Diamondbacks vs Cardinals Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Apr 23

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St. Louis Cardinals' Jordan Walker warms up before a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
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  • The Diamondbacks are +100 favorites vs the Cardinals
  • Diamondbacks vs Cardinals Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
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The Arizona Diamondbacks (+115) visit Busch Stadium to take on the St. Louis Cardinals (-135) on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 7:45pm EDT in St. Louis, MO.

This season, the Diamondbacks are 11-13 against the spread (ATS), while the Cardinals are 13-10 ATS.

Diamondbacks vs Cardinals Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Diamondbacks starting pitcher: Tommy Henry 0-1, 6.76 ERA
  • Cardinals starting pitcher: Steven Matz 1-1, 3.60 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Diamondbacks+1.5 -185O 8.5 -105+115
Cardinals -1.5 +150U 8.5 -115-135

Diamondbacks vs Cardinals Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Diamondbacks will win Tuesday‘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 Diamondbacks players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Diamondbacks Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Blaze Alexander has hit the Hits Over in 4 of his last 5 games (+2.75 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Blaze Alexander has hit the Total Bases Over in 4 of his last 5 games (+2.70 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Blaze Alexander has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 3 of his last 5 games (+0.30 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Blaze Alexander has hit the Singles Under in 3 of his last 5 games (+0.15 Units / 2% ROI)

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

Best Cardinals Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • No trends found
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Game Total Under in 56 of their last 99 games (+14.00 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Moneyline in 37 of their last 63 games (+11.20 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 54 of their last 93 games (+10.82 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Team Total Over in 42 of their last 70 away games (+10.10 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 29 of their last 61 games (+9.29 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Game Total Under in 32 of their last 58 games (+5.80 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 26 games (+5.50 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.82 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the Run Line in 49 of their last 92 games (+1.55 Units / 1% ROI)

Diamondbacks Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Diamondbacks are 12-12 against the Run Line (-0.55 Units / -1.84% ROI).

  • 11-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.65 Units / -14.49% ROI
  • 11-12 when betting on the total runs Over for -2.55 Units / -9.46% ROI
  • 12-11 when betting on the total runs Under for +0.1 Units / 0.39% ROI

Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cardinals are 13-10 against the Run Line (+3.3 Units / 11.3% ROI).

  • 10-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.1 Units / -11.57% ROI
  • 7-14 when betting on the total runs Over for -8.3 Units / -32.81% ROI
  • 14-7 when betting on the total runs Under for +6.5 Units / 25.69% ROI

Cardinals vs Diamondbacks Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nolan Arenado (STL) 0.5 +310 0.5 -400
Willson Contreras (STL) 0.5 +360 0.5 -500
Ketel Marte (ARI) 0.5 +375 0.5 -500
Paul Goldschmidt (STL) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550
Eugenio Suarez (ARI) 0.5 +475 0.5 -650

Cardinals vs Diamondbacks Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Randal Grichuk (ARI) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Corbin Carroll (ARI) 0.5 -250 0.5 +195
Brendan Donovan (STL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Jordan Walker (STL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Christian Walker (ARI) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170

Cardinals vs Diamondbacks RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nolan Arenado (STL) 0.5 -105 0.5 -125
Willson Contreras (STL) 0.5 +130 0.5 -165
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (ARI) 0.5 +135 0.5 -185
Christian Walker (ARI) 0.5 +140 0.5 -185
Paul Goldschmidt (STL) 0.5 +145 0.5 -200

Cardinals vs Diamondbacks Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under

Tommy Henry has allowed a slugging percentage of .955 (21 Total Bases / 22 ABs) versus the bottom of the order this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 8 total IP; League Avg: .330 — 0 Percentile.

Tommy Henry has allowed an OPS of 1.475 (25 PA’s) versus the bottom of the order this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 8 total IP; League Avg: .611 — 0 Percentile.

