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St. Louis Cardinals at Miami Marlins odds, picks and predictions

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

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The St. Louis Cardinals (36-36) and Miami Marlins (24-49) meet for the finale of a 3-game series. First pitch from loanDepot Park is set for 12:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. Marlins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: St. Louis leads 3-2

Miami won 9-8 in 10 innings Tuesday while covering as a +118 home underdog. The Marlins scored 2 runs in the 10th inning to complete the comeback after being down 7-4 midway through the 4th.

St. Louis had a 2-game winning streak snapped with Tuesday’s loss while Miami broke a 6-game losing streak with the win.

Cardinals at Marlins projected starters

RHP Kyle Gibson vs. RHP Yonny Chirinos

Gibson (5-2, 3.44 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 in 83 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 6 K in a 3-0 win over the Chicago Cubs Friday
  • Career vs. Miami: 2-4, 5.68 ERA (52 1/3 IP, 33 ER), 1.39 WHIP, 6.7 K/9 in 9 starts

Chirinos (6-4, 3.00 ERA) made 12 starts in the minors with the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp where he had a 1.26 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 in 66 IP.

  • Career major league stats: 20-15, 4.03 ERA (326 1/3 IP, 146 ER), 1.20 WHIP, 7.1 K/9 across 38 starts and 31 relief appearances
  • First career start vs. St. Louis

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Cardinals at Marlins odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:57 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Cardinals -174 (bet $174 to win $100) | Marlins +146 (bet $100 to win $146)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals -1.5 (-110) | Marlins +1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -102 | U: -120)

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Cardinals at Marlins picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 6, Marlins 3

Moneyline

PASS. 

I like St. Louis (-172) to pick up the win here as the Cardinals are simply the better team, but this line is too risky to bet on. Bet on the run line and/or total instead.

Run line/Against the spread

LEAN CARDINALS -1.5 (-110).

St. Louis has covered the spread in 6 of its last 7 wins vs. Miami and in 10 of its last 11 wins overall. This is a lean because neither team has been very good ATS this season — the Cardinals are 36-36 ATS while the Marlins are 30-43 ATS.

Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (-102).

The Over has hit in 3 of Miami’s last 4 home games. For St. Louis, the Over has hit in back-to-back games. The Over has also hit in 7 of the last 10 St. Louis-Miami matchups, being 3-1 in the last 4 meetings in Miami.

Be aware that the Under is 7-3 in St. Louis’s last 10 games.

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St. Louis Cardinals at Miami Marlins odds, picks and predictions

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

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The St. Louis Cardinals (35-35) take on the Miami Marlins (23-48) Monday in the opener of a 3-game set at loanDepot park at 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. Marlins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cards lead 2-1

Who has the best record in the NL since Mother’s Day? If you answered the St. Louis Cardinals, you’d be correct. They are 20-11 in their last 31 games and have done it with solid pitching and just enough hitting to get by. They took 2 of 3 in Wrigley Field over the weekend as rookie C Pedro Pages hit his first 2 MLB homers to down the Chicago Cubs.

The Marlins have let it be known they’re waving the white flag and open for business on tradeable assets. They have lost 5 in a row and were outscored 28-8 in the process. In other words, it feels bad in South Florida right about now. CF Jazz Chisholm Jr. is having a productive season at .260 with 10 homers, 24 total extra-base hits, 34 RBIs and 13 steals.

Cardinals at Marlins projected starters

RHP Sonny Gray vs. LHP Braxton Garrett

Gray (8-4, 3.01 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.03  WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 11.9 K/9 through 68 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 9 K in 4-2 home victory vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday
  • Career vs. Marlins: 3-0, 2.48 ERA (29 IP, 8 ER), 0.90 WHIP, 9.9 K/9 in 5 starts

Garrett (2-2, 6.10 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.26 WHIP, 1.2 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 through 31 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 2/3 IP, 4 ER (6 R), 7 H, 0 BB, 4 K in 10-4 setback at New York Mets Wednesday
  • Career vs. Cardinals: 0-1, 6.14 ERA (14 2/3 IP, 10 ER), 1.57 WHIP, 14 K in 3 starts

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Cardinals at Marlins odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:09 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Cardinals  -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Marlins +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals -1.5 (+110) | Marlins +1.5 (-135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Cardinals at Marlins picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 4, Marlins 2

Moneyline

The Cards are at a solid price here with a big advantage in the starting pitchers. Gray went through a rough patch, but he was sensational in his last start in matching a season-high 7 innings. He has allowed 8 runs in 5 career games against Miami — and 5 of those runs came in a single start 10 years ago.

