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St. Louis Cardinals at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s St. Louis Cardinals at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The St. Louis Cardinals (0-1) take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (2-1) for the 2nd game of a 4-game set Friday at Dodger Stadium at 10:10 p.m. ET (Apple TV+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 1-0

The Cardinals dropped their season opener 7-1 Thursday. RHP Miles Mikolas allowed 5 runs on 7 hits and allowed 2 homers in 4 1/3 IP Thursday. The Cards’ offense mustered just 3 hits. Fortunately for 1B Paul Goldschmidt, he shook off an abysmal spring, collecting all 3 of those hits — including a home run. OF Victor Scott II reached on an error and became the 1st Cardinal to steal a bag in his Major League debut in more than 100 years.

The Dodgers were led by 1B Freddie Freeman, who went 2-for-3 Thursday with a homer and 3 RBIs. SS Mookie Betts also homered, walked twice and scored 3 runs. Betts is now 7-for-11 (.636) with 2 homers and 8 RBIs in 3 games this season. The bullpen is in great shape after RHP Tyler Glasnow went 6 innings, allowing a run, and LHP Ryan Yarbrough pitched 3 scoreless frames for the save.

Cardinals at Dodgers projected starters

LHP Zack Thompson vs. RHP Bobby Miller

Thompson (5-7, 4.48 ERA) made 9 starts and 16 relief appearances in 2023. He had a 1.42 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9 in 66 1/3 innings.

  • 2023 as starter: 3-4, 4.57 ERA (45 1/3 IP), 1.32 WHIP, 46 K in 9 starts
  • 2023 road stats: 2-3, 5.88 ERA (26 IP, 17 ER) in 3 starts and 9 relief appearances
  • 2023 vs. Dodgers: Loss, 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 1 H, 2 BB, 1 K in 1 relief appearance, a 6-3 road loss April 30
  • Career vs. Dodgers: 0-1, 4.50 ERA (4 IP, 2 ER) in 3 relief appearances

Miller (11-4, 3.76 ERA) made 22 starts in 2023. He had a 1.10 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 in 124 1/3 innings.

  • 2024 spring training: 2.77 ERA (13 IP), 1.31 WHIP, 9 K
  • 2023 home stats: 5-3, 4.55 ERA (57 1/3 IP, 29 ER) in 10 starts
  • Never faced St. Louis before

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Cardinals at Dodgers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:20 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Cardinals +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Dodgers -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals +1.5 (+100) | Dodgers -1.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Cardinals at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 6, Dodgers 4

Moneyline

The Cards find a way to take one in this series, and it will be this one. Thompson looked really good in spring with a 2.25 ERA and 12 K’s in 12 IP. The Dodgers hit just .246 with a .787 OPS against lefties last season vs. .262 with a .798 OPS against righties. Thompson will miss enough bats, and the Cards’ bats will awaken just enough.

Take the CARDINALS +185.

Run line/Against the spread

I like the odds for STL here as well. If their bullpen happens to blow it or they can’t quite make it over the hump, there’s an even-money cookie at the end.

Take the CARDINALS +1.5 (+100).

Over/Under

We said Thursday’s total was going to be close, and we nailed it as the Under 9 cashed with a 7-1 final. We’re likely to sweat out another one Friday, but the Cardinals have a good offense that should show up one day later.

Take the OVER 9 (+100).

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St. Louis Cardinals at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s St. Louis Cardinals at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The St. Louis Cardinals (0-0) take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (1-1) Thursday at Dodger Stadium at 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Dodgers won series 4-3 in 2023

The Cardinals are starting the season off on the wrong foot with a slew of injuries. RHP Sonny Gray (hamstring), OF Dylan Carlson (shoulder), OF Lars Nootbaar (ribs), INF/OF Tommy Edman (wrist) and RHP Keynan Middleton (forearm) will all begin the season on the injured list. They still pack a talented roster with the likes of 3B Nolan Arenado, 1B Paul Goldschmidt and C Willson Contreras. They also have an infusion of youth with OF Jordan Walker, SS Masyn Winn and OF Victor Scott II. They have a brutal schedule to open the season, and that starts here.

