Cardinals vs Rockies Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Apr 12

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  • The Cardinals are -175 favorites vs the Rockies
  • Cardinals starting pitcher: Jack Flaherty
  • Rockies starting pitcher: José Ureña
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The St. Louis Cardinals (-175) visit Coors Field to take on the Colorado Rockies (+145) on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 3:10pm EDT in Denver.

The Cardinals are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-120).

The Cardinals vs Rockies Over/Under is 13 total runs for the game.

This season, the Cardinals are 4-7 against the spread (ATS), while the Rockies are 3-9 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cardinals-1.5 -120O 13 -105-175
Rockies +1.5 +100U 13 -115+145

Cardinals vs Rockies Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cardinals will win Wednesday‘s MLB matchup with 60.8% confidence.

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


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

Best Cardinals Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Nolan Arenado has hit the Singles Over in 10 of his last 11 games (+8.55 Units / 67% ROI)
  • Jordan Walker has hit the Singles Over in 9 of his last 11 games (+7.45 Units / 62% ROI)
  • Nolan Arenado has hit the Hits Over in 9 of his last 11 games (+7.20 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Jordan Walker has hit the Hits Over in 9 of his last 11 games (+7.00 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Willson Contreras has hit the Runs Under in his last 6 games (+6.05 Units / 63% ROI)

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

Best Rockies Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Kris Bryant has hit the Singles Over in 10 of his last 12 games (+7.55 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Elias Diaz has hit the Hits Over in his last 6 games at home (+6.00 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Jurickson Profar has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 7 of his last 8 games (+5.70 Units / 48% ROI)
  • C.J. Cron has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 6 of his last 7 games (+5.65 Units / 71% ROI)
  • Yonathan Daza has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in his last 5 games (+5.30 Units / 76% ROI)

Rockies vs Cardinals Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Brian Serven 0.5 +725 0.5 -2500
C.J. Cron 0.5 +360 0.5 -650
Profar 0.5 +550 0.5 -1200
Yonathan Daza 0.5 +1000 0.5 -10000
Ryan McMahon 0.5 +350 0.5 -650

Rockies vs Cardinals Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Brian Serven 0.5 -160 0.5 +125
C.J. Cron 0.5 -275 0.5 +195
Profar 1.5 +170 1.5 -225
Yonathan Daza 1.5 +175 1.5 -250
Ryan McMahon 0.5 -250 0.5 +190

Rockies vs Cardinals RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Brian Serven 0.5 +195 0.5 -250
C.J. Cron 0.5 +115 0.5 -155
Profar 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Yonathan Daza 0.5 +190 0.5 -250
Ryan McMahon 0.5 +135 0.5 -185

Rockies vs Cardinals Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jose Urena 3.5 +130 3.5 -165
Jack Flaherty 4.5 +120 4.5 -155
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 6 of their last 7 games (+5.45 Units / 71% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 7 games (+4.95 Units / 65% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Team Total Under in 5 of their last 7 games (+2.65 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the Team Total Over in their last 4 games (+4.05 Units / 84% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.95 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.90 Units / 52% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 2 of their last 3 games (+2.50 Units / 74% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 3 games (+1.20 Units / 35% ROI)

Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Cardinals have gone 5-6 against the Run Line (-1.95 Units / -13.88% ROI).

  • 4-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -4 Units / -29.52% ROI
  • 4-7 when betting on the total runs Over for -3.65 Units / -30.54% ROI
  • 7-4 when betting on the total runs Under for +2.4 Units / 19.51% ROI

Rockies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Rockies have gone 3-9 against the Run Line (-6.35 Units / -48.85% ROI).

  • 5-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -7.27% ROI
  • 7-5 when betting on the total runs Over for +1.5 Units / 10.99% ROI
  • 5-7 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.3 Units / -17.97% ROI

Jack Flaherty has spotted his fastball inside for a strike just 20% (5/25) of the time this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 4 total IP; League Avg: 64% — 0 Percentile.

Jack Flaherty has walked 15 of 73 batters (20%) — highest in MLB over the last week; League Avg: 8% — first Percentile.

Jack Flaherty has walked 13 of 45 batters (29%) this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 4 total IP; League Avg: 9% — first Percentile.

Jack Flaherty has a strike rate of just 45% (25/56) in two strike counts this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 4 total IP; League Avg: 65% — 0 Percentile.

Rockies Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Jose Urena has allowed an OBP of .418 (256 PA’s) vs left-handed batters since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 68 total IP; League Avg: .303 — first Percentile.

Jose Urena has allowed an OBP of .559 (34 PA’s) this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 4 total IP; League Avg: .327 — 0 Percentile.

Left-handed batters are hitting .341 (76-for-223) against Jose Urena since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 68 total IP; League Avg: .235 — first Percentile.

Jose Urena has a strikeout rate of just 3% (1 SO in 34 PAs) this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 4 total IP; League Avg: 22% — 0 Percentile.

Cardinals Keys to the Game vs. the Rockies

The Cardinals are 25-10 (.714) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2021 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Cardinals were 28-12 (.700) when moneyline favorites of less than -150 in 2022 — best in MLB; League Avg: .547.

The Cardinals were 47-11 (.810) when totaling 10 or more hits in 2022 — 6th best in MLB; League Avg: .728.

The Cardinals are 25-17 (.595) when tied entering the 7th inning since the 2021 season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Rockies Keys to the Game vs. the Cardinals

The Rockies are just 55-112 (.329) on the road since the 2021 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .465.

The Rockies are just 13-28 (.317) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2021 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Rockies were just 27-54 (.333) on the road in 2022 — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .467.

The Rockies are just 36-33 (.522) when totaling 10 or more hits since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .728.

Cardinals hitters are slugging .470 against LHP since the 2021 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .407.

Cardinals hitters are slugging .467 against LHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .400.

Cardinals hitters have 267 extra-base hits out of 626 total hits (43%) against LHP since the 2021 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 35%.

Cardinals hitters had an OPS of .809 (1,363 PA’s) against LHP in 2022 — best in MLB; League Avg: .714.

The Rockies are batting .285 at home since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .247.

The Rockies are batting .282 at home since the 2021 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .247.

The Rockies are batting .307 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game since the 2021 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .263.

Rockies hitters are slugging just .346 on the road since the 2021 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .396.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 47% against Cardinals pitchers since last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents had a groundball rate of 47% against Cardinals pitchers in 2022 — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 22% against Cardinals pitchers since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Opponents had a miss rate of just 22% against Cardinals pitchers in 2022 — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 21% against Rockies pitchers this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

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

Opponents had a miss rate of just 23% against Rockies pitchers in 2022 — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Rockies pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 20% since the 2021 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Rockies vs. Cardinals Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Ryan Rolison (Rockies): Shoulder, D60
  • Sean Bouchard (Rockies): Biceps, D60
  • Antonio Senzatela (Rockies): Knee, D15
  • Germán Márquez (Rockies): Forearm, D15
  • Randal Grichuk (Rockies): Hernia, D10
  • Elehuris Montero (Rockies): Hand, Day-to-Day
  • Brendan Rodgers (Rockies): Shoulder, D60
  • Tyler Kinley (Rockies): Elbow, D60
  • Lucas Gilbreath (Rockies): Elbow, D60
  • Daniel Bard (Rockies): Anxiety, D15
  • Lars Nootbaar (Cardinals): Thumb, D10
  • Patrick Naughton (Cardinals): Left Forearm, D15
  • Adam Wainwright (Cardinals): Groin, D15
  • Paul DeJong (Cardinals): Back, D10
  • Wilking Rodríguez (Cardinals): Shoulder, D15

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