Take CARDINALS (-155) as they feel a little underpriced.

Run line/Against the spread

The Cards are 18-20 on the RL on the road. That is also their road record. I do not trust them to cover here. At game #71 on the year, they’re 11-9 in 1-run games. Closer Ryan Helsley leads the majors with 25 saves because they play so many close games.

Gray has 7+ K’s in 3 of his last 4 starts. He went through some control woes that led to walks, got his pitch counts up and sabotaged him along the way. He had 1 BB last start and seems to have righted that ship. Take SONNY GRAY OVER 6.5 K’s (-130).

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Over/Under

The Cards have scored just 15 runs in their last 6 games but managed to go 4-2 in the process. They’re 2-8 O/U over the last 10 games, and the Marlins are 4-6. This is a really low figure, but these offenses don’t move the needle enough to consider an Over.

Take UNDER 7 (+100).

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St. Louis Cardinals at Miami Marlins odds, picks and predictions

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

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The St. Louis Cardinals (35-51) and Miami Marlins (51-37) play the finale of a 4-game set Thursday at loanDepot park. First pitch is at 6:40 p.m. ET (FS1). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. Marlins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Marlins lead 3-0

The Cardinals dropped Wednesday’s game 10-9 and it was the epitome of their season. They trailed 5-0 after 2 innings and stormed back to tie it in the 5th. Miami took the lead, St. Louis tied it, and Miami got the lead again. OF Jordan Walker hit a 2-run home run to take the lead in the 9th, which should have been the highlight of his career, and the Cards blow the save in the 9th and lose. They’re 11-19 over the last 30 games and 12 1/2 games out in the weak NL Central.

Miami has been really impressive for a young team. The Marlins probably need a power bat or 2 at the trade deadline, but they can play. They’re 21-9 over the last 30 games. They’re 8 games out in the NL East, but they hold a 3 1/2-game lead on the top Wild-Card spot.

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Cardinals at Marlins projected starters

RHP Jack Flaherty vs. RHP Eury Perez

Flaherty (5-5, 4.60 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.56 WHIP, 4.8 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 in 86 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 4 K Saturday against the New York Yankees
  • 3 career starts vs. Marlins: 1-2, 3.50 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 20 K in 18 IP

Perez (5-2, 2.47 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 10.3 K/9 in 47 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 1/3 IP, 6 ER, 7 H, 0 BB, 0 K Saturday against the Atlanta Braves
  • Had a 1.34 ERA before that miserable start
  • Great at home: 3-0, 1.01 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, 36 K in 26 2/3 IP; 2-2, 4.35 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 18 K in 20 2/3 IP on road

Cardinals at Marlins odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Cardinals +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Marlins -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals +1.5 (-190) | Marlins -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cardinals at Marlins picks and predictions

Prediction

Marlins 5, Cardinals 3

Moneyline

The Cardinals routinely struggle against pitchers they see for the 1st time, and Perez has been phenomenal outside of his last start. It should serve as a piece of humble pie, and he should contain the drowning Cards. Yeah, it’s hard to beat a team 4 straight times, but this Cardinals team continues to find ways to lose.

Take the MARLINS -125.

Run line/Against the spread

I’m going to shy away from the RL here because St. Louis has kept it within a run in 2 of the 3 games in this series, but they’re too expensive to do it again.

One prop I love is EURY PEREZ OVER 15.5 OUTS (-125). He went 6 innings in 3 straight starts before he was shelled in his last outing. He’ll dominate the Cards for at least 1 out into the 6th inning.

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Over/Under

We had the Over cash in the 1st 3 games of this series, and I really want to lean toward the Under, but I don’t trust St. Louis’ bullpen to keep it Under 8.

Instead, let’s make a small, reachable parlay for some plus-money. Take the MARLINS + EURY PEREZ 5 K’s (+120). Before his last start, he had 5+ K’s in 5 straight starts. Again, the Cards can’t hit pitchers they see for the first time – especially ones with Perez’s stuff.

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St. Louis Cardinals at Miami Marlins odds, picks and predictions

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

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The St. Louis Cardinals (35-48) and the Miami Marlins (48-37) kick off a 4-game series Monday at loanDepot park. First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. Marlins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting in 2023; Cardinals won 4-2 in 2022

The Cardinals surprised the New York Yankees in a weekend interleague series by winning 2 of 3 games, including a 5-1 victory in the finale on Sunday, while outscoring the Bronx Bombers 18-11. St. Louis also won its most recent true road series, taking 2 of 3 games in Washington against the Nationals June 19-21. St. Louis is 4-1 in its last 5 road outings.

