Cardinals vs Red Sox Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jun 19

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  • The Red Sox (35-31) are -155 favorites vs the Cardinals (38-29)
  • Cardinals starting pitcher: Neil Pallante (2-1), 1.45 ERA
  • Red Sox starting pitcher: Nicholas Pivetta (6-5), 3.49 ERA
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The St. Louis Cardinals (+125) visit Fenway Park to take on the Boston Red Sox (-155) on Sunday, June 19, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35pm EDT in Boston.

The Red Sox are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+125).

The Cardinals vs Red Sox Over/Under is 9 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Cardinals are 38-29 against the spread (ATS), while the Red Sox are 35-31 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cardinals+1.5 -155O 9 -105+125
Red Sox -1.5 +125U 9 -115-155

Cardinals vs Red Sox Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Red Sox will win Sunday‘s matchup with 66.9% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Cardinals and Red Sox and up-to-date player injuries.


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Best Cardinals Player Prop Bets Today

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

  • Harrison Bader has hit the Singles Over in 9 of his last 10 away games (+8.70 Units / 86% ROI)
  • Harrison Bader has hit the Hits Over in 9 of his last 10 away games (+7.65 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Harrison Bader has hit the Runs Over in 7 of his last 10 away games (+5.75 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Tommy Edman has hit the Runs Over in 6 of his last 7 away games (+5.20 Units / 62% ROI)
  • Harrison Bader has hit the Total Bases Over in 5 of his last 6 away games (+5.05 Units / 70% ROI)
  • Best Red Sox Player Prop Best Bets Today

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

  • Xander Bogaerts has hit the Hits Over in 13 of his last 15 games (+12.40 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Rafael Devers has hit the Singles Under in 9 of his last 10 games at home (+7.90 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Trevor Story has hit the Total Bases Under in 20 of his last 30 games at home (+7.10 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Xander Bogaerts has hit the Total Bases Over in 10 of his last 14 games (+6.50 Units / 40% ROI)
  • J.D. Martinez has hit the Singles Under in 8 of his last 10 games (+6.15 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Red Sox vs Cardinals Home Run Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Alex Verdugo 0.5 +700 0.5 -2500
    Christian Vazquez 0.5 +750 0.5 -3000
    J.D. Martinez 0.5 +333 0.5 -600
    Jackie Bradley Jr. 0.5 +775 0.5 -3000
    Rafael Devers 0.5 +325 0.5 -600

    Red Sox vs Cardinals Total Hits Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Alex Verdugo 1.5 +185 1.5 -275
    Christian Vazquez 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
    J.D. Martinez 1.5 +155 1.5 -225
    Jackie Bradley Jr. 0.5 -200 0.5 +140
    Rafael Devers 1.5 +150 1.5 -225

    Red Sox vs Cardinals RBI Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Alex Verdugo 0.5 +140 0.5 -200
    Christian Vazquez 0.5 +140 0.5 -200
    J.D. Martinez 0.5 +110 0.5 -160
    Jackie Bradley Jr. 0.5 +175 0.5 -250
    Rafael Devers 0.5 +125 0.5 -175

    Red Sox vs Cardinals Strikeout Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Nick Pivetta 5.5 +110 5.5 -155
    Pallante 2.5 -145 2.5 +100
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the Run Line in 36 of their last 62 games (+9.15 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Game Total Over in 29 of their last 51 games (+6.75 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 35 games (+5.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 12 of their last 20 games (+4.25 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 16 of their last 29 games (+2.25 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 29 of their last 46 games (+10.75 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 37 games (+10.20 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 33 of their last 59 games (+7.45 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Game Total Under in 33 of their last 65 games (+6.55 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have covered the Run Line in 18 of their last 32 games (+5.50 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Against the spread this MLB season, the Cardinals have gone 38-29 against the Run Line (+7.8 Units / 9.03% ROI).

    • 38-29 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.25 Units / 3.69% ROI
    • 35-29 when betting on the total runs Over for +3 Units / 4.06% ROI
    • 29-35 when betting on the total runs Under for -9.3 Units / -12.6% ROI

    Red Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Against the spread this MLB season, the Cardinals have gone 35-31 against the Run Line (+2.95 Units / 3.51% ROI).

