The Diamondbacks (55-47, 27-25 home) host the Cardinals (45-57, 23-31 away) in game three of this National League series. Getting the start for the Diamondbacks is Zac Gallen while the Cardinals are turning to Jack Flaherty. Read on to get my best bet for this Arizona Diamondbacks vs. St. Louis Cardinals matchup.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS VS ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks -160

This game will be played at Chase Field at 3:40 ET on Wednesday, July 26th.

WHY BET THE ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS:

  • The Cardinals are just 1-4 in their last five road games.
  • So far, the Diamondbacks are 3-2 against the Cardinals this season.
  • Jack Flaherty has given up three home runs across his last two starts.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS LOOKING FOR UPSET AS ROAD UNDERDOGS

So far this season, the Cardinals have a series record of 12-16-4 and overall record of 45-57. This mark has St. Louis placed 4th in the NL Central. On the road, they have a below .500 record of 23-31.

Jack Flaherty has taken the mound 20 times in the 2023 season, boasting a 7-6 record. His ERA stands at 4.38, with opposing batters hitting .271 against him. On the road, Flaherty is 3-3 with an ERA of 3.67; however, his home record is less impressive at 4-3 and an ERA of 8.41. Teams have a slugging percentage of .409 against him this season.

Jack Flaherty was dealt the loss in the Cardinals’ 4-3 defeat to the Cubs, despite pitching six innings and allowing four runs on eight hits. Unfortunately, his efforts were not enough to secure a victory for St. Louis.

For the season, the Cardinals are 7th in batting average, hitting a combined .256. Over their last ten games, they have hit .267 which is 6th in that span. St. Louis’ average of 4.7 runs per game puts them 11th in the league. In terms of home runs, they have gone deep 137 times and have a team slugging percentage of .428.

Nolan Arenado is having a great season for the St. Louis Cardinals, boasting a .287 batting average and .521 slugging percentage. In the team’s last ten games, Arenado has been on fire, leading the Cards in hits with a .335 average.

WILL THE ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?

The Diamondbacks head into today’s game looking to build on their above .500 record at home (27-25). Their overall record of 55-47 has them placed 2nd in the NL West. Through 33 series, the Diamondbacks are 19-11-3.

Zac Gallen of the Arizona Diamondbacks has had a successful season thus far, boasting an 11-4 record and 3.18 ERA. His home ERA is an impressive 1.52, while his road ERA is 5.47. Gallen’s WHIP for the season stands at 1.06 and opposing batters are hitting .225 against him with a slugging percentage of .357.

Zac Gallen was unable to secure a win in his last outing, despite recording a quality start. The right-hander allowed five hits and three earned runs over seven innings, but the Diamondbacks ultimately fell to the Braves 7-5.

This season, the Diamondbacks are 7th in the league at 4.9 runs per game. Over their last five games, they have a combined batting average of .243 (15th) leading to 4 runs per contest. Overall, they are generating 3.3 walks per game compared to 7 strikeouts. Arizona’s on-base percentage of .327 has them 9th in the MLB.

Ketel Marte has been a major contributor to the Diamondbacks’ offense this season, as evidenced by his two home runs in the team’s last five games. With 17 long balls on the year, and a .294 batting average, Marte has been an integral part of Arizona’s success in 2023.