Cardinals vs. Nationals Game Preview: Live MLB Prediction, Odds & Picks
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Cardinals vs. Nationals preview (Apr 8). Updated every 15 minutes with current odds (Cardinals -130), CJ Abrams props & pitching matchup: Michael McGreevy vs. Miles Mikolas (probable).
Today's Data Snapshot
| Market Source: | FanDuel Sportsbook |
|---|---|
| Primary Prediction: | Nationals +1.5 |
| Key Player Prop: | CJ Abrams Over 0.5 Runs |
| Probable Pitchers: | Michael McGreevy (RHP; 2.53 ERA) vs. Miles Mikolas (RHP; 14.46 ERA) |



St. Louis Cardinals
6-5
NATS

Washington Nationals
4-7

GAME PREDICTIONS
PREDICTED GAME OUTCOME
CHANCE TO WIN
Model Picks
Nationals
Nationals +1.5
Nationals
Nationals +110
Total
Total O 8.5
Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model
LATEST INJURY STATUS
Cardinals INJURIES
The St. Louis Cardinals transferred OF Lars Nootbaar from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to ongoing complications from heel surgery.
The St. Louis Cardinals placed RHP Matt Pushard on the 15-day injured list with right knee patellar tendinitis.
The St. Louis Cardinals placed RHP Hunter Dobbins on the 15-day injured list due to a right knee ACL reconstruction-rehabilitation.
Nationals INJURIES
The Washington Nationals placed LHP DJ Herz on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
The Washington Nationals placed RHP Josiah Gray on the 60-day injured list with a right flexor strain.
The Washington Nationals placed RHP Trevor Williams on the 60-day injured list due to a right elbow sprain.






















