Diamondbacks vs. Cardinals Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Friday, April 12, 2024

The Arizona Diamondbacks (6-7) and St. Louis Cardinals (6-7) meet Friday at Chase Field, with first pitch at 9:40 PM ET on BSMW. The Diamondbacks are -124 moneyline favorites for the contest, however, the Cardinals are favored against the spread of 1.5 runs with +159 odds.

Brandon Pfaadt will get the ball for Arizona while St. Louis will counter with Steven Matz.

Diamondbacks vs. Cardinals Odds

  • Diamondbacks odds to win: -124
  • Cardinals odds to win: +104
  • Spread: Cardinals -1.5
  • Total: 9.5 runs
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    Game Time and Information

  • Date: Friday, April 12, 2024
  • Time: 9:40 PM ET
  • TV: BSMW
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    Who Will Win Diamondbacks vs. Cardinals?

    Diamondbacks and Cardinals Betting Trends

    The Diamondbacks have won 71.4% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (5-2).

    When it has played as moneyline favorites with odds of -124 or shorter, Arizona has a 4-2 record (winning 66.7% of its games).

    This season, the Cardinals have won four out of the nine games in which they’ve been the underdog.

    St. Louis has a record of 3-5 when it’s set as an underdog of +104 or more by sportsbooks this season.

    The Diamondbacks have combined with opponents to hit the over on the total seven times this season for a 7-6-0 record against the over/under.

    The Cardinals and their opponents have hit the over in five of their 13 games with a total this season.

    Diamondbacks Stats & Insights

    The Diamondbacks score the third-most runs in baseball (74 total, 5.7 per game).

    Arizona ranks seventh in baseball with 15 home runs. They average 1.2 per game.

    The Diamondbacks rank fourth in the majors with a .268 batting average.

    Arizona strikes out 6.8 times per game, the fewest Ks in MLB.

    The Diamondbacks pitching staff ranks 13th in the majors with a collective 8.8 strikeouts per nine innings.

    Arizona’s 3.88 team ERA ranks 13th among all MLB pitching staffs.

    Cardinals Stats & Insights

    The Cardinals rank 21st in the majors with 50 total runs scored this season.

    St. Louis has hit 11 homers this season, which ranks 21st in the majors.

    The Cardinals’ .219 batting average ranks 23rd in the league this season.

    St. Louis ranks 22nd in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 8.9 Ks per contest.

    The Cardinals strike out 8.9 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, 11th in MLB.

    St. Louis has pitched to a 3.99 ERA this season, which ranks 15th in baseball.

    Diamondbacks Key Players to Watch

    Pfaadt (1-0) gets the start for the Diamondbacks, his third of the season.

    Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is batting .308 this season with a team-high three home runs and 14 RBI.

    Ketel Marte leads Arizona in batting average (.314) and home runs (three) this season, while also driving in seven runs.

    Christian Walker’s three home runs lead all Arizona hitters, and he’s slugging .490.

    Corbin Carroll has collected 11 hits this season and has an OBP of .333. He’s slugging .327 on the year.

    Cardinals Key Players to Watch

    Matz heads to the mound for the Cardinals to make his third start of the season, seeking his second win.

    Brendan Donovan leads the Cardinals with eight runs batted in while putting up a team-best batting average of .256.

    Ivan Herrera has shown off his power as he leads his team with three home runs.

    Nolan Gorman has racked up a team-best three home runs and eight runs batted in.

    Nolan Arenado has three doubles and a walk while hitting .245.

    Diamondbacks and Cardinals Injuries

    Diamondbacks: Geraldo Perdomo: 10 Day IL (Right meniscus tear), Alek Thomas: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Eduardo Rodríguez: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Paul Sewald: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Drey Jameson: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

    Cardinals: Tommy Edman: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Dylan Carlson: 10 Day IL (Shoulder), Matt Carpenter: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Riley O’Brien: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Drew Rom: 15 Day IL (Biceps), Keynan Middleton: 15 Day IL (Forearm)

    Diamondbacks vs. Cardinals Prediction

  • Score Prediction: Diamondbacks 5, Cardinals 4
  • Total Prediction: Over 9.5 runs
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