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

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

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The St. Louis Cardinals (60-62) welcome the Los Angeles Dodgers (72-51) to Busch Stadium for the 2nd game of their 3-game series. First pitch is set for 7:15 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Cardinals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 4-1

The Cardinals lost to the Dodgers 7-6 in the series-opening game Friday, closing as a +118 underdog. They have now lost 5 in a row and have dropped to 3rd in the NL Central. St. Louis is 2-3 in its last 5 home games and is 31-28 straight up at home this season. It is 60-62 against the spread (ATS).

The Dodgers, who are 34-29 on the road, sit atop the NL West. They have won 6 of their last 8, scoring at least 4 runs in each of those performances. Los Angeles has had its last 3 games decided by 2 or fewer runs as well. It split 2 of a 4-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers before facing St. Louis. It is 59-64 ATS on the season.

Dodgers at Cardinals projected starters

RHP Bobby Miller vs. RHP Andre Pallante

Miller (1-2, 8.07 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.83 WHIP, 5.6 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 through 29 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 9 ER, 10 H, 3 BB, 2 K in 10-1 road loss to the Philadelphia Phillies July 9
  • 2024 away stats: 0-2, 12.00 ERA (18 IP, 24 ER), 2.39 WHIP, 6.0 K/9 in 5 starts
  • Career vs. Cardinals: 1-0, 0.00 ERA (6 IP, 0 ER), 0.50 WHIP, 16.5 K/9 in 1 start

Pallante (4-6, 4.21 ERA) makes his 13th start and 22nd appearance. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 through 72 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 4 BB, 4 K in 8-3 road loss to the Kansas City Royals Saturday
  • 2024 home stats: 3-4, 5.30 ERA (35 2/3 IP, 21 ER), 1.51 WHIP, 7.1 K/9 in 10 appearances (6 starts)
  • Career vs. Dodgers: 0-0, 5.06 ERA (5 1/3 IP, 3 ER), 0.75 WHIP, 8.4 K/9 in 4 appearances (0 starts)

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Dodgers at Cardinals odds

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

  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -138 (bet $138 to win $100) | Cardinals +118 (bet $100 to win $118)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+114) | Cardinals +1.5 (-137)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Dodgers at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Cardinals 5

Moneyline

PASS.

Given Miller’s performances this season, the Dodgers are a moderate favorite and aren’t worth a play here. Neither are the Cardinals on the run-line given their spread value.

Look to the spread for value in this battle.

Run line/Against the spread

BET CARDINALS +1.5 (-137).

St. Louis has struggled as of late to win games, but it should have the far superior starting option on the mound. It has been among the best teams as an underdog as well with a 42-23 ATS record.

The Dodgers are one of the worst teams in the majors following a win at just 30-41 ATS. St. Louis has been at home than on the road and should bounce back Saturday. Take CARDINALS +1.5 (-137).

Over/Under

BET OVER 9 (-110).

The Cardinals have gone Over in 2 straight games and in 5 of their last 7. They have given up at least 6 runs in 4 of their last 5. Against a starting option with an ERA north of 8, their offense should get a boost.

The Dodgers are 65-56-2 O/U on the season and have topped the projected total in 3 straight games, scoring at least 4 in each and allowing at least 5 in each. They are 6-2-1 O/U in their last 9.

Considering those trends, back OVER 9 (-110).

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

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

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The Los Angeles Dodgers (71-51) and St. Louis Cardinals (60-61) play the opener of a 3-game set at Busch Stadium Friday at 8:15 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Cardinals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 3-1

The Dodgers come to The Lou after splitting a 4-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers. They lost the last 2 games, which snapped a 5-game winning streak. Their bullpen imploded for 3 runs in the 8th inning Thursday to drop that one 6-4. DH Shohei Ohtani was kept in check during those 2 games, going 1-for-9, after homering in the first 2 of the series.

