The Toronto Blue Jays host the St. Louis Cardinals on August 2, 2026. First pitch from Rogers Centre is scheduled for 1:37 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast on CARD.
The Blue Jays are -110 on the moneyline and -1.5 on the run line. The Cardinals are -110 on the moneyline and +1.5 on the run line. The total is set at 9 runs.
Find our MLB picks and Cardinals vs Blue Jays prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Cardinals vs Blue Jays Prediction
- Cardinals vs Blue Jays Pick: Vladimir Guerrero Jr Over 1.5 Hits (+202)
Our Cardinals vs Blue Jays best bet is on Vladdy to record over 1.5 hits. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Cardinals vs Blue Jays Odds
| Cardinals Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -205 | 9 -110o / -110u | -110 |
| Blue Jays Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +170 | 9 -110o / -110u | -110 |
- Cardinals vs Blue Jays moneyline: Cardinals -110, Blue Jays -110
- Cardinals vs Blue Jays over/under: 9 (-110o / -110u)
- Cardinals vs Blue Jays spread: Cardinals +1.5 (-205), Blue Jays -1.5 (+170)
Cardinals vs Blue Jays Probable Pitchers
| LHP Matthew Liberatore (STL) | Stat | RHP Max Scherzer (TOR) |
|---|---|---|
| 5-8 | W-L | 1-4 |
| 0.5 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | -0.6 |
| 5.26/5.14 | ERA / xERA | 9.49/6.13 |
| 4.84/4.26 | FIP / xFIP | 8.21/6.18 |
| 13.2% | K-BB% | 3.4% |
| 36.6% | GB% | 33.3% |
| .345 | BABIP | .293 |
| 98 | Stuff+ | 91 |
| 100 | Location+ | 100 |
Cardinals vs Blue Jays MLB Betting Preview
The Toronto Blue Jays look to complete a weekend sweep as they host the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday matinee.
Toronto has controlled the series so far, claiming a 3-1 victory on Friday before backing it up with a 5-1 win on Saturday.
St. Louis will attempt to avoid the broom behind left-hander Matthew Liberatore, while the Blue Jays counter with veteran right-handed ace Max Scherzer.
This marks Scherzer’s second start since returning from the injured list and his first appearance on the mound at Rogers Centre since June 10.
While Scherzer brings decades of big-game experience, Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn has proven capable of catching up to his fastball.
On July 30, 2024, Winn crushed the second-farthest home run of his career off Scherzer, driving a Statcast-projected 416-foot blast.
With Toronto riding high on back-to-back victories and St. Louis seeking answers at the plate, the pitching matchup sets up a captivating series finale in Ontario.
Cardinals vs Blue Jays Pick, Betting Analysis
The best prop value in Sunday's matchup centers on Toronto slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr., specifically his line for Over 1.5 hits.
Guerrero enters the afternoon in fine form, having recorded at least one hit in eight of his last nine games. More importantly, he has cleared the multi-hit threshold in four of those contests, including yesterday’s performance against St. Louis pitching.
Action PRO projects Vladdy for 1.55 hits in this matchup, giving us a good 12.6% edge against the market when compared to his current prop line of over/under 1.5 at bet365.
Getting plus-money returns on a hitter seeing the ball this well creates an exceptional spot.
Pick: Vladimir Guerrero Jr Over 1.5 Hits (+202)