The Marlins were humbled by the red-hot Atlanta Braves at Truist Field over the weekend, as the NL East-leading Braves swept the 2nd-place Marlins. Miami was outscored 29-7 in the 3-game set, splashing cold water on the 3-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox in its previous series.

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Cardinals at Marlins projected starters

RHP Miles Mikolas vs. LHP Braxton Garrett

Mikolas (4-5, 4.44 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.38 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 6.3 K/9 across 99 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 5 ER, 7 H, 3 BB, 4 K in a 10-7 home loss vs. the Houston Astros Wednesday
  • 2023 road splits: 3-3, 3.63 ERA (52 IP, 21 ER – 7 HR) with a .280 opponent batting average (OBA) in 9 starts

Garrett (4-2, 3.53 ERA) makes his 16th start and 17th appearance. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 10.1 K/9 through 81 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 5 IP, 1 ER, 3 H (solo HR), 1 BB, 2 K in a 6-2 road win vs. the Boston Red Sox Wednesday
  • 2023 home splits: 1-1, 5.35 ERA (35 1/3 IP, 21 ER – 7 HR) with a .271 OBA in 6 starts and 1 relief appearance

Cardinals at Marlins odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Cardinals +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Marlins -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals +1.5 (-190) | Marlins -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Cardinals at Marlins picks and predictions

Prediction

Marlins 5, Cardinals 4

Moneyline

The MARLINS (-125) aren’t priced terribly high, which is a bit surprising given the disparity in records between these 2 teams.

While the Cardinals have won 4 of the past 5 road games, St. Louis is also a dismal 4-11 in its last 15 series opener and 2-5 in the past 7 tries against a left-handed starting pitcher.

The Fish have rolled up 14 wins in the past 17 home outings against teams with a losing record, and Miami is 13-3 in the past 16 at home vs. RHP.

Run line/Against the spread

The Cardinals +1.5 (-190) are just a tad bit too expensive if you feel they’ll continue their momentum from the weekend and keep this one within striking distance.

While St. Louis is 38-15 in the past 53 trips to South Florida, and Jupiter, Fla., native Mikolas might pitch with a little added incentive near his hometown, the Cards have just been too inconsistent to trust.

PASS.

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Over/Under

OVER 8 (-115) is the lean, but go lightly.

The Under is 11-4-1 in the past 16 road games for the Cardinals, but the Over is 5-2 in the past 7 against teams with a winning overall record. The Over is 7-3 in the past 10 following a win for the Cards, too.

The Over has connected in each of the past 6 series openers for the Marlins, too.

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St. Louis Cardinals at Miami Marlins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s St. Louis Cardinals at Miami Marlins odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The St. Louis Cardinals (7-3) and Miami Marlins (4-7) tussle in the Thursday finale of a 3-game series at loanDepot Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Cardinals vs. Marlins odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: St. Louis leads 2-0.

St. Louis has allowed just 1 run in the first 2 games against Miami, and the Cardinals have won 4 of their last 5. Against the Marlins, the Redbirds are 8-0 over the last 2 seasons.

The Marlins own a .681 OPS with 2 big-output games and 9 unproductive contests. A solid Miami bullpen has kept the Fish in most games, but its 3.32 ERA is buoyed by a .221 batting average on balls in play.

Cardinals at Marlins: Projected starters

RHP Jordan Hicks vs. RHP Pablo Lopez

Hicks (1-0, 0.00 ERA) makes his first career start after 2 relief appearances so far this April. He has a 0.75 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9, and 11.3 K/9 in 4 IP.

  • Expected to be limited to about 45 pitches in this outing.

Lopez (1-0, 0.87 ERA) makes his third start. He has a 0.97 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9, and 7.0 K/9 in 10.1 IP.

  • Pitched 5 1/3 shutout innings against the Philadelphia Phillies in his last start Friday.
  • Posted a 3.07 ERA in 102 2/3 IP last year. Owns a career ERA of 3.94 and a fine K/BB ratio of 3.5-to-1.

Cardinals at Marlins 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 11:49 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Cardinals +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Marlins -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals +1.5 (-190) | Marlins -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -105 | U: -120)

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Cardinals at Marlins picks and predictions

Prediction

Marlins 6, Cardinals 3

Money line

PASS. No real value to be found here.

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Run line/Against the spread

The total is the more likable play for this game, but run-line bettors could do worse than this tag on the Marlins. With the Redbirds headed to Cincinnati postgame in this 3-city trip, perhaps some travel fatigue sets in.