The Cardinals have gone in the tank, losers of 4 straight, and they scored just 4 runs in 3 games at Great American Ball Park. Their bullpen has been leaky, their starters have been even worse, and the offense has been horrible with runners in scoring position. They’re now 4 games out of a Wild Card berth.

Dodgers at Cardinals projected starters

LHP Justin Wrobleski vs. RHP Miles Mikolas

Wrobleski (0-1, 4.05 ERA) makes his 5th start of the season. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 20 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 2 K in 7-6 setback July 27 at Houston Astros
  • Has never faced St. Louis
  • 2024 stats with Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A Oklahoma City: 5-4, 3.57 ERA (88 1/3 IP, 35 ER), 1.18 WHIP, 89 K in 17 starts

Mikolas (8-9, 5.30 ERA) makes his 25th start of the season. He has a 1.29 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 6.1 K/9 in 132 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 5 ER, 8 H, 0 BB, 3 K in 8-5 victory Aug. 9 at Kansas City Royals
  • Last 5 regular-season starts vs. Dodgers: 1-3, 5.34 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 20 K in 28 2/3 IP

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Dodgers 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 12:07 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Cardinals +115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+125) | Cardinals +1.5 (-150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Dodgers at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Cardinals 2

Moneyline

The Dodgers pushed back RHP Tyler Glasnow to Saturday, and Wrobleski is expected to receive the callup to start Friday. The Cardinals can’t hit lefties, and their .355 SLG% against them this season is an eyesore. The Dodgers are going to tee off on Mikolas, who gave them some bulletin board material in March when he called them a “checkbook team.”

Take the DODGERS -135.

Run line/Against the spread

I want a little more incentive than +125 to go on the RL here especially since the Cards’ bullpen is rested. You can go ahead and jump on MILES MIKOLAS OVER 2.5 EARNED RUNS (-155). As mentioned, he gave them some bulletin board material, and he has allowed 3+ ER in 4 of 5 starts and 4 of 5 starts against L.A.

Over/Under

It’s slated to be a humid, 89 degrees with a 5-mph gust blowing out to right-center. But with the way the Cards are swinging the bat, the Dodgers could have to put up 7 to cash an Over here.

LEAN UNDER 9.5 (-110).

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

Analyzing Wednesday’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 (60-60) and Cincinnati Reds (59-61) play the finale of a 3-game set at Great American Ball Park Wednesday at 6:40 p.m. ET. 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 5-4

We cashed all 3 bets here Tuesday as RHP Hunter Greene shut down a flailing Cards offense. A meaningless solo homer from 3B Nolan Arenado was the only blemish the Cardinals could attain on Greene, who struck out 9 over 7 IP of 1-run ball. The Cardinals are circling the drain at the worst time, losing 3 in a row and 8 of 12.

The Reds have won 3 straight and outscored opponents 14-5 in the process. OF Spencer Steer is 9-for-19 (.474) with 3 homers and 9 RBIs in his last 6 games. The Reds have won 6 of 10 and have pulled within 4½ games of a Wild Card spot.

Cardinals at Reds projected starters

RHP Kyle Gibson vs. RHP Emilio Pagan

Gibson (7-4, 3.99 ERA) makes his 23rd start of the season. He has a 1.32 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 126 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 2 ER, 8 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 6-4 home loss Thursday against Tampa Bay Rays
  • Three career starts vs. Reds: 2-0, 5.40 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 22 K in 16 2/3 IP
  • May 28 at GABP: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 7-1 victory

Pagan (2-3, 4.22 ERA) makes his 1st start and 24th appearance. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 11.0 K/9 in 21 1/3 innings.

