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St. Louis at San Diego

August 1, 2025
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St. Louis has split its last four games as an underdog, including an 8-6 win at the Cubs as a +140 dog. The offense is 13th in runs scored and 11th in on-base percentage. Matthew Liberatore has a 3.65 ERA on the road, and the Cardinals have won four of his last six starts. He has a 2.08 ERA against San Diego this season, while the bullpen is sixth in the majors with a 3.54 ERA. Meanwhile, San Diego is 6-6 in its last 12 as a favorite, losing as -120, -125, -163, -129, -150, and -130. The offense is 24th in runs scored and 25th in slugging. Nick Pivetta lost to the Cardinals in his last start, 3-0, as a -130 favorite. Play St. Louis.

1 unit on St. Louis +170 (moneyline) (risk 1 to return 2.7)
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