The Miami Marlins (59-66) and St. Louis Cardinals (62-64) will face off in the MLB tonight. First pitch from loanDepot park is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. The game will broadcast live on FDSFL.
Miami is a -137 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while St. Louis is +113 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 7.5 total runs.
Continue below for my Cardinals vs Marlins predictions and MLB picks for Tuesday, August 19, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more.
- Cardinals vs Marlins pick: Edward Cabrera Over 5.5 Strikeouts
My Marlins vs. Cardinals best bet is Edward Cabrera to go over his strikeout total, with the best odds currently available at Fanatics. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Cardinals vs Marlins Odds
Cardinals Odds | ||
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Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -187 | 7.5 -119o / -102u | +113 |
Marlins Odds | ||
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Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +153 | 7.5 -119o / -102u | -137 |
Murray’s Cardinals vs Marlins Prediction, Betting Analysis
Edward Cabrera has been pitching very well lately, and that success has translated into strong strikeout production.
He has recorded 6+ strikeouts in 5 of his last 6 starts and owns a 27.6% strikeout rate over the past 30 days. On the season, Cabrera has struck out 26.8% of right-handed hitters.
The Cardinals’ projected lineup includes five righties, and as a team, they hold a 21.8% strikeout rate against right-handed pitching this season.
Pick: Edward Cabrera Over 5.5 Strikeouts (-145, Fanatics)