The St. Louis Cardinals wrap up their weekend set against the Washington Nationals on Sunday afternoon at Nationals Park. Read our preview for the Cardinals vs Nationals. St. Louis extended their winning streak with a 10-0 rout in Friday’s opener, while Washington aims to salvage the finale. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35 PM EST.
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Betting Preview For Cardinals vs Nationals
- Venue: Nationals Park
- When: Sunday, 12th May 2024
- Time: 1:35 PM EST
- Teams to play: St. Louis Cardinals vs Washington Nationals
- Expert Picks: Washington Nationals
Odds provided by 1XBet
Betting On St. Louis Cardinals
- 1XBet Spread: -1.5
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 3.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 1.242
The Cardinals are red-hot, entering Sunday on a six-game winning streak. Friday’s dominant win featured a complete game shutout from Erick Fedde and an 11-hit offensive barrage. Nolan Arenado and Willson Contreras led the way as St. Louis continues to climb the NL Central standings.
On the mound, veteran right-hander Miles Mikolas gets the nod. While Mikolas has been serviceable recently, inconsistency continues to follow him, and he struggled in his last start against the Pirates. He’ll need a sharper outing to extend the Cards’ win streak.
Betting On Washington Nationals
- 1XBet Spread: +1.5
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 3.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 3.99
Washington looks to avoid a sweep and break a three-game skid. Despite Friday’s blowout, CJ Abrams remained a bright spot with three hits. However, the Nationals struggled to capitalize with runners in scoring position and continue to be plagued by bullpen issues.
MacKenzie Gore will take the mound on Sunday. He leads the NL in strikeouts (68 in 46 innings) and has the stuff to dominate, even though he’s had rough outings historically against St. Louis. If Gore can limit traffic and get some run support, the Nats have a strong chance to grab the finale.
MatchPlug Prediction For Cardinals vs Nationals
St. Louis enters hot, but MacKenzie Gore gives the Nationals an edge on the mound. While Miles Mikolas has experience, he’s shown vulnerability this season. Gore’s ability to miss bats and control the game early will be key against a Cardinals team that stranded plenty of runners in their last win.
Final Prediction: Washington Nationals ML
