Marlins vs Cardinals Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 17

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  • The Marlins are -115 favorites vs the Cardinals
  • Marlins starting pitcher: Jesús Luzardo
  • Cardinals starting pitcher: Miles Mikolas
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The Miami Marlins (-115) visit Busch Stadium to take on the St. Louis Cardinals (-105) on Monday, July 17, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 7:45pm EDT in St. Louis.

The Marlins are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+145).

The Marlins vs Cardinals Over/Under is 8 total runs for the game.

This season, the Marlins are 53-42 against the spread (ATS), while the Cardinals are 45-48 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Marlins-1.5 +145O 8 +100-115
Cardinals +1.5 -175U 8 -120-105

Marlins vs Cardinals Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cardinals will win Monday‘s MLB matchup with 52.3% confidence.

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


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

Best Marlins Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Bryan De La Cruz has hit the Hits Under in 19 of his last 23 away games (+16.20 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Bryan De La Cruz has hit the Runs Under in 17 of his last 19 away games (+14.20 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Bryan De La Cruz has hit the Total Bases Under in 19 of his last 23 away games (+13.40 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Bryan De La Cruz has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 18 of his last 23 away games (+12.15 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Jon Berti has hit the Hits Over in 19 of his last 25 away games (+10.90 Units / 24% ROI)

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

Best Cardinals Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Nolan Gorman has hit the Hits Under in 20 of his last 34 games (+12.05 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Nolan Arenado has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 18 of his last 25 games at home (+10.80 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Nolan Gorman has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 25 of his last 37 games (+9.70 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Paul DeJong has hit the Singles Over in 14 of his last 25 games (+9.65 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Lars Nootbaar has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 13 of his last 16 games (+9.55 Units / 45% ROI)

Cardinals vs Marlins Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nolan Arenado 0.5 +270 0.5 -450
Jorge Soler 0.5 +325 0.5 -550
Dylan Carlson 0.5 +675 0.5 -2000
Garrett Cooper 0.5 +475 0.5 -1000
Jose Fermin 0.5 +900 0.5 -5000

Cardinals vs Marlins Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nolan Arenado 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Jorge Soler 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Dylan Carlson 0.5 -175 0.5 +130
Garrett Cooper 1.5 +185 1.5 -250
Jose Fermin 0.5 -130 0.5 +100

Cardinals vs Marlins RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nolan Arenado 0.5 +135 0.5 -175
Jorge Soler 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Dylan Carlson 0.5 +200 0.5 -275
Garrett Cooper 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Jose Fermin 0.5 +260 0.5 -350

Cardinals vs Marlins Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jesus Luzardo 6.5 +110 6.5 -145
Miles Mikolas 3.5 -105 3.5 -120
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 31 of their last 62 games (+15.20 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Moneyline in 49 of their last 84 games (+13.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have covered the Run Line in 28 of their last 44 games (+11.35 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 25 of their last 39 away games (+9.10 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Team Total Over in 36 of their last 59 games (+8.90 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 36 games at home (+9.80 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the Run Line in 16 of their last 23 games (+8.85 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.20 Units / 28% ROI)

Marlins Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Marlins have gone 47-48 against the Run Line (-8.65 Units / -6.9% ROI).

  • 53-42 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.45 Units / 8.92% ROI
  • 44-47 when betting on the total runs Over for -7.5 Units / -7.19% ROI
  • 47-44 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.5 Units / -1.43% ROI

Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Cardinals have gone 45-48 against the Run Line (-7.15 Units / -5.95% ROI).

  • 40-53 when betting on the Moneyline for -27.45 Units / -22.57% ROI
  • 46-44 when betting on the total runs Over for -2.2 Units / -2.15% ROI
  • 44-46 when betting on the total runs Under for -6.55 Units / -6.39% ROI

Jesus Luzardo has induced opposing hitters to ground into 13 double plays in 50 opportunities (26%) this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 11% — 100th Percentile.

Jesus Luzardo has allowed three-ball counts to 21% of batters they faced (146/680 PA’s) against right-handed batters since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 101 total IP; League Avg: 10% — 0 Percentile.

Opponents have a miss rate of 52% (122/236) against Jesus Luzardo on breaking pitches this season — 3rd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 32% — 95th Percentile.

Opponents have a miss rate of 52% (122/236) against Jesus Luzardo on sliders this season — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 36 total IP; League Avg: 32% — 98th Percentile.

Cardinals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents have a miss rate of just 16% (145/896) against Miles Mikolas this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 26% — first Percentile.

Opponents have a two strike miss rate of just 16% (53/332) against Miles Mikolas this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 26% — first Percentile.

Miles Mikolas has a strikeout rate of just 33% (80 SO in 241 PAs) with two-strikes this season — 2nd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — third Percentile.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 15% (31/207) against Miles Mikolas with runners in scoring position this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 27% — first Percentile.

Marlins Keys to the Game vs. the Cardinals

keys to the game – away

Cardinals Keys to the Game vs. the Marlins

keys to the game – home

team hitters – away

team hitters – home

Opponents have a groundball rate of 46% against Marlins pitchers since last season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

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

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Marlins pitchers this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Marlins pitchers since last season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Cardinals pitchers since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Cardinals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 40% with two-strikes this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Cardinals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 39% with two-strikes since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 24% against Cardinals pitchers this season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Cardinals vs. Marlins Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Ryan Helsley (Cardinals): Forearm, D15
  • Patrick Naughton (Cardinals): Forearm, D60
  • Jacob Woodford (Cardinals): Shoulder, D15
  • Drew VerHagen (Cardinals): Hip, D15
  • Adam Wainwright (Cardinals): Shoulder, D15
  • Jordan Montgomery (Cardinals): Leg, Day-to-Day
  • Wilking Rodríguez (Cardinals): Shoulder, D60
  • Thomas Edman (Cardinals): Wrist, D10
  • Tyler O’Neill (Cardinals): Back, D60
  • Thomas Nance (Marlins): Shoulder, D60
  • Matthew Barnes (Marlins): Hip, D15
  • Andrew Nardi (Marlins): Triceps, D15
  • Jasrado Chisholm Jr. (Marlins): Oblique, D10
  • Trevor Rogers (Marlins): Forearm , D60
  • Jonathan Davis (Marlins): Knee, D60
  • Anthony Bender (Marlins): Elbow, D60
  • Avisaíl García (Marlins): Back, D10
  • Edward Cabrera (Marlins): Shoulder, D15
  • Max Meyer (Marlins): Elbow, D60

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