Tommy Henry has allowed a slugging percentage of .892 (33 Total Bases / 37 ABs) in non-two strike counts this season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 8 total IP; League Avg: .544 — second Percentile.

Opponents had a Hard-Hit Rate of just 23% (24/102) against Tommy Henry on breaking pitches in the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 37% — 99th Percentile.

Cardinals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents have a line drive rate of 38% (26/68) against Steven Matz this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 8 total IP; League Avg: 23% — first Percentile.

Steven Matz has allowed a slugging percentage of .682 (15 Total Bases / 22 ABs) on low non-fastballs this season — 4th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 8 total IP; League Avg: .292 — third Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .390 (16-for-41) against Steven Matz’s non-fastballs this season — 5th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 8 total IP; League Avg: .220 — fourth Percentile.

Steven Matz has thrown elevated pitches 52% of the time (45/87) on the first pitch of at-bats this season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 8 total IP; League Avg: 31% — 99th Percentile.

Diamondbacks Keys to the Game vs. the Cardinals

The Diamondbacks are just 127-23 (.847) when leading entering the 8th inning since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .906.

The Diamondbacks are just 36-16 (.692) when they’ve had 5 or more XBH since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .796.

The Diamondbacks are just 143-15 (.905) when leading entering the 9th inning since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .951.

The Diamondbacks are just 80-9 (.899) when leading entering the 9th inning since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .948.

Cardinals Keys to the Game vs. the Diamondbacks

The Cardinals are 28-10 (.737) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Cardinals are just 47-49 (.490) after a win as favorites since the 2022 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .590.

The Cardinals are just 17-26 (.395) after a road win since the 2023 season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .492.

The Cardinals are just 18-46 (.281) when their opponents score in the first inning since the 2023 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .384.

The Diamondbacks are batting .312 against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .244.

Diamondbacks hitters have just 111 strikeouts in 593 PA’s (19%) against RHP this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Diamondbacks hitters have just 166 strikeouts in 944 PA’s (18%) this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Diamondbacks hitters have an OBP of .427 (103 PA’s) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .330.

The Cardinals are just 32-50 (.376) against the run line (-30.0% ROI) after a road win since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .504.

Cardinals hitters have just 2,093 strikeouts in 10,128 PA’s (21%) against RHP since the 2022 season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Cardinals hitters have an OPS of just .640 (862 PA’s) this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .697.

The Cardinals have a winning percentage of just 43% at home since last season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 52%.

Diamondbacks pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 20% in close and late situations since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 41% against Diamondbacks pitchers since the 2022 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 24% against Diamondbacks pitchers this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Diamondbacks pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 14% in close and late situations this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Cardinals pitchers since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Cardinals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 20% since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

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

Cardinals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 20% since the 2022 season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Cardinals vs. Diamondbacks Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Dylan Carlson (St. Louis Cardinals): Shoulder, 10-Day IL
  • Keynan Middleton (St. Louis Cardinals): Forearm, 15-Day IL
  • Lars Nootbaar (St. Louis Cardinals): Ribs, 10-Day IL
  • Drew Rom (St. Louis Cardinals): Biceps, 15-Day IL
  • Sonny Gray (St. Louis Cardinals): Hamstring, 15-Day IL
  • Riley O’Brien (St. Louis Cardinals): Forearm, 15-Day IL
  • Tommy Edman (St. Louis Cardinals): Wrist, 10-Day IL
  • Packy Naughton (St. Louis Cardinals): Elbow, Out
  • Jordan Lawlar (Arizona Diamondbacks): Thumb, 60-Day IL
  • Alek Thomas (Arizona Diamondbacks): Hamstring, Day-To-Day
  • Eduardo Rodriguez (Arizona Diamondbacks): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Paul Sewald (Arizona Diamondbacks): Oblique, 15-Day IL
  • Jose Castillo (Arizona Diamondbacks): Hand, 7-Day IL
  • Drey Jameson (Arizona Diamondbacks): Elbow, 60-Day IL

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