- Matchup: Philadelphia Phillies vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Date: Monday, August 10, 2026
- Venue: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO
- Broadcast: Cardinals.TV
- Betting Odds: Philadelphia (-132) | St. Louis (+110)
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On Monday at Busch Stadium, the St. Louis Cardinals (58-58) will aim to secure a victory against the Philadelphia Phillies (62-55). The odds favor Philadelphia at -132, while St. Louis is listed at +110. The total runs projected for this game is 9. Starting pitchers will be Andrew Painter and Hunter Dobbins.
The Philadelphia Phillies are currently averaging 4.4 runs per game, ranking 17th in the MLB. They have accumulated 516 runs and maintain a team on-base percentage (OBP) of .307. The squad has successfully recorded 164 doubles and 145 home runs, with 499 RBIs and 930 total hits this season, posting a batting average of .238. Phillies have a slugging percentage of .401, striking out 1,008 times while earning 356 walks.
On the pitching front, the Phillies have a team ERA of 4.20, placing them 19th in the league, with 1,140 strikeouts logged by their pitchers. The staff has given up 141 home runs and allowed 515 runs total, ranking 16th. They have recorded 352 walks and a FIP (Fielding Independent Pitching) of 3.83. Throughout the season, the Phillies have conceded 999 hits (averaging 8.7 hits per 9 innings) and 482 earned runs, with a K/BB ratio of 3.24 and a WHIP (Walks and Hits per Innings Pitched) of 1.31.
This season, the Phillies have used 391 relievers, with 122 inherited runners, of which 38.5% have scored. The bullpen has secured 47 holds (ranked 26th in the league). Philadelphia’s relief pitchers have entered games with opponents already on base 87 times and have made 103 high-leverage appearances. They have achieved 30 saves from 44 save opportunities, leading to a save conversion rate of 68.2% in 93 save situations.
The Phillies have converted 67.4% of balls in play into outs over 9,303 innings, ranking them 29th in the league. They have made 3,101 putouts, recorded 956 assists, and committed 60 errors, leading to a fielding percentage of .985 (17th in MLB) with 68 double plays completed.
Painted has a career record of 1-8, with a FIP of 6.38 over 339 batters faced. He has allowed 90 hits (10.8 hits per 9 innings), issued 28 walks, and owns an ERA of 6.48 (allowing 54 earned runs) with a WHIP of 1.573. Over his career, he has pitched 75 innings while accumulating 63 strikeouts.
The St. Louis Cardinals have amassed 119 home runs and 489 RBIs this season. They’ve recorded 159 doubles, drawn 375 walks, and scored 502 runs, achieving an on-base percentage of .315 and a batting average of .239. They currently maintain a slugging percentage of .378, averaging 4.33 runs per game (18th in baseball), while striking out 897 times (27th in MLB) and getting a total of 928 hits.
This pitching staff has a team WHIP of 1.339 and a FIP of 4.09. The strikeout-to-walk ratio is at 7.70 (890 strikeouts to 390 walks). The Cardinals are ranked 24th in MLB for total hits allowed, surrendering 996, and have given up 114 home runs, yielding an average of 4.44 runs per 9 innings (12th in the league). Their ERA stands at 4.10, with 472 earned runs allowed.
Ranked 17th in MLB with a 61.1% save rate, the Cardinals have utilized 389 relievers this season. Their relief staff has made 147 high-leverage appearances and taken the mound in 126 situations with runners on base. In 134 save opportunities, the Cardinals have recorded 77 holds, with 21 blown saves, converting 33 of 54 save chances.
The Cardinals’ defensive efficiency is 69.4% (18th in MLB) over 9,318 innings. They have achieved 107 double plays and hold a fielding percentage of .988 (5th in the majors), with 3,106 putouts, 1,095 assists, and 51 errors.
Career-wise, Dobbins has allowed 99 hits while accumulating 81 strikeouts in 101 innings pitched, with a 6-3 career record. His earned run average is 3.92, allowing 8.8 hits per nine innings with 44 earned runs allowed, a WHIP of 1.287, and a FIP of 3.90. He has faced 425 batters during his professional career.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB clash, whether it’s against the spread or the moneyline?
Recommendation: Back St. Louis (+110) and the under on 9 runs
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