This game is a fade of Mikolas who has an ERA over 11 and gave up a ton of runs in his last two games. Look for plenty of runs in this game as the total should go over. The Phillies have enough offensive firepower to get over the total themselves. St. Louis should get a couple off of Sanchez who can also give up runs and has given up 5 earned runs and 3 homeruns to start the season in two starts. The Cardinals have played their last four of five home games over the total as well, in fact they are 9-3-1 to the Over in their last 13 home games. Mikolas is also 4-2 to the Over as a home underdog of +125 to +175.

Best bet: take Over the Total.