And while its early, there is a bit of expected gravity in the analytics that should weigh down the Cards and buoy the Fish.

Consider a partial-unit play on MIAMI -1.5 (+155).

Over/Under

Fading both starters and both bullpens here. And making a play on Miami’s offense especially underperforming its indicators so far.

TAKE THE OVER 7.5 (-105).

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St. Louis Cardinals at Miami Marlins odds, picks and predictions

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

The St. Louis Cardinals (6-3) and Miami Marlins (4-6) meet in the second game of a 3-game series Wednesday. First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. ET at loanDepot Park. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Cardinals vs.  Marlins odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Cardinals lead 1-0 after defeating the Marlins 5-1 Tuesday night.

The Marlins are now 3-2 on their current 7-game homestand after winning 3 of 4 against the Philadelphia Phillies last weekend.

Cardinals at Marlins: Projected starters

RHP Miles Mikolas vs. RHP Sandy Alcantara

Mikolas (1-0, 2.61 ERA) makes his third start. He has a 1.16 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 in 10 1/3 IP.

  • After a shaky season debut, he bounced back in his last start, surrendering just 1 run on 3 hits with 7 strikeouts in 6 2/3 IP.
  • Has made 3 career starts at loanDepot Park, allowing 10 ER in 17 IP with 11 K.

Alcantara (1-0, 3.18 ERA) also makes his third start. He has a 1.41 WHIP,  4.8 BB/9 and 7.1 K/9 in 11 1/3 IP.

  • Uncharacteristically wild in first start, walking 5 against the San Francisco Giants. But he bounced back last time out and allowed just 2 ER in 6 1/3 IP.
  • Was rock solid at home last year, recording a 2.41 ERA and 9.5 K/9 in 16 starts.

Cardinals at Marlins 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 12:14 p.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Cardinals +115 (bet $100 to win $110) | Marlins -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals +1.5 (-190) | Marlins -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Cardinals at Marlins picks and predictions

Prediction

Marlins 4, Cardinals 3

Money line

After a rocky first start, Alcantara returned to form in his second outing. His recent track record of home dominance bodes well for him to follow up with another strong performance.

Mikolas was solid in his last outing, but his velocity is down and he has recorded only 11 swinging strikes in his 2 starts combined. Look for the MARLINS (-140) to come out on top.

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Run line/Against the spread

Alcantara boasts a 1.86 ERA in his last 7 home starts dating back to last season. He is capable of shutting down the Cardinals offense, but may not get a lot of run support as the Marlins have scored more than 4 runs just 3 times. PASS.

Over/Under

The Under has hit in 6 of 10 for Miami, while the Over is 5-3-1 in Cardinals games. Neither team looks primed for a big offensive day in this spot so look for the total to sneak in UNDER (-115).

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St. Louis Cardinals at Miami Marlins odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Wednesday’s St. Louis Cardinals at Miami Marlins odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The St. Louis Cardinals (3-2) and Miami Marlins (1-4) wrap up a three-game set Wednesday at 4:10 p.m. ET at loanDepot park. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Cardinals vs. Marlins odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Jack Flaherty is the projected starting pitcher for the Cardinals. He is 0-0 with a 12.46 ERA, 1.85 WHIP, 8.3 K/9 and 4.2 BB/9 in 4 1/3 IP in his one start this season. Flaherty hasn’t faced the Marlins since June 18, 2019, allowing three earned runs, four hits and a walk with eight strikeouts across seven innings in a loss despite the quality start.

RHP Pablo Lopez is the projected starting pitcher for the Marlins. He is 0-0 with an 0.00 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, 7.2 K/9 and 3.6 BB/9 in 5 IP in his one start in 2021. He has just one career appearance against the Cardinals, allowing two earned runs, four hits and one walk with five strikeouts across seven innings in a no-decision and quality start Aug. 7, 2018 in Miami.

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Cardinals at Marlins odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Cardinals -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Marlins -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Cardinals -1.5 (+145) | Marlins +1.5 (-175)
  • Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Prediction

Marlins 4, Cardinals 3

Money line (ML)

The MARLINS (-105) look to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Cardinals (-115), who have enjoyed solid pitching across the first two games of the series. The good pitching should continue, but Lopez should give his team a chance to avoid the broom.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The MARLINS +1.5 (-175) aren’t a bad play catching a run-and-a-half, as they look to avoid a three-game sweep. The problem with Miami so far in 2021 is that they have averaged just 1.5 runs per game in two outings against the Cardinals and four or fewer runs in four of their five outings. Miami has covered the run line as an underdog just once in the past four.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 7.5 (-115) is the lean, cashing in the first two games of this series. The Under is also 3-2 in Miami’s first five outings, and they’re averaging just 4.6 runs per game despite a 12-run explosion April 3. Take that game out, and the offense has just 1.8 runs per game in the other four.

