San Francisco Giants vs St Louis Cardinals 5/14/2022 Picks Predictions

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The San Francisco Giants vs St. Louis Cardinals in MLB action in Busch Stadium, MO, on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 2:15 PM ET. Jake Junis, a fourth-year right-hander, is slated to make his fourth start and second start of the season for the Giants.

In a no-decision against the Cardinals on Sunday, Junis allowed two runs over five innings. He also gave up three hits, 2 walks, and five strikeouts. Junis struck Albert Pujols to start the top of the second after retiring the side in order in the first. Juan Yepez then hit him for a two-run home run on the 1st pitch of the next at-bat.

In this matinee rematch, the Giants chose to give him another chance. Through 15 innings of work this season, he has a 1.20 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, and a 15/3 K/BB ratio. He was so good as a reliever in April that the G-Men opted to put him on the mound to begin the season. He might clinch his berth if he pitches well again.

San Francisco is in great shape heading into this series against the Cardinals. Overall, they won five consecutive matches and 12 of their past 18 on the road. They rank second in the Majors in on-base percentage (.327) and hit 32 home runs at a pitcher-friendly venue this season. The Giants aren’t going anywhere.

The total went OVER in 5 of San Francisco’s previous 6 matches.
The San Francisco Giants are 6-0 SU in their last 6 matches.
San Francisco is 5-2 SU in their last 7 matches on the road.

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San Francisco Giants vs St Louis Cardinals Predictions 5/14/2022

Dakota Hudson will take the mound for the Cardinals‘ second game on Saturday afternoon. In a no-decision versus the Giants on Sunday, he allowed three runs over four innings.

Hudson walked four batters while allowing five hits. This was the first time he went more than four innings without striking out a hitter (47 career starts). He has a 3.56 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 30+ innings of action against the Giants.

Last week, St. Louis and San Francisco divided their four-game series. The Cardinals are on a losing streak, having lost four of their past five games heading into this series. They’re still three matches above.500 and hanging afloat in the NL Central as of Friday.

Through 30 starts, Nolan Arenado is hitting.316 with 7 home runs and 26 RBI. When Arenado and Goldy are on fire, St. Louis is a dangerous attacking squad.

The St. Louis Cardinals are 1-5 SU in their previous 6 matches.
St. Louis is 9-3 SU in their last 12 matches at home against San Francisco.
The total went OVER in 7 of St. Louis’ last 10 matches in the National League.

San Francisco Giants vs St. Louis Cardinals. The MLB pick for this game is the San Francisco Giants. The Cardinals and Giants divided their four-game series last week, but expect the Giants to jump all over Hudson in this rematch after he battled with his command against them.

Overall, the 49ers won 12 of their previous 18 away games. The San Francisco Giants will win to a predicted score of 5-3.

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