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Colorado Rockies at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Colorado Rockies at St. Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Colorado Rockies (51-67) continue their 3-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals (64-51) Wednesday with the 1st pitch from Busch Stadium  at 7:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rockies vs. Cardinals odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 2-2

The Rockies have lost 3 games in a row after losing 2 of 3 to the Arizona Diamondbacks and dropping Tuesday’s game to the Cardinals 5-4 in walk-off fashion. They lead the league in team batting average (.263), but they’re giving up more runs per game (5.01) than all but 2 other teams.

The Cardinals are winners of 11 of their last 14 games, vaulting to 1st place in the NL Central, 2 games ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers. They took 2 of 3 from the Brewers in their last series, bouncing back from dropping 2 of 3 to the Rockies the series prior.

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Rockies at Cardinals projected starters

RHP German Marquez vs. LHP Jordan Montgomery

Marquez (6-9, 5.08 ERA) makes his 23rd start. He has a 1.42 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 in 127 2/3 IP.

  • He’s lowered his ERA by almost a full run in his last 6 starts, allowing just 13 ER in 37 2/3 IP
  • Has allowed 2 or fewer ER in 5 of his last 6 starts and has pitched at least 6 innings in each of his last 6 starts.

Montgomery (5-3, 3.37 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 in 125 2/3 IP.

  • Since being traded to the Cardinals, he’s been lights out. In 2 starts, he’s allowed 0 runs in 11 IP, giving up just 6 H and striking out 9
  • Has won both of his starts with the Cardinals despite getting very little run support (4 total runs)

Rockies at Cardinals odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:15 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Rockies +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Cardinals -205 (bet $205 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-140) | Cardinals -1.5 (+115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +105 | U: -130)

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Rockies at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 6, Rockies 5

Money line

The Cardinals should keep things rolling against the Rockies Wednesday night, being at home with a solid starter on the mound. They’re 11-3 in their last 14 games, but the money line just isn’t attractive enough to bet.

I would PASS on the ML.

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Run line/Against the spread

In 4 games against the Cardinals this season, the Rockies have covered the spread 3 times – including in Tuesday’s 5-4 loss. Montgomery isn’t a high-volume strikeout pitcher and the Rockies do a good job of making contact and getting on base, so I like their chances Wednesday.

Bet the ROCKIES +1.5 (-140).

Over/Under

It’s somewhat surprising to see the Over/Under set at only 7.5 runs, especially with Marquez on the mound. While he’s been trending in the right direction, both of these teams rank in the top 10 in runs scored.

I like the OVER 7.5 (+105), especially since it’s at plus money.

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St. Louis Cardinals at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s St. Louis Cardinals at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The St. Louis Cardinals (42-44) meet the San Francisco Giants (53-31) Tuesday for the second game of their three-game series at Oracle Park with a 9:45 p.m. ET first pitch. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Cardinals vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.

St. Louis took the first game of the series 5-3 despite being hitless through six innings before breaking through with a 2-run top of the 7th inning.

Season series: Cardinals lead 1-0.

RHP Adam Wainwright makes his 17th start for the Cardinals. Wainwright is 6-5 with a 3.49 ERA (100 2/3 IP, 39 ER), 1.10 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 this year.

  • Last outing: No-decision with 8 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 1 BB and 4 K in St. Louis’s 5-2 loss at the Colorado Rockies Thursday.
  • vs. Giants on the current roster: 130 at-bats with a .208/.259/.285 slash line, 20/8 K/BB, 1 HR and 11 RBIs.

RHP Johnny Cueto is on the mound for the Giants. Cueto is 6-4 with a 4.00 ERA (72 IP, 32 ER), 1.29 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 across 13 starts.

  • Last outing: Loss, 5-3, with 5 IP, 5 ER, 6 H, 2 BB and 5 K at the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday.
  • vs. Cardinals on the current roster: 153 at-bats with a .235/.306/.458 slash line, 31/11 K/BB, 8 HR and 23 RBIs.

