Cardinals vs Rockies Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 9

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  • The Cardinals (60-48) are -165 favorites vs the Rockies (48-63)
  • Cardinals starting pitcher: Miles Mikolas (8-8), 2.92 ERA
  • Rockies starting pitcher: Ryan Feltner (1-3), 5.75 ERA
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The St. Louis Cardinals (-165) visit Coors Field to take on the Colorado Rockies (+140) on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 8:40pm EDT in Denver.

The Cardinals are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Cardinals vs Rockies Over/Under is 11 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Cardinals are 60-48 against the spread (ATS), while the Rockies are 60-51 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cardinals-1.5 -115O 11 +100-165
Rockies +1.5 -105U 11 -120+140

Cardinals vs Rockies Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cardinals will win Tuesday‘s matchup with 52.9% 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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Best Cardinals Player Prop Bets Today

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

  • Paul DeJong has hit the Singles Under in 16 of his last 17 games (+13.95 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Tommy Edman has hit the Hits Under in 18 of his last 25 away games (+12.75 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Dylan Carlson has hit the Singles Under in 28 of his last 40 games (+12.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Nolan Arenado has hit the Hits Over in 29 of his last 40 games (+11.25 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Tommy Edman has hit the Runs Under in 15 of his last 18 away games (+10.65 Units / 39% ROI)

Best Rockies Player Prop Best Bets Today

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

  • Brendan Rodgers has hit the Singles Over in 23 of his last 28 games (+15.45 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Randal Grichuk has hit the Hits Over in 16 of his last 22 games at home (+13.10 Units / 32% ROI)
  • German Marquez has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 13 of his last 16 games (+10.00 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Brendan Rodgers has hit the RBIs Under in 24 of his last 32 games at home (+9.30 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Jose Iglesias has hit the Total Bases Over in 16 of his last 25 games (+8.65 Units / 32% ROI)

Rockies vs Cardinals Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Brendan Rodgers 0.5 +400 0.5 -750
C.J. Cron 0.5 +340 0.5 -600
Charlie Blackmon 0.5 +425 0.5 -800
Elehuris Montero 0.5 +400 0.5 -700
Elias Diaz 0.5 +425 0.5 -800

Rockies vs Cardinals Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Brendan Rodgers 1.5 +125 1.5 -175
C.J. Cron 1.5 +160 1.5 -250
Charlie Blackmon 1.5 +135 1.5 -190
Elehuris Montero 0.5 -225 0.5 +160
Elias Diaz 0.5 -275 0.5 +185

Rockies vs Cardinals RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Brendan Rodgers 0.5 +120 0.5 -165
C.J. Cron 0.5 +100 0.5 -140
Charlie Blackmon 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Elehuris Montero 0.5 +145 0.5 -200
Elias Diaz 0.5 +130 0.5 -185

Rockies vs Cardinals Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Ryan Feltner 3.5 -145 3.5 +100
Miles Mikolas 4.5 +125 4.5 -175
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Game Total Under in 26 of their last 40 games (+11.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the Run Line in 58 of their last 103 games (+10.65 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 21 games (+9.90 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 16 of their last 24 games (+9.35 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 25 of their last 42 away games (+8.90 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have covered the Run Line in 37 of their last 58 games (+15.30 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 22 games at home (+9.20 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 28 games at home (+6.10 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 12 of their last 20 games (+3.55 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 12 of their last 22 games at home (+1.55 Units / 6% ROI)

Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Cardinals have gone 60-48 against the Run Line (+9.3 Units / 6.81% ROI).

  • 60-48 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.2 Units / 4.43% ROI
  • 49-55 when betting on the total runs Over for -12.3 Units / -10.3% ROI
  • 55-49 when betting on the total runs Under for +1.25 Units / 1.05% ROI

Rockies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Cardinals have gone 60-51 against the Run Line (+2.45 Units / 1.78% ROI).

  • 48-63 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.25 Units / -2.72% ROI
  • 53-52 when betting on the total runs Over for -4.9 Units / -4% ROI
  • 52-53 when betting on the total runs Under for -6.85 Units / -5.62% ROI

Opponents have a line drive rate of just 12% (9/75) against Miles Mikolas with runners in scoring position this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a line drive rate of just 13% (13/100) against Miles Mikolas with runners in scoring position since the start of last season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 135 total IP; League Avg: 23% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 19% (200/1,052) against Miles Mikolas this season — 5th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 25% — eighth Percentile.

Right-handed hitters have a miss rate of just 21% (115/546) against Miles Mikolas this season — tied for 9th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 26% — 16th Percentile.

Ryan Feltner: Rockies Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

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Cardinals Keys to the Game vs. the Rockies

The Cardinals are 49-2 (.961) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .913.

The Cardinals are 51-17 (.750) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — 9th best in MLB; League Avg: .707.

The Cardinals are 47-3 (.940) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — tied for 6th best in MLB; League Avg: .886.

The Cardinals are just 2-42 (.045) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .087.

Rockies Keys to the Game vs. the Cardinals

The Rockies are just 18-36 (.333) on the road this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .473.

The Rockies are just 12-30 (.286) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2020 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Rockies are just 5-14 (.263) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Rockies are 8-46 (.148) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 7th best in MLB; League Avg: .114.

Cardinals hitters are slugging .455 against LHP since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .408.

Cardinals hitters have 204 extra-base hits out of 478 total hits (43%) against LHP since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 35%.

Cardinals hitters have an OPS of .771 (845 PA’s) against LHP this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .713.

Cardinals hitters have an OPS of .787 (2,090 PA’s) against LHP since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .726.

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

The Rockies are batting .284 at home this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .245.

The Rockies are batting .272 against LHP since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .247.

The Rockies have an average HR distance of 411.1 feet since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 399.6.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 22% against Cardinals pitchers this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

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

Cardinals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 38% with two-strikes this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 46% against Cardinals pitchers since the start of last season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

The longest HR allowed by the Rockies pitchers this season traveled 496.0 feet — — longest in MLB; League Avg: 457.7

Rockies pitchers have allowed innings of 3+ runs in 9% of innings played this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 6%.

Rockies pitchers have walked 89 of 981 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

Rockies pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 18% this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Rockies vs. Cardinals Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Scott Oberg (Rockies): Arm, D60
  • Kristopher Bryant (Rockies): Foot, D10
  • Tyler Kinley (Rockies): Elbow, D60
  • Jhoulys Chacín (Rockies): Toe, D15
  • Helcris Olivarez (Rockies): Shoulder, D60
  • Chad Kuhl (Rockies): Hip, D15
  • Ryan Rolison (Rockies): Shoulder, D60
  • Alexander Reyes (Cardinals): Shoulder, D60
  • Steven Matz (Cardinals): Knee, D15
  • Jack Flaherty (Cardinals): Shoulder, D60
  • Juan Yepez (Cardinals): Forearm, D10
  • Jordan Montgomery (Cardinals): Cramps, Day-to-Day
  • Drew VerHagen (Cardinals): Hip, D60

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