Nationals vs. Cardinals Prediction for MLB Sunday [7/16/2023]

The St. Louis Cardinals face the Washington Nationals in MLB action at Busch Stadium on Sunday, starting at 2:15PM ET.

The Cardinals will have Jack Flaherty (6-5, 4.27 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the Nationals are going with Josiah Gray (6-7, 3.41 ERA).

Dimers' top betting picks for Nationals vs. Cardinals, plus game predictions and best odds, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Nationals vs. Cardinals

Using advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Nationals-Cardinals MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Cardinals a 61% chance of beating the Nationals.

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Nationals vs. Cardinals Odds [7/16]

• Run Line: Cardinals -1.5 (+120), Nationals +1.5 (-134)
• Moneyline: Cardinals -170, Nationals +150
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-118/+100)

The Cardinals are -1.5 favorites versus the Nationals, with +120 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Nationals (+1.5) to cover the run line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -134.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cardinals at -170. That means you can risk $170 to win $100, for a total payout of $270, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nationals at +150, where you can bet $100 to profit $150, earning a total payout of $250, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 9 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -118, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Nationals (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 9 runs has a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Nationals vs. Cardinals

• Run Line: Nationals +1.5 @ -134 via FanDuel Sportsbook (57% probability)
• Moneyline: Nationals @ +150 via PointsBet
• Total: Under 9 @ +100 via DraftKings Sportsbook

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to help you make better decisions with the legal sportsbooks in the United States.

While the Cardinals are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Nationals moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 9 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+100) that are available from DraftKings Sportsbook.

Nationals vs. Cardinals Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Cardinals are more likely to defeat the Nationals at Busch Stadium on Sunday.

This prediction is based on extensive data-driven analysis, with the Cardinals given a 61% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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Dimers has full coverage of Sunday's Nationals-Cardinals game, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting insights before Nationals vs. Cardinals on Sunday July 16, 2023.

Nationals vs. Cardinals 2023

Sunday's MLB game between the Cardinals and Nationals at Busch Stadium is scheduled to commence at 2:15PM ET.

• Who: Washington Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals
• Date: Sunday July 16, 2023
• Time: 2:15PM ET / 11:15AM PT
• Venue: Busch Stadium

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