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Cardinals at Giants odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Cardinals +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Giants -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Cardinals +1.5 (-185) | Giants -1.5 (+150)
  • Over/Under: 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Prediction

Cardinals 4, Giants 2

Money line (ML)

Slight “LEAN” to the CARDINALS (+110) FIRST 5 INNINGS for a quarter unit because I feel good enough about St. Louis’s First 5 Innings run line to sprinkle a little bit on the underdog’s money line.

Wainwright has turned back the clock recently with a six-game quality start streak (3-1 record) and the Cardinals have won four of those games.

Furthermore, Wainwright’s basic numbers and pitching peripherals vs. active Giants batters are more impressive than Cueto’s against current Cardinals hitters.

For instance, Wainwright has a 3.03 FIP and a .225 wOBA against current San Francisco hitters whereas Cueto has a 5.12 FIP and a .330 wOBA vs. active St. Louis batters.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

“LEAN” to the CARDINALS +0.5 (-135) FIRST 5 INNINGS for a half unit as insurance for our St. Louis First 5 Innings money line play above and in avoidance of the Cardinals’ sketchy bullpen.

St. Louis’s bullpen is dead-last in advanced pitching metrics such as xFIP,  SIERA and K-BB%.

Over/Under (O/U)

GIMME the UNDER 8 (-105) for 1 unit as my favorite play in the Cardinals-Giants since it’s a “contrarian play” against a betting market where more than 85% of the money is currently on the Over, according to Pregame.com.

Wainwright vs. Cueto would’ve been an awesome starting pitching duel in the early 2010s and I’m feeling a throwback performance between these starters Tuesday.

St. Louis’s road-hitting splits are abysmal, Wainwright has pitched well vs. San Francisco throughout his career and he’s on a roll entering Tuesday.

Lastly, these teams have a combined 10-18-1 O/U record when these starters take the mound, a majority of the situational trends point to a lower-scoring affair and I think the market is robotically betting against two veteran starters whose better days are behind them.

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St. Louis Cardinals at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Monday’s St. Louis Cardinals at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The St. Louis Cardinals (41-44) visit the San Francisco Giants (53-30) Monday to start a three-game series at Oracle Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Cardinals vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.

St. Louis lost three of four games at the Colorado Rockies this past weekend following a three-game sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Cardinals are 5-5 over their last 10 games.

San Francisco won three games of a four-game series at the Diamondbacks after losing both parts of a two-game miniseries at the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Giants are 14-6 over their last 20 games.

Season series: 0-0.

LHP Kwang Hyun Kim makes his 14th start for the Cardinals. Kim is 2-5 with a 3.79 ERA (59 1/3 IP, 25 ER), 1.35 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 this season.

  • Last outing: Win, 7-4, with 5 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 3 BB and 5 K Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.
  • 2021 road splits: 0-4 with a 4.44 ERA (26 1/3 IP, 13 ER), 1.48 WHIP and 2.1 K/BB rate across six starts.

RHP Kevin Gausman is on the mound for the Giants. Gausman is 8-2 with a 1.68 ERA (101 2/3 IP, 19 ER), 0.81 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 10.3 K/9 over 16 starts.

  • Last outing: Loss, 3-1, with 5 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 5 BB and 4 K at the Dodgers Tuesday.
  • 2021 home splits: 3-0 with a 2.31 ERA (35 IP, 9 ER), 0.57 WHIP, and 8.2 K/BB rate across five starts.

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Cardinals at Giants odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Cardinals +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Giants -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Cardinals +1.5 (-110) | Giants -1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Prediction

Giants 6, Cardinals 1

Money line (ML)

PASS with a slight “lean” to the Giants (-225) because San Francisco is definitely the right side but I’d rather be a little greedy and take a shot at the Giants’ run line rather than lay it with San Francisco to win outright.

If you’d prefer to take less risk then I’d recommend betting just 1 unit on San Francisco’s money line. For example, if your standard unit of wager is $100 then bet $100 on Giants (-225) to earn a $44.44 profit.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

GIMME the GIANTS -1.5 (-110) for 1 unit because San Francisco has been tough on left-handed pitching this season and both the Giants offense and Gausman have been dominant at home.