  • Last outing: 1 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 1 BB, 0 K (16 pitches) in relief appearance of 4-3 victory Sunday at Milwaukee Brewers
  • Career vs. Cardinals (regular season): 0-1, 11.25 ERA (4 IP, 5 ER), 1.25 WHIP, 6.8 K/9 in 4 relief appearances

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Cardinals at Reds odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Cardinals -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Reds -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals -1.5 (+140) | Reds +1.5 (-165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Cardinals at Reds picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 5, Reds 4

Moneyline

The Reds are going with a bullpen game, and this take is more about a team can’t be this bad, rather than confidence they’ll figure it out. The Cardinals should not have lost both of these games and looked so pathetic in the process. They should not get swept in a bullpen game. Gibson pitched well in this ballpark earlier this season, and he stops the skid. Take the CARDINALS -115.

Run line/Against the spread

I don’t trust the Cards on the RL, but I do like Gibson’s outlook here. He has 6+ K’s in 3 of 4 starts and fanned 6 Reds in May.

Take KYLE GIBSON OVER 4.5 K’S (-145).

Over/Under

The forecast is pretty much the same as it has been in the series. It’s slated to be 86 degrees with a 6-mph breeze blowing left to right. All 5 games in GABP this season have gone Under. There really hasn’t been any danger or a sweat, either. And with the total at 9.5, I’m good continuing the trend.

Take the UNDER 9.5 (-120).

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

Analyzing Tuesday’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 (60-59) and Cincinnati Reds (58-61) play the 2nd game of a 3-game set at Great American Ball Park Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. ET. 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: Tied 4-4

The Cards got worked 6-1 Monday, falling to 8-12 over their last 20 games. They took a 1-0 lead early and had 2 instances with the bases loaded and could not cash in. That is the recurring theme with this team. 101 ESPN radio in St. Louis  referenced Tuesday morning that the Cardinals are 11-for-79 (.139) with runners in scoring position and 2-for-17 (.118) with the bases loaded in the month of August.

The Reds received 2 homers from 2B Spencer Steer (2-for-3, 5 RBIs), while SS Elly De La Cruz connected for his 21st homer of the year. The win brought the Reds within 4½ games of a Wild Card spot. They’re 6-4 over their last 10 games and 11-9 over the last 20.

Cardinals at Reds projected starters

RHP Erick Fedde vs. RHP Hunter Greene

Fedde (8-5, 3.28 ERA) makes his 24th start of the season, pitching for the Cardinals and the Chicago White Sox — he was acquired by St. Louis July 29. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 in 131 2/3 innings between the 2 clubs.

  • Last start: Win, 5 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 5-2 home victory vs. Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday
  • Career vs. Reds: 1-0, 6.05 ERA (19 1/3 IP, 13 ER), 1.86 WHIP, 10 BB, 9 K in 4 starts; last faced them in 2022
  • Career at Great American Ball Park: 0-0, 7.43 ERA (13 1/3 IP, 11 ER), 2.10 WHIP, 8 BB, 5 K in 3 starts

Greene (8-4, 2.90 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.03 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 in 136 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 10-4 victory in 10 innings at Miami Marlins Thursday
  • Tied with Washington Nationals LHP Mackenzie Gore for most walks in NL (52)
  • Leads majors with 19 hit batters
  • Last 5 starts vs. Cardinals: 1-2, 2.67 ERA (27 IP, 8 ER), 1.22 WHIP, 41 K in 27 IP; 1-4, 3.57 ERA in 8 career starts vs. Cards

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Cardinals at Reds odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Cardinals +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Reds -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals +1.5 (-200) | Reds -1.5 (+165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Cardinals at Reds picks and predictions

Prediction

Reds 5, Cardinals 3

Moneyline

Greene has allowed 5 earned runs in his last 7 starts for a crisp 1.03 ERA. I look for him to dominate the Cards’ dormant bats. BET REDS (-135) in this one because of the young right-hander.

Run line/Against the spread

The winning team has cashed multi-run wins in 7 of the last 8 meetings between the clubs. Of the Reds’ 6 wins in their last 10 games, 5 of them were by multiple runs.

Divvy up 1½ UNITS between the Reds (-135) moneyline and the REDS -1.5 (+165) run line.

