Cardinals vs Marlins Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Feb 26

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The St. Louis Cardinals (-115) visit Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium to take on the Miami Marlins (-105) on Monday, February 26, 2024. First pitch is for this Spring Training game is scheduled for 1:10pm EST in Jupiter, FL.

Last season, the Cardinals were 71-91 against the spread (ATS), while the Marlins were 74-90 ATS.

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

Moneyline
Cardinals-115
Marlins -105

Cardinals vs Marlins Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cardinals will win Monday‘s matchup with 51.0% confidence, based on 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:

  • Luken Baker has hit the RBIs Over in his last 2 games (+3.80 Units / 190% ROI)
  • Juniel Querecuto has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 4 of his last 5 games (+3.00 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Juniel Querecuto has hit the Singles Under in 4 of his last 5 games (+2.65 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Irving Lopez has hit the Singles Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Nolan Gorman has hit the RBIs Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 39% ROI)

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

Best Marlins Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Peyton Burdick has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in his last 3 games (+3.40 Units / 80% ROI)
  • Jesus Sanchez has hit the Runs Under in his last 3 games at home (+3.00 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Jacob Amaya has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in his last 2 games (+2.50 Units / 125% ROI)
  • Jacob Amaya has hit the Runs Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Garrett Hampson has hit the Runs Under in his last 2 games at home (+2.00 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 22 of their last 45 away games (+9.80 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 27 of their last 45 away games (+9.13 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Team Total Under in 46 of their last 79 away games (+8.70 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 11 away games (+6.85 Units / 57% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 15 away games (+5.85 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Game Total Over in 36 of their last 64 games at home (+8.60 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 32 of their last 59 games at home (+8.35 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+6.64 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 games (+5.65 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 38 of their last 67 games at home (+4.19 Units / 5% ROI)

Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread last MLB season, the Cardinals went 78-84 against the Run Line (-14.45 Units / -6.98% ROI).

  • 71-91 when betting on the Moneyline for -32.5 Units / -16.02% ROI
  • 76-79 when betting on the total runs Over for -10.8 Units / -6.04% ROI
  • 79-76 when betting on the total runs Under for -4.2 Units / -2.36% ROI

Marlins Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread last MLB season, the Marlins went 74-90 against the Run Line (-35.7 Units / -16.31% ROI).

  • 84-80 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.95 Units / -0.47% ROI
  • 74-84 when betting on the total runs Over for -18 Units / -10.01% ROI
  • 84-74 when betting on the total runs Under for +2.4 Units / 1.33% ROI

Sem Robberse is making his MLB debut today.

Marlins Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Eury Perez allowed a slugging percentage of .758 (47 Total Bases / 62 ABs) on inside fastballs in the 2023 season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: .442 — 0 Percentile.

Opponents had a groundball rate of just 15% (19/129) against Eury Perez’s fastball in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 40% — 0 Percentile.

Opponents had a groundball rate of just 27% (63/233) against Eury Perez in the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 43% — first Percentile.

Opponents had a = 95 mph’>Hard-Hit Rate of 52% (27/52) against Eury Perez on inside fastballs in the 2023 season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 32% — 0 Percentile.

Cardinals Keys to the Game vs. the Marlins

The Cardinals were just 4-70 (.054) when trailing entering the 7th inning in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .141.

The Cardinals were 19-17 (.528) after a win as underdogs in the 2023 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .433.

The Cardinals were 11-6 (.647) when tied entering the 8th inning in the 2023 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Cardinals were just 54-12 (.818) when leading entering the 7th inning in the 2023 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .859.

Marlins Keys to the Game vs. the Cardinals

The Marlins are just 21-73 (.223) when allowing 2 or more home runs since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .303.

The Marlins are 93-13 (.877) when scoring 5 or more runs since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .792.

The Marlins are 25-121 (.171) when trailing entering the 7th inning since last season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .129.

The Marlins were 7-64 (.099) when trailing entering the 9th inning in the 2023 season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .052.

The Cardinals are just 29-47 (.372) against the run line (-29.8% ROI) after a road win since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .502.

The Cardinals won only 43% of their home games in the 2023 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 52%.

Cardinals hitters put 39% of their swings in play on the first pitch of at-bats in the 2023 season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 35%.

Cardinals hitters had a = 95 mph’>Hard-Hit Rate of 42% in the 2023 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 40%.

Marlins hitters pulled just 42% of balls they’ve put into play against RHP in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 47%.

Marlins hitters pulled just 42% of balls they’ve put into play in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 47%.

Marlins grounded into 158 double plays in the 2023 season — most in MLB.

The Marlins batted .281 against LHP in the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .254.

Opponents had a miss rate of just 23% against Cardinals pitchers in the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Cardinals pitchers had a strikeout rate of just 19% in the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Cardinals pitchers had a strikeout rate of just 38% with two-strikes in the 2023 season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Cardinals pitchers walked 95 of 1,431 batters (7%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning in the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Marlins pitchers had a strikeout rate of 24% in the 2023 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Opponents had a groundball rate of 45% against Marlins pitchers in the 2023 season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Marlins pitchers had a strikeout rate of 45% with two-strikes in the 2023 season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

The Marlins have won just 20% of road games in which their opponents scored first since last season — tied for 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

Marlins vs. Cardinals Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Calvin Faucher (Miami Marlins): Biceps, Out
  • Eury Perez (Miami Marlins): Finger, Day-To-Day
  • Jazz Chisholm (Miami Marlins): Toe, Out
  • Sandy Alcantara (Miami Marlins): Elbow, Out
  • Huascar Brazoban (Miami Marlins): Personal, Day-To-Day
  • Braxton Garrett (Miami Marlins): Shoulder, Out
  • Dylan Carlson (St. Louis Cardinals): Ankle, Out
  • Giovanny Gallegos (St. Louis Cardinals): Shoulder, Out
  • Tommy Edman (St. Louis Cardinals): Wrist, Out
  • Masyn Winn (St. Louis Cardinals): Upper Body, Day-To-Day
  • Packy Naughton (St. Louis Cardinals): Elbow, Out

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Shane Jackson

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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.

Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.