San Francisco’s lineup ranks in the top 10 of MLB against left-handed pitching in wRC+, wOBA, OPS and BB/K rate. The Giants also have a 15-9 record against lefty starters.

Also, Giants hitters are in the top 10 at home in wRC+, wOBA, OPS and BB/K with a 26-11 home record. The Giants also have the third-highest cover rate as a home favorite at 16-12 ATS.

Over/Under (O/U)

Slight “LEAN” to the UNDER 7.5 (-105) for a quarter unit, if at all, because I much prefer San Francisco’s sides more than the total.

According to Pregame.com, nearly 95% of the money wagered is on the Over so there’s value in a “contrarian play” in this spot.

While the Giants rake at home, Kim allowed only 1 earned run in three of his past four starts and Gausman is turning in a legitimate Cy Young performance through the first half of 2021.

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Arizona Diamondbacks at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at St. Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Arizona Diamondbacks (22-58) and St. Louis Cardinals (38-41) continue their three-game series Tuesday with first pitch scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET at Busch Stadium. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Cardinals odds with MLB picks and predictions.

St. Louis beat Arizona in the first game of the series 7-1 by raking the Diamondbacks for six runs in the bottom of the 7th inning.

Season series: Cardinals lead 4-1.

LHP Caleb Smith is on the rubber for the Diamondbacks. Smith is 2-3 with a 3.03 ERA (59 1/3 IP, 20 ER), 1.26 WHIP, 4.6 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 across six starts and 18 relief appearances.

  • Last outing: Loss, 3-2, with 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 4 BB and 6 K Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers.

RHP Carlos Martinez makes his 15th start for the Cardinals. Martinez is 3-9 with a 6.78 ERA (73 IP, 55 ER), 1.44 WHIP, 4.1 BB/9 and 6.0 K/9 this year.

  • Last outing: Loss, 8-2, with 5 IP, 5 ER, 5 H, 7 BB and 2 K against the Pittsburgh Pirates Thursday.
  • Martinez earned a no-decision May 27 at the D-Backs with a stat line of 6 IP, 3 ER, 3 H, 1 BB and 6 K in St. Louis’s 5-4 win.
  • vs. Diamondbacks on the current roster: 75 at-bats with a .173/.262/.240 slash line, 22/7 K/BB, 0 HR and 4 RBIs.

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Diamondbacks at Cardinals odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Diamondbacks +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Cardinals -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Diamondbacks +1.5 (-155) | Cardinals -1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under: 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Prediction

Diamondbacks 7, Cardinals 5

Money line (ML)

“LEAN” to the DIAMONDBACKS (+125) for a half unit despite how historically bad they’ve been on the road this season because the Cardinals’ implied win probability of 60.8% is too high.

First of all, Martinez’s pitching peripherals are even worse than his basic numbers. He grades in the 27th percentile or worse in exit velocity, hard-hit rate, chase rate, whiff rate, expected wOBA, K% and expected slugging percentage.

Also, St. Louis’s bullpen is very unreliable so the door is never closed for an Arizona comeback. The Cardinals relievers have the league’s worst SIERA, BB% and xFIP.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS because the Diamondbacks +1.5 (-155) is too expensive considering Arizona has the fifth-worst cover rate in MLB as a road dog (18-24 ATS).

Over/Under (O/U)

I “LEAN” to the OVER 9 (-110) for a half unit because of a couple of “trendy” reasons and Arizona’s bullpen being even worse than St. Louis’s.

For instance, the D-Backs relievers have the worst WAR in the majors, fourth-most home runs allowed per nine innings and the second-worst left-on-base percentage.

St. Louis is 9-5 O/U in Martinez’s 14 starts this season, the D-Backs went Over the total in six straight road games prior to the first game of this series which ended that streak. The Over has cashed in four of the last five Diamondbacks-Cardinals meetings.

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