Over/Under

We have pretty similar weather conditions Tuesday that we did Monday, when the Under (8.5) cashed with the 6-1 final. The forecast calls for 84 degrees with a light 3-mph breeze blowing out to right-center. All 4 games in GABP between these clubs this season have gone Under.

I like UNDER 8.5 (+100) Tuesday night.

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

Analyzing Monday’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 (60-58) take on the Cincinnati Reds (57-61) Monday in the opener of a 3-game set at Great American Ball Park at 6:40 p.m. ET. 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 4-3

The Cards had a rare Sunday off after splitting a 2-game series at Kansas City. St. Louis lost 8-3 Saturday as a +103 underdog. 1B Paul Goldschmidt (.232, 18 HR, 47 RBIs) is finally showing signs of life in what has been an unimpressive year (.232, 18 HR, 47 RBIs). He’s hitting .277 with 3 homers, 7 RBIs and an .869 OPS in the last 13 games — his OPS for the season is a putrid .686. The Cards need his production as they sit 1½ games out of a Wild Card spot and have a brutal schedule upcoming.

The Reds had a 4-3 road trip and avoided a 3-game sweep in Milwaukee Sunday with a 4-3 victory as +114 underdogs. C Tyler Stephenson is ablaze, hitting .333 with 4 homers and 9 RBIs in his last 8 games. The Reds are 4½ out of a playoff spot, and this will be a pivotal series if they intend to contend.

Cardinals at Reds projected starters

RHP Sonny Gray vs. LHP Andrew Abbott

Gray (11-6, 3.65 ERA) makes his 22nd start. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 11.0 K/9 in 125 2/3 innings. The veteran pitched for the Reds 2019-21, posting a 23-20 record with a 3.49 ERA in 68 starts. He was an All-Star in 2019.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 4-3 home victory vs. Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday
  • 2024 vs. Reds: 1 home start, loss, 4 1/3 IP, 3 ER (6 R), 7 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 9-4 setback June 29; faced Reds only 1 other time as member of Oakland A’s in 2016 (2-1 loss, 7 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 4 K)
  • Career at Great American Ball Park: 15-10, 3.66 ERA (194 1/3 IP, 79 ER), 1.12 WHIP, 10.8 K/9 in 37 starts (1 as a visitor in 2016)

Abbott (9-9, 3.70 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.31 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 in 126 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 6 ER, 6 H, 3 BB, 7 K in 6-4 setback at Miami Marlins Wednesday
  • Last 5 starts: 0-3, 6.56 ERA, 1.93 WHIP (23 1/3 IP, 17 ER), 8 HR, 22 K
  • 2024 vs. Cardinals: 1-1, 6.55 ERA (11 IP, 8 ER), 9 H, 3 HR, 8 BB, 5 K in 2 starts
  • Career vs. Cardinals: 2-2, 6.10 ERA (20 2/3 IP, 14 ER), 1.55 WHIP, 5.2 K/9 in 4 starts

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Cardinals at Reds odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Cardinals -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Reds +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals -1.5 (+125) | Reds +1.5 (-155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Cardinals at Reds picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 4, Reds 3

Moneyline

The Reds are meh at home at 28-31 and just 15-17 against the NL Central. Gray hit a bad stretch in June and July (3-4, 4.83 ERA in 10 starts) but has been really good since the calendar turned to August (1-0, 2.57 ERA in 2 starts). He has gone 7 innings in both August outings, allowing 2 runs in each and combined for 15 K’s.

He’ll limit the damage needed for the Cards’ suspect offense to prevail. TAKE CARDINALS (-135).

Run line/Against the spread

I don’t like either side of the RL here, but there is a prop that stands out. SONNY GRAY UNDER 1.5 WALKS (+105) at plus-money is a good play. He’s allowed 1 walk or fewer in 7 of his last 8 starts.