The Dodgers split the series in Korea against the San Diego Padres, winning  5-2 and dropping the 2nd game 15-11. SS Mookie Betts is already turning heads by starting the season 6-for-9 (.667) with a HR and a double. The Dodgers are loaded after acquiring DH/RHP Shohei Ohtani and RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto in the offseason. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a game where they’ll be underdogs this season.

Cardinals at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Miles Mikolas vs. RHP Tyler Glasnow

Mikolas was 9-13 with a 4.78 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 6.1 K/9 in 201 1/3 IP last season.

  • Had 1 start against LA last year; 7 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 0 BB and 2 K in a no-decision
  • Was 6-6 with a 4.05 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 5.2 K/9 in 17 road starts last season

Glasnow (0-0, 3.60 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 7.2 BB/9 and 5.4 K/9 in 5 IP.

  • Wasn’t sharp in his 1st start vs Padres in Korea, allowing 2 R, 2 H, 4 BB and 3 K in 5 IP
  • Was 2-1 with a 2.35 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 12.1 K/9 in 4 starts against the NL last year as a member of the Tampa Bay Rays

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Cardinals at Dodgers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:59 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Cardinals +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Dodgers -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals +1.5 (-105) | Dodgers -1.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: +100| U: -120)

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Cardinals at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Cardinals 2

Moneyline

The Cards will be lucky to get 1 in this series, but it won’t be this game. Glasnow has the stuff to strike out 10 despite an iffy 1st start overseas.

In fact, since we’re not touching the bloated ML, take TYLER GLASNOW OVER 7.5 STRIKEOUTS (+120) for the nice return.

Run line/Against the spread

These teams met in an early season series at Dodger Stadium last year, and the Dodgers swept it. They won 7-3, 1-0 and 6-3. They are even more loaded this year, and they’ll likely take this one off the hinges.

Take the DODGERS -1.5 (-115).

Over/Under

This is the tricky one because it’s going to depend on whether the Cards score 3+ in order to cash an Over. They scored 6 runs in 3 games in an April 2023 series at Chavez Ravine last year, so I would not count on it. The Dodgers already have 2 regular season games under their belts, and the Cardinals enter the season wounded.

LEAN UNDER 9 (-120).

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Cincinnati Reds at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Cincinnati Reds at St. Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

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The Cincinnati Reds (82-78) and St. Louis Cardinals (69-91) clash Saturday as they continue a 3-game, final-weekend series. First pitch at Busch Stadium is slated for 7:15 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Cardinals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Reds lead 6-5

The Reds entered the final weekend 1 1/2 games behind the Miami Marlins for the final slot in the NL Senior Circuit brackets. Both teams won Friday (Cincinnati pounded St. Louis 19-2), so the Reds need to gain ground on Saturday or their October hopes will be dashed.

The scuffling Cardinals have scored just 4 runs over their last 3 games. They have averaged just 2.33 runs per game on a .586 OPS since Sept. 13. St. Louis is 11-20 across its last 31 games at Busch Stadium.

Reds at Cardinals projected starters

RHP Connor Phillips vs. LHP Drew Rom

Phillips (1-0, 5.66 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 4.4 BB/9 and 11.3 K/9 through 20 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 3 R, 5 H, 3 BB, 9 K in 13-12 loss at Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday
  • A 22-year-old rookie who made his Major League debut Sept. 5; clocked a 3.77 ERA across 105 combined innings at Double-A and Triple-A this season

Rom (1-4, 7.98 ERA) is tabbed for his 8th start. He has logged a 2.05 WHIP, 4.9 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 through 29 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 3 1/3 IP, 6 ER, 11 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 12-2 loss at San Diego Padres Sunday
  • A 23-year-old rookie who made his MLB debut Aug. 21; posted a 4.82 ERA in 97 IP at Triple-A this season
  • Has yielded 11 R over his last 6 2/3 IP
  • Faced the Reds on Sept. 8, allowing 9 base runners and 4 R (including 2 HR) in 3 2/3 IP

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Reds at Cardinals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines updated at 8:21 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Reds -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Cardinals +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds -1.5 (+135) | Cardinals +1.5 (-160)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Reds at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Reds 6, Cardinals 4

Moneyline

St. Louis has the edge in team analysis (based on value, clearly, and not talent), but there are some good things in Phillips’ line. However, the Cardinals are just stumbling to the finish line, phased out partly, handing out charity/tip-of-the-cap at-bats to pitchers, etc. They are a no-bet proposition at least until their first tee times next week.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

No interest: PASS.

