St. Louis Cardinals vs Philadelphia Phillies

MLB · Fri, Aug 21, 6:41 PM EDT

AI Pick
Philadelphia PhilliesSpread-1.5+110on Bovada
Confidence 97/99 (Slight Value)Market prob 49.4%Edge 1.8%
Why this pick

Philadelphia Phillies have 6 factors working in their favor: On a 6-game winning streak. 5-0 in last week. Playing at home — crowd, routine, and familiarity advantage. The tight -1.5-point spread indicates a close game despite being favored. Low-scoring defensive game projected (O/U 8.5).

Factors driving the pick
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Winning Streak
On a 6-game winning streak
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Hot Streak
5-0 in last week
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Home Field
Playing at home — crowd, routine, and familiarity advantage
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Recent Pitching Edge
Jesus Luzardo 1.25 vs Hunter Dobbins 2.76 over last 3 starts
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Pitcher Hot
Jesus Luzardo at 1.25 ERA over last 3 starts
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Opponent Bullpen Cold
Opponent bullpen at 12.71 ERA over last 2 games (5.7 IP)
Best lines available
+110
Bovada
+110
Caesars
+110
BetMGM
+109
DraftKings
+105
Fanatics

Frequently asked

What is SlateSense's pick for St. Louis Cardinals vs Philadelphia Phillies?

SlateSense's AI model picks Philadelphia Phillies Spread (-1.5) at +110 on Bovada, with a confidence of 97/99 (Slight Value).

When does St. Louis Cardinals vs Philadelphia Phillies start?

St. Louis Cardinals vs Philadelphia Phillies is scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2026 (MLB). Times listed are ET.

What are the best odds for Philadelphia Phillies Spread (-1.5)?

Best available: Bovada (+110), Caesars (+110), BetMGM (+110).

How does SlateSense generate its picks?

SlateSense scores each side of every game across 50+ factors including team records, recent form, pitcher/goalie matchups, line movement, weather, injuries, rest, advanced metrics (run differential, net rating, etc.), and market disagreement. The model picks the side with the larger factor score when the gap is meaningful.

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