Washington Nationals (72-82) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (75-79) September 19, 2026 7:15 pm EDT The Line: St. Louis Cardinals -132 / Washington Nationals 109; Over/Under: 8.5 (Get latest betting odds)
The St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals clash Saturday in an MLB game at Busch Stadium. Here’s a Cardinals vs. Nationals Prediction. This article will include a Cardinals vs. Nationals Pick.
The Washington Nationals are 72-82 on the year and play the Tigers and Mets next. The Washington Nationals are batting .247 on the season, with a .323 OBP and a .426 slugging percentage. The Washington Nationals’ pitching staff has a 4.69 ERA and a 1.39 WHIP. CJ Abrams leads the Washington Nationals with 145 hits and 97 RBI, while James Wood and Daylen Lile have combined for 271 hits and 162 RBI.
Andrew Alvarez gets the ball for the Washington Nationals, and he is 2-6 with a 3.35 ERA and 99 strikeouts this season. This will be Alvarez’s first career game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
The St. Louis Cardinals are 75-79 on the year and play the Pirates and Brewers next. The St. Louis Cardinals are batting .242 on the season, with a .316 OBP and a .381 slugging percentage. The St. Louis Cardinals’ pitching staff has a 4.30 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP. Alec Burleson leads the St. Louis Cardinals with 164 hits and 111 RBI, while Jordan Walker and Ivan Herrera have combined for 298 hits and 165 RBI.
Michael McGreevy gets the ball for the St. Louis Cardinals, and he is 7-9 with a 3.83 ERA and 112 strikeouts this season. This will be McGreevy’s second career game against the Washington Nationals.
As I said yesterday, if forced to get involved with two teams that have nothing to play for at this point in the season, I need to get a favorable price. The Nationals have been more competitive and continue to play hard, and they cashed for us yesterday. McGreevy has been sharp with a 3.83 ERA and 1.24 WHIP, but Alvarez has been even sharper with a 3.35 ERA and 1.27 WHIP. We’re getting plus money with the Nats. I’m backing them again.