Tampa Bay Rays vs. St. Louis Cardinals 8/7/24 – The Tampa Bay Rays (57-55) play the St. Louis Cardinals (58-56) at Busch Stadium on Wednesday, August 7th. This game is supposed to be interesting as we are already into the second part of the MLB season. The two teams are playing some good baseball at .500 mark that suggests a tight match will be witnessed. At 7:45 PM ET, this momentous event will take place at Busch Stadium; both teams will benefit by improving their standings. To bettors and spectators keen on premium winning picks, it is important to closely observe the dynamics of this match.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. St. Louis Cardinals 8/7/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 7:45 PM ET |
| Where: | Busch Stadium |
| TV: | – |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Tampa Bay Rays (57-55) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (58-56)
Tampa Bay, who are currently 57-55, have shown great competitiveness with a .235 batting average. In order to keep scores tight the team has relied upon a pitching staff which has had a strong ERA of 4.00 and WHIP 1.23. The Rays’ strength is in their pace control ability where they have scored 441 runs out of 866 hits including 106 homeruns thereby emphasizing their selective approach to batting. The on base percentage (.313) and slugging percentage (.376) show that this team sometimes struggles to get on base but when they do, it counts.
On the other hand, St. Louis Cardinals who hold the higher position at the moment with a (58-56) record just edge out the Rays by having better hitting statistics such as an average of .245 BA and .385 SLG as well as scoring more meaning that they have managed to score more than Rays through 468 runs out of 939 hits including 116 homers. Pitching records were slightly weaker but their overall ERA was still at par with that for Rays pitchers i.e.,4.1 ERA and WHIP being as high as 1.27. Crucial games were won after all though ,more so those played at home where better results are mostly realized from this squad’s players.
Taj Bradley (6-5, 2.71 ERA) vs. Erick Fedde (7-5, 3.34 ERA)
This season, the Rays’ Taj Bradley has been a revelation, with a 2.71 ERA and a 1.01 WHIP over 86.1 innings pitched. His ability to limit hits to just 59 while striking out 103 batters speaks volumes about his command and poise on the mound. However, Bradley’s walk total of 28 walks and the dozen home runs he had allowed suggest that he can be prone to giving up big plays; this is something that should be considered in this match-up against a power-laden Cardinals lineup.
The Cardinals Erick Fedde as their starter who has managed to maintain his slightly higher ERA at 3.34 for more innings (126.2), indicating his endurance and confidence from managers. Fedde has also shown good control with 112 strikeouts against only 34 walks but like Bradley, he too is susceptible to the long ball in which he gave up sixteen homers. This performance will be crucial when facing a lineup like Rays who make you pay for mistakes made by pitchers.
When Bradley and Fedde clash on the diamond, it will be a test of precision versus power. Bradley’s sharp strikeout ability may challenge the Cardinals’ hitters, while Fedde’s experience and inning-eating capability will be key in managing the Rays’ sporadic offense.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: St. Louis Cardinals -1.5 +180, Total Odds: 7.5
The betting odds favor the Cardinals slightly in terms of moneyline, reflecting their home advantage and slightly more potent batting lineup. However, the spread and total reflect expectations of a close, low-scoring game, consistent with both teams’ recent trends toward the UNDER.
Tampa Bay Rays Betting Trends
The Rays have shown resilience, going UNDER in 4 of their last 5 games, highlighting their strong pitching but less aggressive batting. Their record against the Cardinals, winning 9 of the last 13 matchups, suggests a psychological edge, although historical trends show a tight contest when playing in St. Louis.
St. Louis Cardinals Betting Trends
The Cardinals’ OVER trend in home games suggests their comfort in scoring at Busch Stadium. However, their struggles against Tampa Bay, particularly in keeping scores low, might influence bettors leaning towards the UNDER in this matchup.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. St. Louis Cardinals 8/7/24 Betting Picks
Looking at both pitching matches and recent scoring patterns, this game is expected to have lesser runs and be the closest. Such a choice for the Rays at St. Louis might be difficult because of the home field advantage enjoyed by Cardinals coupled with strong pitchers on their opposing side, but a bettor should probably go with this team to win in a tight game that would most likely end up in few scores, therefore giving the Rays upper hand on the spread line.
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