Over/Under

It’s slated to be 80 degrees with a light 5-mph breeze blowing out to right-center. All 3 games in GABP between these clubs this season went Under with 5-3, 7-1 and 3-1 finals. I like UNDER 8.5 (-115) Monday night.

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St. Louis Cardinals at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and predictions

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

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The St. Louis Cardinals (59-57) and Kansas City Royals (64-52) meet Friday to open a 2-game series. First pitch from Kauffman Stadium is set for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Royals lead 2-0 with doubleheader sweep (8-5, 6-4) July 11

Kansas City beat the Boston Red Sox 8-4 Wednesday while covering as a -134 home favorite. SS Bobby Witt Jr. went 3-for-4 with 2 HRs and a double and had 4 RBIs. The win came after back-to-back losses to the Red Sox.

St. Louis lost 6-4 Thursday to the Tampa Bay Rays as a -115 home favorite. The Cardinals allowed the Rays to score 3 runs in the 7th inning and 1 in the 9th to blow a 4-2 lead. St. Louis had won back-to-back games vs. Tampa.

Cardinals at Royals projected starters

RHP Miles Mikolas vs. RHP Michael Lorenzen

Mikolas (8-9, 5.12 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.27 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 6.0 K/9 in 128 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 4 ER, 8 H, 2 BB, 3 K in a 6-2 loss vs. the Chicago Cubs Sunday
  • Career vs. Kansas City: 2-0, 0.00 ERA (17 IP, 0 ER), 7 H, 2 BB, 19 K in 2 starts

Lorenzen (5-6, 3.69 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.28 WHIP, 4.2 BB/9 and 6.7 K/9 in 107 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 5 K in a 6-5 loss at Detroit Tigers Saturday
  • Career vs. St. Louis: 4-3, 2.22 ERA (56 2/3 IP, 14 ER), 1.20 WHIP, 7.6 K/9 in 2 starts and 33 relief appearances

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Cardinals at Royals odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Cardinals +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Royals -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals -1.5 (+155) | Royals +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Cardinals at Royals picks and predictions

Prediction

Royals 6, Cardinals 4

Moneyline

LEAN ROYALS (-120).

Kansas City enters as the hotter team, being 7-3 in its last 10 overall while St. Louis is only 5-5 across that same span. The Royals have also won back-to-back matchups vs. St. Louis and are 3-1 in the last 4 overall.

This is a lean because Kansas City is only 1-2 in its last 3 home games and because the teams have split the last 4 matchups in Kansas City.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I like Kansas City to cover here as a +1.5 (-190) underdog, but I prefer the Royals’ odds on the moneyline and I am not a fan of doubling down on the ML and run line. Bet on the moneyline and/or total instead.

Over/Under

BET OVER 9 (-120). 

The Over has hit in Kansas City’s last 3 games and is 7-3 over its last 10 while for St. Louis, the Over is 3-1 in its last 4 road games and is 6-4 in its last 10 overall.

The Over has also hit in 3 of the last 4 St. Louis-Kansas City matchups in Kansas City, being 6-4 in the last 10 meetings overall.

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St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubs odds, picks and predictions

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

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The St. Louis Cardinals (56-53) and Chicago Cubs (53-58) face off Friday in game 2 of a 4-game series. First pitch from Wrigley Field is set for 2:20 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cardinals lead 6-4

Chicago came away with a 5-4 series-opening win as a -111 home favorite Thursday. The Cubs scored 3 in the bottom of the 9th, capped by a walk-off RBI double from PH Mike Tauchman to complete the comeback.

St. Louis closer Ryan Helsley, who started the bottom of the 9th, took the loss. He allowed a 1-out solo homer to DH Cody Bellinger, a 2-out single to 2B Nico Hoerner followed by a stolen base, SS Dansby Swanson’s RBI double and Tauchman’s game-ending RBI double.

Thursday’s loss ended a 2-game win streak for the Cardinals, while the Cubs have won 2 in a row.

