MLB PICKS / FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026

St. Louis Cardinals at Philadelphia Phillies

St. Louis Cardinals (66-63) visit the Philadelphia Phillies (70-58) at 6:40 PM ET. Probable starters: TBD for the Cardinals, J. Luzardo (3.32) for the Phillies. ParlayLab grades this matchup against the FanDuel line; the full pick selections unlock with Pro.

Away

St. Louis Cardinals

Record
66-63
L10
7-3
RPG
4.39
OPS
.699

Probable starter

TBD

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Philadelphia Phillies

Record
70-58
L10
8-2
RPG
4.49
OPS
.713

Probable starter

J. Luzardo (3.32)

Matchup context

6:40 PM ET

Weather
Wind
Rain
0%
Diff

Projected score

Lines & ParlayLab picks

Moneyline · FanDuel

STL

PHI

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Run line · FanDuel

STL

PHI

ParlayLab pick

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Pro

Total · FanDuel

O

U

ParlayLab pick

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How ParlayLab grades this matchup

ParlayLab's methodology engine projects each MLB game with a market-blended model combining team offense (season + L14 rolling RPG and OPS), starting pitcher form (ERA, WHIP, K%, home/road splits), ballpark factors (per-handedness HR and run multipliers), weather (wind direction relative to center field, temperature, precipitation), bullpen fatigue, and Statcast contact quality. Outputs are a moneyline, run-line, and total projection — each graded HIGH / MED / LOW confidence based on edge versus the FanDuel line.

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