Marlins vs Cardinals Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Apr 6

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman throws out Cincinnati Reds' Elly De La Cruz at first base during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
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  • The Cardinals are -150 favorites vs the Marlins
  • Marlins vs Cardinals Over / Under today: 8 Runs
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The Miami Marlins (+125) visit Busch Stadium to take on the St. Louis Cardinals (-150) on Saturday, April 6, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 2:15pm EDT in St. Louis, MO.

This season, the Marlins are 0-8 against the spread (ATS), while the Cardinals are 6-2 ATS.

Marlins vs Cardinals Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Marlins starting pitcher: Trevor Rogers 0-0, 7.21 ERA
  • Cardinals starting pitcher: Steven Matz 0-0, 3.38 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Marlins+1.5 -165O 8 -115+125
Cardinals -1.5 +140U 8 -105-150

Marlins vs Cardinals Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cardinals will win Saturday‘s MLB game with 55.0% 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 Marlins players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Marlins Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Bryan De La Cruz has hit the Singles Over in 17 of his last 22 games (+11.65 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Tim Anderson has hit the Hits Under in 13 of his last 15 away games (+11.25 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Jake Burger has hit the RBIs Over in 7 of his last 8 games (+9.30 Units / 116% ROI)
  • Tim Anderson has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 12 of his last 15 away games (+9.20 Units / 54% ROI)
  • Luis Arraez has hit the Hits Under in 11 of his last 12 games (+9.15 Units / 36% ROI)

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

Best Cardinals Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Paul Goldschmidt has hit the Total Bases Under in his last 7 games (+7.85 Units / 70% ROI)
  • Miles Mikolas has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 10 of his last 14 games (+5.90 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Brendan Donovan has hit the Hits Over in his last 5 games (+5.85 Units / 56% ROI)
  • Masyn Winn has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in his last 5 games (+5.50 Units / 81% ROI)
  • Victor Scott II has hit the Singles Under in 7 of his last 8 games (+5.40 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Game Total Under in 42 of their last 70 away games (+13.60 Units / 18% 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 Under in their last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 87% 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 their last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 66% ROI)

Marlins Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Marlins are 0-8 against the Run Line (-10.1 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 0-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.95 Units / -100% ROI
  • 7-1 when betting on the total runs Over for +5.95 Units / 68.79% ROI
  • 1-7 when betting on the total runs Under for -6.8 Units / -75.98% ROI

Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cardinals are 6-2 against the Run Line (+4.4 Units / 42.11% ROI).

  • 4-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.45 Units / 17.26% ROI
  • 3-3 when betting on the total runs Over for -0.1 Units / -1.16% ROI
  • 3-3 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.15 Units / -1.68% ROI

Cardinals vs Marlins Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Arenado 0.5 +425 0.5 -600
Gorman 0.5 +625 0.5 -1000
Chisholm 0.5 +800 0.5 -1400
Fortes 0.5 +1000 0.5 -2000
Winn 0.5 +1100 0.5 -2500

Cardinals vs Marlins Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Matz 5.5 -135 5.5 +100
Rogers 5.5 -135 5.5 +100

Trevor Rogers has a strike rate of just 54% (42/78) against right-handed batters this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 2 total IP; League Avg: 65% — first Percentile.

Trevor Rogers has a strike rate of just 48% (13/27) when he’s behind in the count this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 2 total IP; League Avg: 69% — first Percentile.

Trevor Rogers has not allowed a HR in any of his last three starts dating back to April 14th, 2023 — the longest active streak is 8.

Right-handed hitters have a swing rate of just 40% (31/78) against Trevor Rogers this season — 6th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 2 total IP; League Avg: 48% — seventh Percentile.

Cardinals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Steven Matz has not allowed a hit in the first inning in any of his last eight games dating back to July 9th, 2023 — this is the longest active streak among active MLB players.

Steven Matz has walked 3 of 134 batters (2%) versus the bottom of the order since last season — 3rd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 67 total IP; League Avg: 7% — 98th Percentile.

Steven Matz allowed a slugging percentage of .352 (89 Total Bases / 253 ABs) with two-strikes in the 2023 season — 10th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: .279 — seventh Percentile.

68% of Steven Matz’s called strikeouts are inside against right-handed batters since the 2022 season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 132 total IP; League Avg: 29% — 98th Percentile.

Marlins Keys to the Game vs. the Cardinals

The Marlins are 13-149 (.080) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .048.

The Marlins were 54-8 (.871) when they scored 5 or more runs in 2023 — best in MLB; League Avg: .781.

The Marlins are 24-3 (.889) when they’ve had 5 or more XBH since the 2023 season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .792.

The Marlins were 16-55 (.225) when trailing entering the 7th inning in 2023 — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .141.

Cardinals Keys to the Game vs. the Marlins

The Cardinals are 27-10 (.730) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .498.

The Cardinals were 11-6 (.647) when tied entering the 8th inning in 2023 — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Cardinals were just 71-91 (.438) in 2023 — tied for 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Cardinals are just 4-80 (.048) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .100.

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

Marlins hitters have chased 38% of pitches out of the zone against RHP this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

Marlins hitters have a swing rate of 68% with two-strikes this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 59%.

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

Cardinals hitter’ K:BB ratio is 5.4 against RHP this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 2.6.

Cardinals hitters have drawn 13 walks in 244 PA’s (5%) against RHP this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

The Cardinals are batting .280 with two outs this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .222.

Cardinals hitters have an OBP of .258 (6,636 PA’s) with two-strikes since the 2022 season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .246.

Marlins pitchers have picked-off 2 runners from first base this season — best in MLB.

Marlins pitchers have walked 46 of 353 batters (13%) this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

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

Opponents have a groundball rate of 45% against Marlins pitchers since last season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

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

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

Cardinals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 20% since last season — tied for 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 vs. Marlins 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
  • Eury Perez (Miami Marlins): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Josh Simpson (Miami Marlins): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Sandy Alcantara (Miami Marlins): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Xavier Edwards (Miami Marlins): Foot, 10-Day IL
  • Huascar Brazoban (Miami Marlins): Personal, Out
  • Victor Mesa (Miami Marlins): Undisclosed, 7-Day IL
  • Edward Cabrera (Miami Marlins): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Braxton Garrett (Miami Marlins): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • JT Chargois (Miami Marlins): Neck, 15-Day IL

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