Cardinals at Cubs projected starters

RHP Erick Fedde vs. RHP Javier Assad

Fedde makes his 1st start for St. Louis after being acquired in a trade from the Chicago White Sox. The UNLV product was 7-4 with a 3.11 ERA (121 2/3 IP, 42 ER), 1.14 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 21 starts for the ChiSox.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 6-3 home setback vs. Seattle Mariners Saturday
  • Career vs. Cubs: 0-0, 5.51 ERA (16 1/3 IP, 10 ER), 18 H, 5 HR, 5 BB, 22 K in 3 starts
  • 2024 vs. Cubs: 1 start, no-decision, 5 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 7 K in 7-6 walk-off loss at Wrigley June 5

Assad (5-3, 3.23 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.35 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 through 94 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 7-3 victory at Kansas City Royals Sunday
  • Career vs. Cardinals: 0-2, 3.80 ERA (23 2/3 IP, 10 ER), 24 H, 14 BB, 20 K across 3 starts and 5 relief appearances
  • 2024 vs. Cardinals: 0-1, 8.59 ERA (7 1/3 IP, 7 ER), 12 H, 4 HR, 5 BB, 8 K in 2 starts

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Cardinals at Cubs odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 4:05 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Cardinals -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | Cubs -104 (bet $104 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals -1.5 (+150) | Cubs +1.5 (-182)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cardinals at Cubs picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 6, Cubs 5

Moneyline

LEAN CARDINALS (-112).

St. Louis was 2-1 in its last 3 matchups vs. the Cubs in Chicago prior to Thursday’s late-game choke. In a game with the margins as tight as this one, that advantage coupled with the fact that the Cards are 6-4 in their last 10 vs. the Cubs is enough to make me lean toward St. Louis.

Fedde is also a slightly better pitcher than Assad, furthering the Cardinals’ edge.

This is an extremely risky bet as these teams have played each other very tightly recently and as I do not see either team having a major advantage entering this matchup.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS. 

I like the Cubs to cover here as +1.5 (-182) underdogs as 5 of the last 10 matchups between these squads have come down to a 1-run finish, but the line is set too heavy to risk betting on. Bet on the moneyline and/or total instead.

Over/Under

BET OVER 7.5 (-110).

The Over has hit in each of St. Louis’ last 4 games and is 6-1 in its last 7.

For Chicago, the Over is 2-0 in its last 2 games and 4-2 in its last 6.

The Over has also hit in each of the last 4 St. Louis-Chicago matchups.

Be aware that the Under is 6-4 in Chicago’s last 10 overall.

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St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubs odds, picks and predictions

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

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The St. Louis Cardinals (56-52) and Chicago Cubs (52-58) begin a 4-game series Thursday. First pitch from Wrigley Field is set for 8:05 p.m (MLB Network). ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cardinals lead 6-3

St. Louis heads to Chicago after going 3-3 on a 6-game homestand. They beat the Rangers 10-1 on Wednesday behind a stellar MLB debut from RHP Michael McGreevy (7 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 3K). Newly acquired LF Tommy Pham made an impact, going 3-for-4 with a double, 2 RBI and 2 runs scored. The Cardinals are 27-27 on the road and 54-53 against the spread (ATS).

The Cubs routed the Cincinnati Reds 13-4 on Wednesday to end their 6-game road trip at 3-3. Lots of big offensive performances from DH Cody Bellinger (3-for-5 with 2 RBI and 2 runs scored), LF Ian Happ (3-for-4 with a HR and a double) and RF Seiya Suzuki (2 doubles and 3 RBI). Chicago is 27-25 at Wrigley Field and 50-59 ATS.

