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Anticipation builds for the July 19, 2025, MLB clash between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. This second game of a three-game series promises an intriguing matchup, with both teams looking to gain an edge. Betting odds and expert predictions are already circulating, offering insights into what could be a tightly contested affair.
Pitching Matchup
The mound will feature a compelling pitching duel:
- St. Louis Cardinals: Sonny Gray (3.50 ERA) is slated to start. Gray has been in strong form, boasting a 2.54 ERA over his last 28.1 innings and an impressive 79:9 K:BB ratio over his last 12 appearances.
- Arizona Diamondbacks: Ryne Nelson (3.68 ERA) will take the hill for the Diamondbacks. Nelson looks to rebound after a recent outing where he allowed four runs over four innings, breaking a streak of five straight starts with two or fewer runs allowed.
Betting Odds and Predictions
Odds and predictions for the game are varied, reflecting the competitive nature of the matchup:
- Head to Head:
- Diamondbacks: $1.77
- Cardinals: $2.10
- Run Line:
- Diamondbacks -1.5: $2.54
- Cardinals +1.5: $1.54
- Total (Over/Under 9 Runs):
- Over: $1.91
- Under: $1.91
Key Takeaways from Analytics:
- Stats Insider’s model gives the Diamondbacks a 53% chance of winning.
- The Cardinals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 64% of the time.
- The 9-run over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Expert Picks
Several experts have weighed in with their best bets:
- Stats Insider: Recommends betting on the Cardinals to win at $2.10, Cardinals +1.5 at $1.54, and Under 9 runs at $1.91.
- Statsalt: Predicts a Cardinals Moneyline win, citing Sonny Gray’s strong performance, and an Under bet for the total runs.
- Doc’s Sports: Suggests taking the Arizona Diamondbacks at +150 and the Under 8 runs.
- I personally will go with Doc´s Sports prediction
Team Performance and Context
Both teams enter this game with recent inconsistencies:
- St. Louis Cardinals: Currently 51-46, they are 6.5 games behind the Cubs in the NL Central but only 1.5 games out of the third NL wild-card spot. They swept the Diamondbacks earlier in the season but have since experienced a slump, losing eight of their last 12 games.
- Arizona Diamondbacks: With a 47-50 record, they are fourth in the NL West, four games behind the Cardinals and 5.5 games out of the wild-card race. They also ended the All-Star break on a poor note, losing eight of their last 12.
Player Spotlight: Corbin Carroll
Arizona’s Corbin Carroll is a player to watch. His season stats include a .245 batting average, .324 OBP, and .550 SLG, with 47 RBIs and 79 hits in 80 games. Prop bets for Carroll include 1.5 hits (Over +175, Under -235) and 1.5 total bases (Over -115, Under -111). Doc’s Sports suggests taking the Over on his total bases.
Sources
- Diamondbacks vs Cardinals Prediction and MLB Tips, Stats Insider.
- Cardinals vs Diamondbacks Prediction and Picks for July 19 2025, Statsalt.
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction, 7/19/2025 MLB Picks, Best Bets & Odds, Doc’s Sports.
- Corbin Carroll Best MLB Prop Bets Today vs St. Louis Cardinals 7/19/2025, Doc’s Sports.
