Cardinals vs. Giants Prediction, Odds & Props for Sept. 7: Jump on the Over in Series Opener
In the opener of an NL series on the left coast, the San Francisco Giants host the St. Louis Cardinals. Let’s dive into this Cardinals vs. Giants prediction to get the latest odds, game info, and starting pitching matchup.
The Cardinals are 4-2 in their last six games, and with a win in their last game, they evened their record at 72-72. They are out of the NL Central race in third place in the division but still have a shot at the playoffs four games out of the final NL Wild Card.
The Giants 59-85 have been out of the playoff picture for a while and have lost three of their last four games.
This is the first game between these teams this season, and they meet in St. Louis in the middle of this month.
FanDuel Sportsbook has the Giants as the favorite with posted odds of -136, with the Cardinals at +116 and a total of 7.5 runs.
Cardinals on the Right Side of 10 This Time Around
After losing to the Colorado Rockies 10-7, the Cardinals were on the right side of 10 in the series finale, beating them 10-8. Nolan Gorman had a two-run home run, and Ivan Herrera and Leo Bernal each had two RBIs.
Second baseman JJ Wetherholt (.242, 17 home runs, 48 RBIs) and third baseman Blaze Jordan (.247, 3 home runs, 28 RBIs) are both out with injuries.
Alec Burleson (.283, 21 home runs, 103 RBIs) has the second most RBIs in the Majors and was batting .095 in five games this month before going 3 for 5 with an RBI in the last game. Jordan Walker (.284, 28 home runs, 100 RBIs) ranks third in RBIs and is batting over .300 this month with three RBIs.
This season, St. Louis ranks 10th in runs scored and 22nd in team ERA.
St. Louis Starter for Series Opener
Michael McGreevy (6-9, 3.97 ERA, 1.26 WHIP) gets the nod for the Cardinals, and they have won five of his last six starts. After giving up a total of 11 runs in four starts, he has given up 11 in his last two. He faced the Giants once last season, giving up five runs in five innings. McGreevy has logged 147 1/3 innings this season, striking out 102 and walking 40.
Giants Back Home After Losing Road Trip
The Giants are back at home after a seven-game road trip where they went 3-4. In their last game, they lost to the New York Mets 4-2, where they gave up all four runs in the eighth inning, and Jung Hoo Lee had two RBIs.
This season, San Francisco ranks 22nd in runs scored and 23rd in team ERA.
Rafael Devers (.258, 35 home runs, 91 RBIs) is the only player with over 21 home runs and over 55 RBIs, and he has been on a tear as of late with five home runs and 12 RBIs over the last six games.
Casey Schmitt (.271, 21 home runs, 55 RBIs) and Willy Adames (.230, 21 home runs, 51 RBIs) are tied for second in home runs, and Schmitt ranks second in RBIs, and both are out due to injuries.
San Francisco Starter for Series Opener
Logan Webb (8-8, 4.21 ERA, 1.16 WHIP) goes for the Giants, and he is coming off his worst start of the season, giving up nine runs in only two innings in a 13-12 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. San Fran has lost four of his last five starts, including his last three where he gave up 16 runs in only 10 2/3 innings. This season, Webb has 119 strikeouts and 38 walks in 149 2/3 innings.
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Over 7.5 runs FanDuel, -110
Not sure why the oddsmakers have a lower total for this game given the starters' recent performances, but it is a great chance to get value on the Over. McGreevy has given up a total of 11 runs in his last two starts, and Webb was shelled in his last start, giving up nine runs in only two innings, and has given up a total of 16 runs over his last three outings. On top of that, San Fran only ranks 19th in team ERA and St. Louis ranks 23rd. To go even further, the total has gone Over in seven of the last eight games, including the last three, for the Cardinals. Yeah, jump on the Over in this one.
Player Prop Bets
Here are some value player prop bets from FanDuel.
- Michael McGreevy Over 3.5 strikeouts: FanDuel, +120 – McGreevy has struck out at least four batters in five of his last six starts.
- Rafael Devers to hit a home run: FanDuel, +500 – Great value here for Devers, who ranks eighth in the Majors in home runs and is hot with five homers in the last six games.
- Devers 3+ bases: FanDuel, +260- Another solid value bet for Devers, who is batting over .400 this month.
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