The San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals headline Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN to wrap up the weekend card. After splitting the last two days, this is the rubber match to decide a series winner.
Tommy Edman visits the bullpen! pic.twitter.com/VPrcdPgNbt
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) May 14, 2022
San Francisco got things started with an 8-2 win on Friday night. Jordan Hicks was fine through 5 innings, with 3 hits and 3 earned runs allowed. However, the bullpen offered no help.
The Cardinals responded with a 4-0 win behind a stellar performance from Dakota Hudson. Hudson went 5 innings of scoreless pitching on the bump.
Jakob Junis put in good work through 5.2 innings of work. Junis was tagged for 6 hits and 2 earned runs, but no run support caved in on the Giants on Saturday.
With the loss, the Giants dropped to 20-13 on the season, but remain within striking distance of the Dodgers and Padres. The Giants are just a half-game behind for the lead in the NL West.
Does this look like we could have a three-team race in the NL West this season? It’s setting up to be a thrilling season in this division a year after the Padres bowed out in a duel between the Giants and Dodgers.
Carlos Rodon and Adam Wainwright are in the saddle to open this one Sunday. Both look to go deep into the evening. Head below for our free Giants vs. Cardinals prediction on May 15, 2022.
San Francisco Giants vs. St. Louis Cardinals Live Betting Odds:
| Teams | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Giants | +1.5 (-170) | -150 | Over 7 (-120) |
| St. Louis Cardinals | +1.5 (-140) | +126 | Under 7 (+100) |
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| Team Data | San Francisco Giants | St. Louis Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Record | 20-13 | 18-15 |
| Away/Home Record | 8-8 | 10-5 |
| Batting Average | .242 | .237 |
| Batting Average Away/Home | .230 | .240 |
| Runs Per 9 | 5.08 | 4.44 |
| Team ERA | 3.41 | 3.44 |
| Team ERA Away/Home | 2.97 | 3.65 |
Giants vs. Cardinals Prediction:
Adam Wainwright is aging like a fine wine that never seems to get worse. He is a 40-year-old who continues to put in work for the Cardinals.
Wainwright finished with an ERA of 3.15 and a 3.05 the past two years. He recorded an ERA of 3.05 and a 1.06 WHIP in 32 starts a season ago.
He’s off to another consistent start and on par with what he accomplished last year. Wainwright has a 3.18 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in six appearances in 2022.
His production at home has been in good form, as Wainwright has posted an ERA of 2.25 and a .222 OBA. Yes, Carlos Rodon is pitching well this season, but the oddsmakers aren’t giving Wainwright much respect. He had a very brief stint on the IL, but returns tonight.
San Francisco Giants vs. St. Louis Cardinals Betting Trends:
Giants
- Record (Last 10): 6-4
- 1-4 overall in their previous five games after a loss
- 1-4 overall in their previous five games after scoring 2 or fewer runs
- 3-10 overall in their previous 13 games at St. Louis
- 8-3 overall in their previous 11 games versus the NL Central
- 16-5 overall in their previous 21 games on a Sunday
Cardinals
- Record (Last 10): 5-5
- 16-5 overall in their previous 21 games versus a left-handed starter
- 9-4 overall in their previous 13 games versus a team with a winning percentage better than 60%
- 10-3 overall in their previous 13 games at home versus the Giants
- 2-5 overall in their previous seven games
- OVER is 4-1 in their previous five games as an underdog at home
Carlos Rodon has been in terrific form this season. He goes into Sunday Night Baseball with a 1.80 ERA and 0.91 WHIP through 5.2 innings per game.
In his previous two starts, Rodon allowed 9 hits and 4 earned runs through 12 innings for a 3.00 ERA. Rodon has allowed 2 home runs and 4 RBIs versus the Cards in 31 at-bats.
The Cards have done damage against left-handed pitching this season. They are hitting .255 with a .338 OBP and 6.37 runs per 9 innings.
They tested Yadier Molina… it did not end well! pic.twitter.com/f0eKI3Dtjb
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) May 14, 2022
St. Louis looks worth a look on Sunday night. The price doesn’t match what it should actually be at Busch Stadium. There looks like value on the Cardinals as home underdogs in this one.
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