Over/Under

Both teams yield more than 5 runs per game. Cincinnati was feeling it yesterday and today draws a rookie they pounded a few weeks back.

On a warmed-up day in St. Louis, BACK THE OVER 9 (-115).

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Cincinnati Reds at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Cincinnati Reds at St. Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

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The Cincinnati Reds (81-78) and St. Louis Cardinals (69-90) clash Friday in the opener of a 3-game, final-weekend series. First pitch at Busch Stadium is slated for 8:15 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Cardinals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: tied 5-5

Cincinnati had a big June and July, going a combined 33-22. Things slipped in August, but the Reds have rallied. After the club defeated the New York Mets Sept. 16, it was 6 games over-.500 (78-72) and tied with the Arizona Diamondbacks for the 3rd-and-final NL Wild Card berth. However, the Reds have gone just 3-6 since and they head into the final weekend 1 1/2 games behind the Miami Marlins for the final slot in the Senior Circuit brackets.

The limping-to-the-finish-line Cardinals were shut out by the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday and have averaged just 2.36 runs per game on a .588 OPS since Sept. 13. St. Louis is 11-19 across its last 30 games at Busch Stadium.

Reds at Cardinals projected starters

LHP Brandon Williamson vs. RHP Jake Woodford

Williamson (4-5, 4.54 ERA) is lined up for his 23rd start. He’s posted a 1.29 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 through 111 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 4-2 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday
  • 2023 Road stats: 2-3, 4.85 ERA in 55 2/3 IP across 12 starts
  • Allowed 4 R (3 ER) over 4 1/3 IP when he faced the Redbirds May 23 in his only career start against them

Woodford (2-2, 5.09 ERA) makes his 8th start and 15th appearance. He has registered a 1.65 WHIP, 4.1 BB/9 and 5.7 K/9 through 46 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 3 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 1 K in 5-2 win at San Diego Padres Saturday
  • Hadn’t started since April due to shoulder injuries, trips to the minors and pitching out of the bullpen
  • 2023 Home stats: 2-1, 5.20 ERA in 27 2/3 IP across 3 starts and 6 relief appearances
  • Allowed 3 R on 7 H and 2 BB in 5 IP in his only other career start against the Reds (2021)
  • Owns a 3.98 ERA and 1.34 WHIP over 79 career games

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Reds at Cardinals odds

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  • Moneyline: Reds -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Cardinals +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds -1.5 (+135) | Cardinals +1.5 (-165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Reds at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Reds 6, Cardinals 4

Moneyline

Overall team numbers peg Cincinnati as being overcooked and St. Louis as being a value, but wagering that value in the middle is something that’s dependent on the pitching match-up. Friday’s mound meeting — with a recently injured Woodford and a suspect Redbird bullpen — does not leverage anything for St. Louis.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

No interest: PASS.

Over/Under

The St. Louis bullpen owns a top-10 ERA this month (3.71 ERA) but that’s a figure tamped down by a .253 BABIP. The Cincy ‘pen is under a fatigue caution flag after being overused in the Reds series at Atlanta.

Both teams yield more than 5 runs per game. BACK THE OVER 9 (-105).

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Milwaukee Brewers at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Milwaukee Brewers at St. Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Milwaukee Brewers (86-66) are closing in on the NL Central title as they wrap up a 4-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals (67-85) on Thursday. First pitch from Busch Stadium is set for 1:15 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Brewers vs.  Cardinals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Brewers lead 5-4

The Cardinals are 2-4 on their current homestand, dropping their record to 33-44 in their home park this season. After winning the NL Central division in 2022 they sit in last place as the 2023 season winds to a close.