The Cardinals have averaged just 3.8 runs per game across the past four outings, and they have yielded just three runs in the first two of this series.

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St. Louis Cardinals at Miami Marlins odds, picks and prediction

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

The St. Louis Cardinals (2-2) and Miami Marlins (1-3) play the second of a three-game set Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. ET at loanDepot park. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Cardinals vs. Marlins odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP John Gant is the projected starting pitcher for the Cardinals. He was 0-3 with a 2.40 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 10.8 K/9 and 4.2 BB/9 in 15 IP across 17 relief appearances (no starts) in 2020. Gant hasn’t faced the Marlins since June 17-20, when he appeared three times in a four-game series, allowing just one hit and one walk across three scoreless innings.

RHP Sandy Alcantara is the projected starting pitcher for the Marlins. He is 0-0 with an 0.00 ERA, 0.67 WHIP, 10.5 K/9 and 3.0 BB/9 in 6 IP in his one start in 2021. Alcantara hasn’t faced the Cardinals since June 10, 2019 when he allowed four runs – one earned – and four hits with four walks and six strikeouts across five innings in a loss at home. He’ll be pitching against his former team as the Cards dealt him to Miami in the package that landed OF Marcell Ozuna before the 2019 season.

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Cardinals at Marlins odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Cardinals +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Marlins -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Cardinals -1.5 (+155) | Marlins +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Prediction

Marlins 4, Cardinals 2

Money line (ML)

The MARLINS (-120) are a good play behind Alcantara. He allowed just two hits and two walks with seven strikeouts across six scoreless innings in a no-decision against the Tampa Bay Rays in the opener Thursday. I like the fact Alcantara has a start under his belt, while the Cardinals use Gant, who hasn’t started a game since 2018.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The MARLINS +1.5 (-190) are just over my personal limit of -180, but they’re not a terrible play at home behind their best starting pitcher. I’d rather just use them straight up, but if you don’t trust Miami to win outright, and want some insurance, have at it!

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 7.5 (-105) is the way to go here. After hitting the Over in the first three games, the Cardinals won 4-1 on Monday and cashed their first Under. The Marlins hit the Under in their first game with Alcantara on the bump, a 1-0 loss on April 1.

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St. Louis Cardinals at Miami Marlins odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Monday’s St. Louis Cardinals at Miami Marlins odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The St. Louis Cardinals (1-2) and Miami Marlins (1-2) play the first of a three-game set Monday at 6:40 p.m. ET at loanDepot park. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Cardinals vs. Marlins odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Daniel Ponce de Leon is the projected starting pitcher for the Cardinals. He was 1-3 with a 4.96 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 12.4 K/9 and 2.3 BB/9 in 32 2/3 IP over eight starts and one relief appearance in 2020. Ponce de Leon hasn’t faced the Marlins since June 19, 2019, when he allowed just two hits and one walk with six strikeouts across six scoreless innings at home in a no-decision.

LHP Trevor Rogers is the projected starting pitcher for the Marlins. He was 1-2 with a 6.11 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, 12.5 K/9 and 4.2 BB/9 in 28 IP over seven starts in 2020. This will be the first career start for Rogers against the Cardinals.

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Cardinals at Marlins odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Cardinals -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Marlins -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Cardinals -1.5 (+145) | Marlins +1.5 (-175)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Prediction

Marlins 4, Cardinals 3

Money line (ML)

The MARLINS (-110) are worth playing lightly as they open a three-game set against the Cardinals (-110). St. Louis closed out the 2020 season with just one victory in their final six tries against a left-handed starting pitcher, and they were 0-4 in their final four road outings vs. LHP.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The MARLINS +1.5 (-175) are a little more on the expensive side if you don’t trust them straight up. However, the Cardinals -1.5 (+145) were spanked 12-1 in their series finale in Cincinnati Sunday, and they have been outscored 21-7 across the past two. So the Marlins are the better play, although I like them better just straight up.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 8.5 (-110) is worth a look here despite the fact the Over cashed in each of the first three for the Cardinals. The Marlins hit the Under in the opening game, but the Over in each of the past two. However, the Under is 7-3-1 in the previous 11 meetings between these teams, and St. Louis ended last season with the Under cashing in four of their final five vs. LHP.

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