Cardinals vs Angels Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 20

Los Angeles Angels' Zach Neto watches his fly out to Oakland Athletics center fielder Lawrence Butler during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif.
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  • The Cardinals are +100 favorites vs the Angels
  • Cardinals vs Angels Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
  • Cardinals / Angels TV Channel: ESPN

The St. Louis Cardinals (+100) visit Angel Stadium of Anaheim to take on the Los Angeles Angels (-120) on July 20, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 pm in Anaheim, CA.

This season, the Cardinals are 51-47 against the spread (ATS), while the Angels are 49-50 ATS.

Cardinals vs Angels Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Cardinals starting pitcher: Matthew Liberatore 5-6, 5.00 ERA
  • Angels starting pitcher: Jose Soriano 8-6, 3.53 ERA

Cardinals vs. Angels Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cardinals-1.5 +165O 8.5 +100+100
Angels +1.5 -200U 8.5 -120-120

Cardinals vs Angels Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Angels will win Monday‘s MLB game with 51.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cardinals players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Cardinals Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Nathan Church has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 8 away games (+21.50 Units / 269% ROI)
  • Lars Nootbaar has hit the Total Bases Under in 15 of his last 20 away games (+10.80 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Jordan Walker has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 13 of his last 15 games (+10.40 Units / 56% ROI)
  • JJ Wetherholt has hit the Singles Over in 18 of his last 25 away games (+10.15 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Jordan Walker has hit the Runs Over in 11 of his last 15 games (+9.45 Units / 62% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Angels players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Angels Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Jo Adell has hit the Runs Under in 14 of his last 15 games (+12.20 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Jo Adell has hit the Hits Under in 11 of his last 15 games (+11.50 Units / 77% ROI)
  • Denzer Guzman has hit the Singles Over in 12 of his last 15 games (+11.25 Units / 73% ROI)
  • Jo Adell has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 18 of his last 25 games (+10.30 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Nolan Schanuel has hit the Total Bases Over in 15 of his last 25 games at home (+8.25 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Team Total Over in 32 of their last 45 away games (+17.55 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the Run Line in 26 of their last 40 away games (+9.50 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 25 of their last 40 games (+9.35 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 45 away games (+8.65 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 21 of their last 40 away games (+8.50 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Team Total Under in 31 of their last 50 games at home (+9.35 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 25 of their last 40 games at home (+7.95 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Game Total Under in 29 of their last 50 games at home (+7.45 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 15 of their last 25 games at home (+7.00 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+4.20 Units / 58% ROI)

Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cardinals are 56-39 against the Run Line (+5.45 Units / 3.9% ROI).

  • 51-47 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.2 Units / 7.81% ROI
  • 41-52 when betting on the total runs Over for -16.35 Units / -15.15% ROI
  • 52-41 when betting on the total runs Under for +6.75 Units / 6.26% ROI

Angels Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Angels are 49-50 against the Run Line (-14.3 Units / -10.5% ROI).

  • 39-61 when betting on the Moneyline for -16.45 Units / -15.46% ROI
  • 46-52 when betting on the total runs Over for -10.8 Units / -9.78% ROI
  • 52-46 when betting on the total runs Under for +2.15 Units / 1.96% ROI

Angels vs Cardinals Home Run Prop Bets Today

Yes
Mike Trout +270
Zachary Neto +340
Jo Adell +390
Alec Burleson +400
Jordan Walker +400

Angels vs Cardinals Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alec Burleson 0.5 -275 0.5 +190
Nolan Schanuel 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
JJ Wetherholt 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Mike Trout 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
Jordan Walker 0.5 -210 0.5 +155

Angels vs Cardinals Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Ivan Herrera 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Josh Lowe 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
Masyn Winn 0.5 -235 0.5 +170
Lars Nootbaar 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
Nathan Church 0.5 -210 0.5 +155

Cardinals Keys to the Game vs. the Angels

The Cardinals were just 7-11 (.389) when tied entering the 8th inning in the 2025 season — tied for 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Cardinals were 18-9 (.667) when tied entering the 7th inning in the 2024 season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .498.

The Cardinals were 69-1 (.986) when leading entering the 9th inning in the 2024 season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .949.

Angels Keys to the Game vs. the Cardinals

The Angels are just 33-8 (.805) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .947.

The Angels are just 39-61 (.390) this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Angels are just 37-55 (.402) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .535.

The Angels are just 3-10 (.231) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Cardinals hitters have struck out in just 17% of their PA’s against LHP this season — 2nd best in MLB.

The Cardinals have answered-back in just 19% of innings after an opponent scores in late innings this season — lowest in MLB.

Cardinals hitters have an OBP of just .305 (1,884 PA’s) at home this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

Cardinals hitters have an OPS of just .671 (1,884 PA’s) at home this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

Angels hitters have struck out in 25% of their PA’s against RHP this season — highest in MLB.

The Angels have a winning percentage of just 33% on the road this season — tied for lowest in MLB.

Angels hitters have an OPS of just .649 (1,803 PA’s) at home this season — lowest in MLB.

Angels hitters are slugging just .346 at home this season — lowest in MLB.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 22% against Cardinals pitchers this season — lowest in MLB.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 46% against Cardinals pitchers this season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB.

Cardinals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 20% this season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB.

Cardinals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 18% with runners in scoring position this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB.

Angels pitchers have walked 11% of batters this season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB.

The Angels pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in 59% of their games on the road this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Angels pitchers this season — best in MLB.

Angels pitchers have won only 16% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings this season — tied for lowest in MLB.

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