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Washington Nationals<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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St. Louis Cardinals<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
+125<\/span>O\/U: 7.5
(-110\/-110)<\/span>-145<\/span><\/div>\n

As the St. Louis Cardinals prepare to host the Washington Nationals on July 9, 2025, they enter the matchup following a solid victory over the Nationals yesterday, winning 4-2. The Cardinals, standing at 49-43, are enjoying an above-average season and currently sit in a more favorable position than the Nationals, who are struggling at 37-54.<\/p>\n

In today’s game, the Cardinals are projected to start right-handed pitcher Andre Pallante, who has had a mixed season with a 5-4 record and a 4.10 ERA<\/a>. Despite being ranked as the 81st best starting pitcher in MLB, his recent performance shows promise; Pallante pitched a complete game shutout in his last start on July 1, allowing no earned runs over seven innings. However, he faces a challenge against a Nationals lineup that, while not particularly strong overall, has the 8th best stolen base record in MLB, which could put pressure on his ability to control the game.<\/p>\n

MacKenzie Gore, the left-handed pitcher for the Nationals, has also had his ups and downs this season, with a 3-8 record and a much better ERA of 3.11<\/a>, ranking him 43rd among MLB starters. Gore’s tendency to issue walks\u2014projected at 1.8 today\u2014could further complicate matters against a Cardinals offense that ranks 14th overall but has shown flashes of potential.<\/p>\n

With the Cardinals favored in the betting market, they have an average implied team total of 4.04 runs, while the Nationals are projected at a low 3.46 runs. Given Pallante’s ability to limit runs and his recent form, the Cardinals are positioned well to capitalize on their home advantage and continue their winning streak against a struggling Nationals team.<\/p>\n

Washington Nationals Insights<\/h3>\n
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    Washington Nationals – 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline (-110)<\/strong><\/div>\n
    MacKenzie Gore is an extreme flyball pitcher (33.8% FB% per the leading projection system, THE BAT) and should be helped pitching in the #26 HR venue in the majors in this matchup.<\/div>\n
    Explain:<\/strong> This pitcher’s skill set matches up particularly well with the park he’s in today, which may lead to better-than-usual performance.<\/em><\/small><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Riley Adams – Over\/Under 0.5 Total Bases (-145\/+110)<\/strong><\/div>\n
    With a .197 wOBA over the past 14 days, Riley Adams has been struggling at the plate.<\/div>\n
    Explain:<\/strong> Recent struggles may mean the player is not seeing the ball well, is playing hurt, or has something going on that will hamper him in the short-term.<\/em><\/small><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    The 7.9% Barrel% of the Washington Nationals grades them out as the #23 club in the game this year by this metric.<\/div>\n
    Explain:<\/strong> Barrel% measures how often a player hits the ball at the optimal exit velocity and launch angle and is a terrific measure of underlying power.<\/em><\/small><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    St. Louis Cardinals Insights<\/h3>\n
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      Andre Pallante – Over\/Under 3.5 Strikeouts (-145\/+115)<\/strong><\/div>\n
      Contrary to popular belief, fastballs are generally a pitcher’s least effective pitch. Andre Pallante has relied on his off-speed and breaking balls 8.2% more often this year (39.1%) than he did last year (30.9%).<\/div>\n
      Explain:<\/strong> A pitcher who limits has fastball usage will instead heavily use change-ups, curveballs, sliders, etc. These are far more effective pitches at preventing runs and generating strikeouts.<\/em><\/small><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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      Brendan Donovan – Over\/Under 0.5 Hits (-250\/+190)<\/strong><\/div>\n
      Brendan Donovan’s batting average skill is projected to be in the 97th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).<\/div>\n
      Explain:<\/strong> THE BAT X is a highly sophisticated projection system that accounts for a multitude of factors and regularly tests among the most accurate systems available. Batting average is the most common measure of a player’s ability to generate hits.<\/em><\/small><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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      Lars Nootbaar – Over\/Under 0.5 Total Bases (-125\/-105)<\/strong><\/div>\n
      Lars Nootbaar hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (41.4% \u2014 100th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he’ll be hitting towards the game’s 7th-shallowest CF fences today.<\/div>\n
      Explain:<\/strong> This player’s skill set matches up particularly well with the park he’s in today, which may lead to better-than-usual performance.<\/em><\/small><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Betting Trends<\/h3>\n
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        St. Louis Cardinals – Run Line -1.5 (+160)<\/strong><\/div>\n
        The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Run Line in 36 of their last 60 games (+12.05 Units \/ 15% ROI)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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        Washington Nationals – Over\/Under 3.5 Team Total (-120\/-110)<\/strong><\/div>\n
        The Washington Nationals have hit the Team Total Under in 45 of their last 76 games (+10.94 Units \/ 12% ROI)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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        Alec Burleson – Over\/Under 0.5 Runs (+140\/-185)<\/strong><\/div>\n
        Alec Burleson has hit the Runs Under in 11 of his last 15 games (+5.90 Units \/ 25% ROI)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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