Colorado Rockies vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Pick & Prediction 6/7/24
The Rockies and Cardinals will face off in an NL matchup at 8:15 PM ET at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. The forecast for Friday’s game calls for clear skies and temperatures in the mid 80’s. Lance Lynn and the Cardinals are the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -195. The Rockies are starting Austin Gomber, and they are +164 on the money line.
Friday’s over/under line is sitting at 8 runs, and the Cardinals will be looking to move above .500, as they are 29-32. As for the Rockies, they are just 22-40 and are in last place in the NL West.
COLORADO ROCKIES VS ST. LOUIS CARDINALS BETTING PICK
The Pick: OVER 8 Runs
This game will be played at Busch Stadium at 8:15 ET on Friday, June 7th.
HOW TO BET THE ROCKIES VS CARDINALS:
- We have the Cardinals winning by a score of 6 to 5
- However, if you’re looking for a run line pick, we like the Rockies to cover
- As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over
Colorado picked up a 3-2 road win over the Cardinals in the most recent game of this series. The Rockies had a two-run 5th inning and scored the game’s go-ahead run in the 6th. As for the Cardinals, they scored their only two runs in the 6th. Heading into the game, the Rockies were at +190 on the money line.
Sonny Gray got the start for the Cardinals, going just 4 2/3 innings while giving up three runs and took the loss. Cal Quantrill put together a good outing for the Rockies, getting the win after going five innings and not giving up a run.
At the plate, Masyn Winn went 2/5 with two RBIs for the Cardinals. Trevor Story had a two-hit game for the Rockies, scoring two runs.
Rockies Records & Stats
Colorado is 22-40 overall, and they are 16 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. The Rockies have gone 9-23 on the road compared to 13-17 at home. So far, they are 9-14 against other teams in the NL West.
The Rockies have really struggled as the underdog this year, going 22-40 overall. They have also struggled in the series, coming in with a series record of 4-15-1. Colorado has dropped two straight series heading into today’s game. So far, they have yet to lose a game as the favorite this year.
When betting the run line on the Rockies this season, it’s been a mixed bag. They have a losing record vs. the run line overall at 32-30, but they’ve been slightly better on the road at 17-15. Their average run margin for the season is -1.5, and they’ve been outscored by an average of 1.8 runs per game on the road. They’ve been outscored by an average of 1.3 runs per game at home.
The Rockies are on the road in St. Louis today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs. Colorado’s games have averaged 9.7 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 31-30. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 5-2. Overall, 67.7% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8 runs.
Colorado is sending left-hander Austin Gomber to the mound today as he faces his former team, the Cardinals. Gomber has made 11 starts this season and has a record of 1-3 with an ERA of 3.06. Looking at his overall numbers, Gomber has a WHIP of 1.18 and has issued just 2.92 walks per nine innings compared to 6.28 strikeouts. Gomber’s most recent outing was a rough one, as he took the loss against the Dodgers, giving up three earned runs in three innings of work. Before that, he had a streak of three straight starts without giving up a homer.
Colorado’s offense has been pretty average this season, as they come into the game with the 10th best batting average in the league and are 8th in home runs. However, they are just 21st in runs per game (4.1) and have been even worse on the road, averaging just 3.7 runs per contest. The Rockies have been striking out at a high rate this season and are also near the bottom of the league in walks.
Shortstop Ezequiel Tovar and Ryan McMahon have been the Rockies’ top power threats this season, with Tovar coming into the game with eight homers and McMahon leading the team with 34 RBIs. McMahon is also batting .273 for the season. Over his last 10 games, Brendan Rodgers has gone 12/39, and Charlie Blackmon has also been swinging a hot bat, going 11/33 in his last eight games.
Cardinals Records & Stats
St. Louis is 29-32 overall and is 3rd in the NL Central, 6.5 games behind the Brewers for the division lead. The Cardinals are 5-7 against other NL Central teams this year. The Cardinals are looking to pick up a win today, as they dropped the first game of the series vs. the Rockies.
At home, the Cardinals are 13-13 this year and 16-19 on the road. So far, they have been even at 14-14 as the favorite and 15-18 as the underdog. St. Louis’ overall series record is 10-10, but they have dropped two straight series.
When betting the run line on the St. Louis Cardinals, it’s been more profitable to take them as the underdog this season. They are 19-14 against the run line in those games, compared to just 10-18 when they are the favorite. Overall, the Cardinals are 29-32 against the run line this season, with an average run margin of -0.8 runs per game.
The St. Louis Cardinals are playing host to the Colorado Rockies today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs. The combined run average for Cardinals games this season is 8.5 runs, and their over/under record is 26-32. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, the Cardinals’ record is 4-6-1. This season, 55.7% of the Cardinals’ games have had over/under lines set at more than 8 runs, and their current under streak is at 2 games.
Lance Lynn is looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Phillies, where he gave up four earned runs in four innings of work. In that outing, he gave up two homers. Lynn finished with a no-decision in the game. Before that outing, he had pitched well, picking up the win vs. the Orioles and giving up just one earned run in six innings of work. Lynn’s ERA for the season is 3.23, along with a record of 2-3. Opponents are batting .233 off the right-hander this season. Per nine innings, Lynn is averaging 3.67 walks compared to 8.36 strikeouts.
St. Louis’s offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, averaging just 3.9 runs per game. They have been slightly better at home, averaging 4 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .233, which is 17th in the league, and are also near the bottom of the league in slugging percentage, OPS, and isolated power.
Nolan Gorman has been the Cardinals’ top power threat this season, as his 14 home runs are 7th in the league. He has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 8/23 in his last six games with four homers. Alec Burleson has been a nice surprise for the Cardinals, as he is batting .275 and has gone deep eight times.