Milwaukee is 9-4 in its last 13 games, outscoring opponents 69-27 during that span. The Brewers have a 7-game lead over the Chicago Cubs in the NL Central with 10 games to go.

Brewers at Cardinals projected starters

LHP Wade Miley vs. RHP Miles Mikolas

Miley (8-4, 3.38 ERA) makes his 22nd start. He has a 1.14 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 5.8 K/9 through 109 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 5 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 3 K in 5-3 home win vs. Washington Nationals Friday
  • 2023 road stats: 3-2, 2.98 ERA (48 1/3 IP, 16 ER) with 5.6 K/9 and .215 BABIP in 10 starts
  • Career vs. Cardinals: 3-6, 4.11 ERA (61 1/3 IP, 28 ER) in 12 starts.
  • Faced St. Louis once this year but left in the 2nd inning with a lat strain that put him on the IL

Mikolas (7-12, 4.84 ERA) makes his 33rd start. He has a 1.32 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 5.8 K/9 through 182 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 5 ER, 8 H, 0 BB, 2 K in 6-1 home loss vs. Philadelphia Phillies Saturday
  • 2023 home stats: 2-6, 5.48 ERA (87 IP, 53 ER) with 6.6 K/9 across 16 starts
  • Career vs. Brewers: 8-4, 3.69 ERA (83 IP, 34 ER) with 8.3 K/9 in 14 appearances (13 starts).
  • 5 starts vs. Brewers in 2022: 3.31 ERA and 31/5 K/BB in 32 2/3 IP

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Cardinals at Brewers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:43 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Brewers -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Cardinals -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Brewers -1.5 (+155) | Cardinals +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Brewers at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Brewers 6, Cardinals 5

Moneyline

Mikolas has been struggling lately, as he has posted a lousy 7.27 ERA and 3.9 K/9 over his last 6 starts. Milwaukee has been hot and should come out on top once again in this one so BET BREWERS (-105).

Run line/Against the spread

Each of Milwaukee’s last 14 wins have been by multiple runs and they are facing a pitcher who hasn’t missed many bats lately. The Brewers are 23rd in wRC+ vs. right-handed pitching but they have been hot lately and face a starting pitcher who has struggled in recent weeks.

On the other side, Miley has recorded a respectable 4.06 ERA over his last 7 starts but he can thank a .179 BABIP for keeping the damage to a minimum. He has put up an awful 19/14 K/BB during that time and is a poor bet to keep the St. Louis bats completely in check. PASS on this line.

 

Over/Under

Mikolas has displayed awful skills and results over the past month, while Miley’s skills don’t quite line up with his solid surface stats. Neither offense is likely to get shut down in this contest and this total looks a little too low so make a play on OVER 8.5 (-115).

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Philadelphia Phillies at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Philadelphia Phillies at St. Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Philadelphia Phillies (79-67) and St. Louis Cardinals (65-81) open up a 3-game set at Busch Stadium Friday. First pitch is at 8:15 p.m. ET (Apple TV+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Phillies vs. Cardinals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Phillies lead 3-0

The Phillies limp into Gateway City after dropping 5 of 7 games to the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins at home. They are now 10-10 and 15-15 over the last 20 and 30 games, respectively. Philadelphia has a 1 1/2-game lead over the Chicago Cubs for the top NL Wild Card spot.

The Cardinals took 2 of 3 games from the Baltimore Orioles to start the week. They are 7-3 over the last 10 games but still remain 10 games out of an NL Wild Card spot with 16 games to go. St. Louis was dominated by today’s starter — RHP Aaron Nola — in a 3-0 loss Aug. 27.

Phillies at Cardinals projected starters

RHP Aaron Nola vs. LHP Zack Thompson

Nola (12-9, 4.64 ERA) makes his 30th start. He has a 1.16 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 through 176 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 0 BB, 6 K Wednesday against the Miami Marlins
  • Last 5 regular season starts vs. Cardinals: 3-1, 2.25 ERA, 0.64 WHIP, 41 K in 36 IP

Thompson (5-5, 4.06 ERA) makes his 7th start and 23rd appearance. He has a 1.47 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 10.4 K/9 through 51 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 5 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 6 K Wednesday against Cincinnati Reds
  • In his 7 starts: 3-2, 3.90 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 9.9 K/9

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Phillies at Cardinals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:37 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Phillies -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Cardinals +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Phillies -1.5 (+110) | Cardinals +1.5 (-135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Phillies at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Phillies 5, Cardinals 2

Moneyline

The last 2 times Nola has faced the Cardinals, including a Wild Card postseason game last year he is 2-0 with 0 ER, 5 H, 2 BB and 15 K over 13 2/3 IP.

