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Philadelphia Phillies vs. St. Louis Cardinals

Game time: Aug 12, 2026 2:15 PM EDT

Team snapshot

Philadelphia Phillies

Record: 64-58 · Win pct .525

St. Louis Cardinals

Record: 61-60 · Win pct .504

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Philadelphia Phillies vs. St. Louis Cardinals

Total: Over 8.0 (-103) — Push

EV signal: Premium only

Final score: Philadelphia Phillies 1, St. Louis Cardinals 7

Why this play: The Phillies and Cardinals are set to put on a hitting clinic, making the over 8.0 a slam dunk.

Quick read:

If you’re looking for a fireworks show, the Phillies‑Cardinals clash is the perfect stage – both lineups are primed to swing, so the over 8.0 is the only sensible play.

With the Phillies chalking up 962 hits and the Cardinals not far behind at 966, you’ve got more than 1,900 hits between them, and each team has hovered around the 520‑run mark all season – a recipe that screams run‑heavy.

The only hitch is the line sits a touch high, so a sudden pitching gem could clip the total, but you’ll be laughing at the odds if the bats stay hot.

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