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10,000 Sim Trials Run
PHI

Philadelphia Phillies

Away

64-57 (32-27 Away)

Last 5 Form
L L W W L
Projected Final Score
4.9 2.5
Projected Total: 7.4 (O/U: 7.9)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
PHI: -165 | STL: +145
STL

St. Louis Cardinals

Home

60-60 (31-34 Home)

Last 5 Form
W L W L W

Simulated Outcome Probability

Philadelphia Phillies Win Prob
73.6%
+11.3% Value Edge
St. Louis Cardinals Win Prob
26.4%
No Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the Philadelphia Phillies to win outright in 73.6% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: PHI -1.5 / STL +1.5
PHI covers (+105) +10.3% Edge 59.1%
STL covers (-125) 40.9%
Total O/U: 7.9
OVER (-105) 43.1%
UNDER (-115) +3.4% Edge 56.9%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • đŸ’Ș Lineup Depth: PHI starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in On-Base Percentage (+0.032) and Slugging (+0.064).
  • 🐂 Bullpen Advantage: PHI relievers offer higher strikeout capacity and yield fewer home runs per batter faced compared to the STL bullpen.
  • đŸŸïž Ballpark Factor: Played at STL's stadium, which features highly pitcher-friendly park factors scaling down home-run expectations.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Philadelphia Phillies winning outright in 73.6% of run trials, with a projected score of PHI 4.9 - STL 2.5. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with PHI -1.5 covering in 59.1% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 7.9 which hit in 56.9% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
50.0%
No Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
-105
Implied Probability: 51.2%
VegasSims Recommendation
NO ACTION
Insufficient Edge

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **50.0%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Zack Wheeler (K%: 30.6%, BB%: 7.0%) faces STL's top of the order (avg OBP: 35.5%). Home starter Kyle Leahy (K%: 20.7%, BB%: 8.4%) matchups against PHI's first three hitters (avg OBP: 34.6%). No significant betting edge identified for the first inning market.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

PHI

Zack Wheeler

Away Starter
ERA 3.40
WHIP 1.09
Record 10-5
IP 124.1
SO 148
GS 22
STL

Kyle Leahy

Home Starter
ERA 3.13
WHIP 1.30
Record 10-4
IP 126.1
SO 115
GS 25

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Philadelphia Phillies

St. Louis Cardinals

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Philadelphia Phillies

L @ St. Louis Cardinals
0 - 2 | Aug 11, 2026
W @ St. Louis Cardinals
6 - 5 | Aug 10, 2026
W vs Toronto Blue Jays
7 - 6 | Aug 09, 2026
L vs Toronto Blue Jays
5 - 7 | Aug 08, 2026
L vs Toronto Blue Jays
4 - 5 | Aug 07, 2026

St. Louis Cardinals

W vs Philadelphia Phillies
2 - 0 | Aug 11, 2026
L vs Philadelphia Phillies
5 - 6 | Aug 10, 2026
W vs Colorado Rockies
7 - 4 | Aug 09, 2026
L vs Colorado Rockies
6 - 8 | Aug 08, 2026
W vs Colorado Rockies
3 - 2 | Aug 07, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Home St. Louis Cardinals defeated Philadelphia Phillies
2 - 0 | Aug 11, 2026
Away Philadelphia Phillies defeated St. Louis Cardinals
6 - 5 | Aug 10, 2026

Injury Reports

Philadelphia Phillies 42 reported

P Adilson Peralta
7-Day
RF Adolis GarcĂ­a
60-Day
SS Aidan Miller
7-Day
P Albertt Medina
60-Day
P Alexander De Los Santos
60-Day
P Andrew Bechtold
- Full Season
P Andrew Walling
60-Day
P Brad Keller
60-Day
P Braeden Fausnaught
60-Day
OF Brayden Bakes
7-Day
P Braydon Tucker
7-Day
P Caleb Kilian
15-Day
P Casey Steward
- Full Season
P Connor Gillispie
- Full Season
P Daniel Robert
- Full Season
P Eligio Arias
60-Day
SS Erick Brito
60-Day
P Ethan Chenault
- Full Season
LF Felix Reyes
60-Day
OF Jalvin Arias
- Full Season
P Jesus Montiel
60-Day
CF Johan Rojas
60-Day
P Jonathan Gonzalez
60-Day
P Jorge Miranda
60-Day
OF Jose Briceno
60-Day
P Jose Pena Jr.
60-Day
P Kolby Allard
60-Day
P Levi Stoudt
- Full Season
C Luke Davis
60-Day
P MT Morrissey
7-Day
C Mark Kolozsvary
60-Day
P Matthew Potok
7-Day
IF Maylerson Casanova
- Full Season
P Naiker Velazquez
60-Day
OF Nathanael Cijntje
- Full Season
SS Owen Clyne
60-Day
C Rafael MarchĂĄn
10-Day
P Tanner Banks
60-Day
2B Tyler Pettorini
7-Day
P Wesley Moore
- Full Season
C Yhoan Escalona
- Full Season
P Zack Tukis
- Full Season

St. Louis Cardinals 30 reported

P Alan Reyes
7-Day
P Alex Breckheimer
60-Day
P Alex Cornwell
- Full Season
P Andre Pallante
15-Day
P Bruno LĂłpez
60-Day
P Ethan Young
60-Day
RF Everson Pereira
10-Day
P Frank Elissalt
60-Day
P Hunter Dobbins
15-Day
P Ixan Henderson
60-Day
P Jake Shelagowski
60-Day
P Joseph King
60-Day
C Josh Kross
60-Day
P Jovi GĂĄlvez
7-Day
P Keiverson RamĂ­rez
7-Day
P Leonel Sequera
60-Day
P Leonil De Leon
60-Day
P Mason Burns
- Full Season
SS Masyn Winn
10-Day
P Max Rajcic
60-Day
P Nate Dohm
7-Day
P Reiner LĂłpez
- Full Season
P Robbie Knowles
60-Day
P SaĂșl Figuereo
60-Day
P Sem Robberse
60-Day
LF Travis Honeyman
7-Day
P Tyler Bradt
60-Day
P Xavier Cruz
- Full Season
SS Yairo Padilla
7-Day
P Zack Thompson
60-Day