Cardinals at Cubs projected starters

RHP Sonny Gray vs. LHP Shota Imanaga

Gray (10-6, 3.79 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.10 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 11.1 K/9 in 111 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 5 ER, 7 H, 3 BB, 7 K in 10-8 home loss against Washington Nationals Friday
  • 2024 road splits: 4-2, 5.29 ERA (47 2/3 IP, 31 R (28 ER), 1.28 WHIP, 11.3 K/9 in 8 starts
  • 2024 vs. Cubs: 1-1, 2.25 ERA, 12 IP, 3 ER, 10 H, 2 BB, 14 K in 2 starts

Imanaga (8-2, 2.95 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 1.4 BB/9 and 9.1 K/9 in 109 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 3 K in 9-4 road loss to the Kansas City Royals Saturday
  • 2024 road splits: 3-1, 3.14 ERA (57 1/3 IP, 25 R (20 ER), 0.96 WHIP, 10.2 K/9 in 10 starts
  • Only start vs. Cardinals: Win, 7 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 6 K in 5-1 home victory on June 15

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Cardinals at Cubs odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:16 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Cardinals -106 (bet $106 to win $100) | Cubs -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread: Cardinals -1.5 (+162) | Cubs -1.5 (-196)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -106 | U: -114)

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Cardinals at Cubs picks and predictions

Prediction

Cubs 4, Cardinals 2

Moneyline

BET CUBS (-106).

I’ve got the Cubs taking the opener of this 4-game set behind Imanaga. He shut down the Cardinals earlier this season at Wrigley. That shouldn’t surprise anyone seeing that St. Louis hits just .227 against left handers. Chicago has a 3.27 team ERA at home.

The month of July was good for the Cubs offense, hitting .244 at a team which was the best of the season. They are also hitting nearly 40 points higher since the All-Star break.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I’m going to keep my bet to the moneyline.

Over/Under

My lean is to the Under because of the pitching matchup but when you look at the trends, they all point to the Over. Their last 3 meetings have gone Over. For that reason, I’m going to AVOID this bet.

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Texas Rangers at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Texas Rangers at St. Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Texas Rangers (52-55) take on the St. Louis Cardinals (54-52) Tuesday in the 2nd game of a 3-game set at Busch Stadium at 7:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Cardinals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rangers lead 1-0

The Rangers got back into the win column Monday with a 6-3 victory as -111 road favorites over the struggling Cardinals. They strung together 13 hits and took advantage of a leaky bullpen to harness the win. 1B Nathaniel Lowe hit a 2-run homer to seal it. The Rangers pulled within 3½ games of the AL West lead and appear to be getting healthy.

The Cards are reeling,  but they have reinforcements coming. They traded for RHP Erick Fedde and OF Tommy Pham Monday. Part of the problem is OF Alec Burleson has cooled off. He’s 2-for-21 (.095) over his last 5 games. The starting pitching and bullpen have been eroding, though, and the Cards are just 2-5 in their last 7 games.

Rangers at Cardinals projected starters

RHP Max Scherzer vs. RHP Lance Lynn

Scherzer (2-3, 3.57 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.08 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 through 35 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 9 K in 2-1 home victory vs. Chicago White Sox Thursday
  • Last 5 regular-season starts vs. Cardinals: 3-1, 1.62 ERA (33 1/3 IP, 6 ER), 0.84 WHIP, 47 K

Lynn (5-4, 4.17 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.39 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 through 101 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 2 K in 2-1 win at Pittsburgh Pirates July 23
  • Career vs. Rangers (regular season): 0-1, 1.74 ERA (10 1/3 IP, 2 ER), 1.55 WHIP, 13 K in 2 starts, last facing Texas in 2021

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Rangers 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 10:07 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Cardinals +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+135) | Cardinals +1.5 (-160)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Rangers at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 4, Rangers 3

Moneyline

Story time! Scherzer is from St. Louis, and he reached out to former Cards ace Adam Wainwright during his free agency before the 2015 season. He told Waino what the Nationals were offering and said he would take less to come home and sign with St. Louis. The Cardinals didn’t even make an offer to him. So, “Mad Max” has had it out for his hometown team ever since. He’s 3-1 with a 1.62 ERA in his last 5 regular-season starts against them, and he has led his team to victory twice in the postseason against them.