The talk around St. Louis is how much they hope to sign Nola in the offseason, and Nola has done nothing to diminish the love affair. St. Louis is hot at the wrong time, but the PHILLIES (-145) feels like a bargain.

Run line/Against the spread

The Phils are just 64-82 on the RL this year and 34-38 on the road. I feel like their ML is at a good enough price to just run it there.

I do like AARON NOLA OVER 5.5 K’s (-110). He struck out 9 Cards a couple of weeks ago and 6 in the playoff game last year. He also has 6 K’s in 5 of his last 7 starts.

Over/Under

The Phils are 5-5 O/U over the last 10, and the Cards are 6-4. The Over is just 2-8 in the last 10 meetings between these teams. If this total were any lower, I’d stay away, but I like this game to stay under 9

Take the UNDER 8.5 (-105).

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St. Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati Reds odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s St. Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati Reds odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The St. Louis Cardinals (63-79) and Cincinnati Reds (73-71) wrap up a 3-game series at Great American Ball Park Sunday. First pitch is slated for 1:40 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cardinals lead 5-4

The Cardinals have won 4 of their 5 games on a current 9-game road trip. Their 4-3 win on Saturday was their 7th win in their last 10 games scoring 6.4 runs on average. St. Louis is 32-39 away from Busch Stadium.

Cincinnati will try to finish their 10-game homestand at .500 with a win on Sunday over the Cardinals. They have lost 3 straight and have been outscored 21-11 during this slump. The Reds are 35-39 at Great American Ball Park.

Cardinals at Reds projected starters

RHP Miles Mikolas vs. RHP Hunter Greene

Mikolas (7-10, 4.63 ERA) makes his 31st start. He has a 1.32 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 6 K/9 in 171 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 5 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 8 H, 2 BB, 2 K in 10-6 win at the Atlanta Braves Tuesday
  • 2023 vs. Reds: 1-1, 3.46 ERA (13 IP, 5 ER), 0 HR, 2 BB, 7 K in 2 starts
  • 2023 road stats: 5-5, 4.00 ERA (90 IP, 40 ER), .281 OBA in 15 starts

Greene (3-6, 4.75 ERA) will make his 18th start. He has a 1.48 WHIP, 4.2 BB/9 and 12 K/9 in 85 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 5 1/3 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 4-1 win at the San Francisco Giants on Aug. 30
  • Last start vs. Cardinals: No-decision, 5 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 9 K in 4-3 road victory on June 11
  • 2023 home stats: 0-4, 7.24 ERA (27 1/3 IP, 22 ER), .302 opponent batting average (OBA) in 6 starts

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Cardinals at Reds odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:05 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Cardinals -105 (bet $105 to win $180) | Reds -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals -1.5 (+150) | Reds +1.5 (-185)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 10 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Cardinals at Reds picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 6, Reds 5

Moneyline

BET CARDINALS (-105).

The Reds are in a bit of a tailspin and Greene does not seem like the guy to get them out of it. He has yet to win a game at home this season and has an ERA over 7 at Great American Ball Park.

St. Louis is firing on all cylinders right now scoring over 6 runs per game over their last 10. I’m going to ride the hot hand.

Run line/Against the spread

AVOID.

I am not going to touch the run line. I don’t have enough confidence in the Cardinals to cover the line and the -185 is not an enticing proposition.

Over/Under

PASS.

My lean is the Over, but I am not confident enough to take this bet. In their 9 meetings this season, these teams have gone Over this total in 6 of them.

When you look at this pitching match up, Green has allowed 5 or more ER in 2 of his last 3 starts while Mikolas has allowed at least 3 ER in his last 5 starts.

