It's time for the Cardinals to close the book on Adam Wainwright. He hasn't been good for three years and he's not going to regain his form at 37. Wainwright's ERA the past three seasons are 4.62, 5.11 and 4.46. He was roughed up in his first start this season.

Wainwright is going against lefty Matt Strahm, who also had a rough opening start this year. Neither pitcher is going to be aided by the weather conditions, which call for wind to be blowing out at 12 mph.

The Padres are a much better offensive club this season and they usually hit better away from Petco Park. The Over is 9-3-1 in their last 13 road games. The Cardinals have gone Over in 14 of their last 17 home games when facing a lefty starter.