    • 35-31 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.2 Units / -2.58% ROI
    • 26-33 when betting on the total runs Over for -9.85 Units / -13.37% ROI
    • 33-26 when betting on the total runs Under for +5.5 Units / 7.63% ROI

    Opponents have a chase percentage of just 6% (4/65) against Andre Pallante with runners in scoring position this season — lowest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: 30% — first Percentile.

    Andre Pallante has a strikeout rate of just 34% (25 SO in 73 PAs) with two-strikes this season — 7th lowest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: 44% — sixth Percentile.

    Andre Pallante has a strikeout rate of just 5% (2 SO in 37 PAs) with runners in scoring position this season — 3rd lowest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: 22% — second Percentile.

    Right-handed batters are hitting .310 (22-for-71) against Andre Pallante this season — 11th highest among among 110 qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: .229 — 10th Percentile.

    Nicholas Pivetta: Red Sox Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

    Left-handed hitters have a chase rate of just 17% (40/237) against Nick Pivetta this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 28% — second Percentile.

    Nick Pivetta has thrown elevated pitches 47% of the time (389/820) in non-two strike counts this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 30% — 100th Percentile.

    Right-handed batters batted just .056 (1-for-18) against Nick Pivetta — 2nd best in MLB over the last week; League Avg: .244 — 98th Percentile.

    Opponents have a groundball rate of just 19% (7/36) against Nick Pivetta with runners in scoring position this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — first Percentile.

    Cardinals Keys to the Game vs. the Red Sox

    The Cardinals are 14-3 (.824) when hitting 2 or more home runs this season — 6th best in MLB; League Avg: .717.

    The Cardinals are just 1-27 (.036) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 8th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .074.

    The Cardinals are 32-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .926.

    The Cardinals are 21-13 (.618) at home this season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .509.

    Red Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Cardinals

    The Red Sox are just 0-22 (.000) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .074.

    The Red Sox are just 121-19 (.864) when leading entering the 8th inning since the 2020 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .917.

    The Red Sox are just 30-4 (.882) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .926.

    The Red Sox are just 4-13 (.235) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — tied for 10th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .283.

    Cardinals hitters have 175 extra-base hits out of 407 total hits (43%) against LHP since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 35%.

    Cardinals hitters have just 250 strikeouts in 1,141 PA’s (22%) in close and late situations since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

    The Cardinals are batting .268 against LHP this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .245.

    Cardinals hitters have 202 extra-base hits out of 479 total hits (42%) against LHP since the start of 2020 — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 36%.

    The Red Sox are batting .277 at home since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .247.

    The Red Sox are batting .277 at home since the start of 2020 — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .247.

    The Red Sox are batting .182 with two-strikes since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .167.

    The Red Sox have scored first in 79% of their road games this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 53%.

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

    Cardinals pitchers have walked 60 of 596 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

    Cardinals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 11% with runners in scoring position over the last 14 days (12 games) — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 21%.

    Cardinals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 18% with runners in scoring position since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

    The Red Sox pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 21% of their games on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 47%.

    The Red Sox pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 34% of their games this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

    Red Sox pitchers have allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 29% of their games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

    The Red Sox pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 36% of their games on the road since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 46%.

    Red Sox vs. Cardinals Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • James Paxton (Red Sox): Elbow, D60
  • Nathan Eovaldi (Red Sox): Back, D15
  • Garrett Whitlock (Red Sox): Hip, D15
  • Enrique Hernández (Red Sox): Hip, D10
  • Matthew Barnes (Red Sox): Shoulder, D15
  • Christian Arroyo (Red Sox): COVID-19, D10
  • Christopher Sale (Red Sox): Rib, D60
  • Josh Taylor (Red Sox): Back, D60
  • Alexander Reyes (Cardinals): Shoulder, D60
  • McKenzie Dickerson (Cardinals): Calf, D10
  • Jordan Hicks (Cardinals): Forearm, D15
  • Steven Matz (Cardinals): Shoulder, D15
  • Yadier Molina (Cardinals): Knee, D10

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