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St. Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati Reds odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s St. Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati Reds odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The St. Louis Cardinals (62-79) and Cincinnati Reds (73-70) meet Saturday for the 2nd game of a 3-game series. First pitch from Great American Ball Park is set for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: tied 4-4

St. Louis won 9-4 at a +110 road underdog in Friday’s series opener. The Cardinals led 6-0 by the middle of the 3rd inning and from there it was simply about maintaining the lead. The Reds rallied back to within 2 runs, trailing 6-4 through 4 frames, but the Cards scored 3 runs through the 7th and 8th to put the game away.

The Cardinals are 6-4 in their last 10 and 31-39 on the road. Cincinnati is 5-5 in its last 10 games and 35-38 at home.

Cardinals at Reds projected starters

LHP Zack Thompson vs. RHP Carson Spiers

Thompson (4-5, 3.91 ERA) makes his 6th start and 22nd appearance. He has a 1.46 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 10.4 K/9 through 46 IP.

  • Last outing: Win, 7 IP, 3 ER, 7 H, 0 BB, 6 K in a 6-4 home win Sunday vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
  • Career vs. Cincinnati: 0-0, 0.00 ERA (5 IP, 0 ER), 0 H, 3 BB, 5 K across 4 relief appearances

Spiers (0-0, 6.75 ERA) makes his 2nd career start.

  • Last outing: No-decision, 4 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 15-7 home loss Sunday vs. Chicago Cubs

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Cardinals at Reds odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:51 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Cardinals -134 (bet $134 to win $100) | Reds +114 (bet $100 to win $114)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals -1.5 (+112) | Reds +1.5 (-134)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 10.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cardinals at Reds picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 6, Reds 5

Moneyline

LEAN CARDINALS (-132).

The Cardinals are the slightly hotter team but these 2 squads have been very evenly matched this season. I am taking the Cardinals as they are 3-0 in Thompson’s last 3 starts while Spiers is still an unproven rookie. These teams have split their last 10 meetings and that small pitching advantage could be pivotal here.

Run line/Against the spread

BET REDS +1.5 (-142).

The Reds are a better team than the Cardinals, as their record shows, and I expect them to be able to cover here as slight home ‘dogs. The Reds haven’t been great at home but the Cardinals have been even worse on the road, and I believe at the very least that will be enough for the Reds to keep it close.

Over/Under

BET OVER 10.5 (-110).

The Over is 6-2 in 8 Cardinals-Reds meetings this season.

The Over is 6-0 in St. Louis’ last 6 games and 7-2-1 in its last 10 outings.

The Over has hit in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games.

The Over is also 3-0 in Thompson’s last 3 starts and hit in Spiers’ only start.

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St. Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati Reds odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s St. Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati Reds odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The St. Louis Cardinals (61-79) open a weekend series against the Cincinnati Reds (73-69), who are in the middle of a heated Wild Card race. First pitch Friday is set for 6:40 p.m. ET at Great American Ballpark. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Reds lead 4-3

The last place Cardinals won the 1st 2 games against the Atlanta Braves on their current 9-game road trip, but they lost 8-5 on Thursday night.

After dropping 6 of 8 games, the Reds have started to get back on track with wins in 4 of their last 6 contests.

Cardinals at Reds projected starters

LHP Drew Rom vs. LHP Andrew Abbott

Rom (0-2, 7.24 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.90 WHIP, 5.3 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 in 13 2/3 innings.

  • Went 9-6 with a 4.82 ERA, 4.6 BB/9, and 10.9 K/9 in 21 outings (20 starts) in Triple A. In 2 starts with the Cardinals’ Triple-A affiliate following his trade from Baltimore, he allowed 1 ER with 4 BB and 18 K
  • Last start: No-decision, 4 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 1 K in 7-6 loss to Pittsburgh

Abbott (8-4, 3.22 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 in 95 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs.
  • Home stats: 3-2, 2.66 ERA (50 2/3 IP, 15 ER) with 8.9 K/9 in 8 starts. He has allowed 8 HR in those games (1.4 HR/9) but has been helped greatly by a .198 BABIP
  • Faced the Cardinals in June and shut them out for 5 2/3 IP, though it came with 3 BB and 4 K

