But, the Phillies’ lineup that has showcased both power and accuracy could well present the sternest of tests to him.

On the other hand, Ranger Suarez is having his best season for the Phillies and is practically painting masterpieces. He has the 9-1 record and 1.75 ERA which are considered to be among the best in the league. Suarez has been very efficient this year with a WHIP of only 0.82 and has managed to get 77 strikeouts in his 72 innings worked, thus limiting the number of hits he has allowed (43). His task will be to keep this form against the Cardinals’ team which can suddenly produce a lot of points.

In-Depth Dive into Cardinals’ Strategy

The Cardinals, who have a team batting average of .235 and 46 home runs, have at times had trouble finding their offense groove. Their on-base percentage of .310 and slugging percentage of .367 show that this team has been mediocre at best in the creation of scoring chances. They were up against a very good Phillies pitcher and they might have to convert every single opportunity they get in this match.

Phillies’ Offensive Powerhouse

The Phillies have a .256 batting average coming into this game and have hit 64 home runs and have a slugging percentage of .413. This force’s strength is in its ability to convert hits into runs, a factor that is underlined by their 293 total runs. Their approach to the game is rather moderate, and along with a powerful pitching, they have achieved a lot this season.

Trends

St. Louis Cardinals Betting Trends

Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 games.
St. Louis Cardinals are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
Cardinals are 12-16 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Cardinals’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 11 of Cardinals’ 25 last games at home

Philadelphia Phillies Betting Trends

Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 games.
Philadelphia Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread
Phillies are 13-13 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Phillies’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 16 of Phillies’ 30 last games at home