Cardinals vs Blue Jays Predictions, Picks, Odds — 9-13

Cardinals vs. Blue Jays Pick and Prediction

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Toronto Blue Jays are scheduled to face off in a three-game series at Rogers Centre this weekend, with the first game set for Friday, September 9th. The Cardinals are currently in first place in the NL Central, while the Blue Jays are in second place in the AL East. Both teams are in contention for a playoff spot, so this series could have significant implications for the postseason. The Cardinals have been one of the hottest teams in baseball since the All-Star break, going 42-20. They are led by a strong offense that is averaging 5.2 runs per game, and a pitching staff that has a 3.28 ERA. The Blue Jays have also been playing well lately, going 32-24 since the break. They are led by a young and talented offense that is averaging 5.0 runs per game, and a pitching staff that has a 4.07 ERA. The Blue Jays have a slight edge over the Cardinals in terms of pitching, but the Cardinals are the better hitting team. The Cardinals are also the more experienced team, with several players who have been to the playoffs before.

Cardinals vs. Blue Jays Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals (+110) / Blue Jays (-130) • Run line: Cardinals +1.5 (-180) / Blue Jays -1.5 (+155) • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (-110)

Prediction

This is a tough series to predict, as both teams are very evenly matched. The Cardinals are the better hitting team, but the Blue Jays have the better pitching staff. The Cardinals are also the more experienced team, but the Blue Jays are playing at home. Ultimately, I think the Cardinals will win this series 2-1. They are the more experienced team and they are playing with a lot of confidence right now. The Blue Jays are a good team, but I think the Cardinals will be too much for them in this series.