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Cardinals at Reds odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 10:28 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Cardinals +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Reds -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals +1.5 (-185) | Reds -1.5 (+150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 10.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cardinals at Reds picks and predictions

Prediction

Reds 7, Cardinals 5

Moneyline

Rom has really struggled with walks this season, which has led to an inflated ERA both at Triple-A and in his small MLB sample. He is sporting a weak 11/8 K/BB with the Cardinals so far, and in this game, he’ll be pitching in a hitter-friendly park against a team with a lot on the line. This is a solid price on the home team so jump on the REDS (-120).

Run line/Against the spread

Abbott has a shiny ERA at home, but his skills haven’t quite supported the excellent results. His offense should give him plenty of support, but the Cardinals have been hitting well lately and should keep it fairly close. We’ll side with the moneyline and PASS on this line.

Over/Under

The Cincinnati bats are lined up for a good day against a young pitcher who has yet to establish himself at the big-league level, and who gets himself into a lot of trouble with shaky control. On the other side, Abbott hasn’t been as good as his ERA would suggest.

The Cardinals have had a very disappointing season, but the offense has come to life lately, as they have scored 38 runs in their last 5 games (7.6 runs per game). When all is said and done, this game should end up real close to the total, but a small play on OVER 10.5 (-110) is the call here.

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St. Louis Cardinals at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s St. Louis Cardinals at Atlanta Braves odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The St. Louis Cardinals (60-78) and Atlanta Braves (90-47) play the 2nd of a 3-game set at Truist Park Wednesday. First pitch is at 7:20 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Braves lead 3-1

The Cardinals mashed to a 10-6 victory in the series opener Tuesday night. They pounded 4 home runs and were up 9-1 at one point, but their bullpen allowed the Braves to make it interesting late in the game. St. Louis is just 8-12 over its last 20 games and 29-38 on the road in what has been a lost season.

The Braves hit 4 home runs of their own Tuesday night, and even though they were down a lot, they never looked shaken. Atlanta has lost 2 in a row after a 6-game win streak but is still 15-5 over its last 20 games and clearly the best team in baseball.

Cardinals at Braves projected starters

RHP Dakota Hudson vs. RHP Spencer Strider

Hudson (5-1, 4.02 ERA) makes his 8th start and 14th appearance. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 5.3 K/9 in 56 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 7 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 0 K against the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday
  • 2 career starts vs. Braves: 0-1, 6.97 ERA, 1.84 WHIP, 4 K in 10 1/3 IP

Strider (16-4, 3.56 ERA) makes his 28th start. He has a 1.05 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 13.8 K/9 in 159 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 4 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 9 K Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers
  • 2 career starts vs. Cardinals: 1-0, 0.75 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 19 K in 12 IP

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Cardinals at Braves odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:21 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Cardinals +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Braves -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals +2.5 (-135) | Braves -2.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Cardinals at Braves picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 7, Cardinals 3

Moneyline

The Braves are massive favorites, and for good reason, as Strider would really have to be off his game to give the Cardinals a chance. Hudson pitches to contact, and the Braves possess the kind of hard contact that you don’t want. This one shouldn’t be close, but we’re not paying 3 times the return.

Instead, a single-game parlay of BRAVES ML and STRIDER 8 K’s (-150) is the way I would play it.

Run line/Against the spread

I can’t remember the last time the Cardinals were +2.5 on the run line, and as tantalizing as it seems, I just have no confidence they can keep it within 2 runs. They caught the Braves with a pitcher who left due to injury Tuesday, and it’s time to pay the piper Wednesday. However, I also don’t like the risk of the Braves having to beat the Cards by 3.

PASS.

Over/Under

The Cards are 5-4-1 O/U over the last 10 games, and the Braves are 6-4. The Over is 5-5 over the last 10 between the clubs. The ball was flying last night with some mammoth home runs and I expect the same result Wednesday night. St. Louis has one of the worst pitching staffs in baseball, and Hudson is prone to walks.

Take the OVER 9 (-115).

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