PASS on a ML play but BET RANGERS FIRST 5 INNINGS (-135).

Run line/Against the spread

Wait, if Mad Max shoves against the Cards, why aren’t we taking the Rangers’ ML? They have the 25th-ranked bullpen ERA at 4.34. I also expect the Cardinals to have acquired an upgrade in the bullpen before first pitch.

Furthermore, Lynn gets up for matchups like these. His last start was an affective outing against stud RHP Paul Skenes of the Pirates. Look for Lynn to keep the Cards in the game, giving St. Louis a 50-50 shot to win outright.

I’ll take CARDINALS +1.5 (-160).

Over/Under

It’s slated to be a 91-degree evening with a 6-mph gust blowing straight in from center. The Over barely cashed Monday, and it was the 1st time in the last 10 meetings between the clubs that it did — and the Cards gave up 13 hits in the game. I’m sticking to my guns and taking the UNDER 8 (+100).

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Texas Rangers at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Texas Rangers at St. Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Texas Rangers (51-55) take on the St. Louis Cardinals (54-51) Monday in the opener of a 3-game set at Busch Stadium at 7:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Cardinals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Rangers won 2-1 last season

The Rangers were swept in a 3-game road series against the Toronto Blue Jays over the weekend. The Rangers have said they’re not willing to sell as we’re 1 day from the trade deadline. They sit 4½ out in the AL West and 6 out of a Wild Card. Could a loss Monday change this team’s course? SS Corey Seager has been raking, going 11-for-22 (.500) over the last 5 games.

The Cards got a walkoff win Sunday when 1B Paul Goldschmidt sent the crowd home happy. But, let’s not sugarcoat it. They blew Friday’s game against the selling Washington Nationals and got blown out 14-3 Saturday. They’ve lost 3 of 4 since giving Pittsburgh Pirates RHP Paul Skenes his first MLB loss. They’re now 1 game out of a Wild Card slot and 6 out in the division.

Rangers at Cardinals projected starters

RHP Nathan Eovaldi vs. RHP Andre Pallante

Eovaldi (7-4, 3.31 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.04 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 through 106 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 0 BB and 10 K in 10-2 home victory Wednesday against Chicago White Sox
  • Four career starts vs. St. Louis (none since 2014): 0-2, 3.42 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 11 K in 23 2/3 IP

Pallante (4-4, 3.92 ERA) makes his 10th start and 19th appearance. He has a 1.33 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 6.9 K/9 through 57 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 3 K in 2-1 loss July 22 at Pirates
  • Last 7 starts: 3-2, 2.82 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 33 K in 38 1/3 IP
  • One career appearance against Texas: 1 1/3 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 3 K in relief appearance of 4-3 road loss June 5, 2023

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Rangers 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 1:03 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Cardinals -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+145) | Cardinals +1.5 (-175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rangers at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 4, Cardinals 3

Moneyline

I’m siding with the Rangers here behind Eovaldi’s right arm. He has a 3.52 ERA over his last 7 GS, but 11 of his 18 ER came in 2 of those starts. The Cards’ starting pitching and bullpen is starting to implode, as they gave up 27 runs to a weak Washington offense in a pitchers’ park over the weekend.

Take the RANGERS -115.

Run line/Against the spread

I’m rolling with NATHAN EOVALDI OVER 18.5 OUTS (+150). He’ll need to go at least 6 2/3 IP to cash it, but he has gone 7 IP in 5 of his last 6 starts. He also hasn’t walked anyone in 5 straight starts. For the upside at +150, sign me up.

Over/Under

It’s slated to be 92 degrees with a 7-mph wind blowing in from right-center. The Rangers are 6-4 O/U in their last 10, and the Cards are 4-6. The Over is 0-8-2 in this matchup over the last 10 meetings.

I like the UNDER 8.5 (-110).

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