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

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 Colorado Rockies (+140) visit Busch Stadium to take on the St. Louis Cardinals (-170) on August 9, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 2:15 pm in St. Louis, MO.

This season, the Rockies are 46-71 against the spread (ATS), while the Cardinals are 62-52 ATS.

Rockies vs Cardinals Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Rockies starting pitcher: Michael Lorenzen 3-10, 6.92 ERA
  • Cardinals starting pitcher: Michael McGreevy 4-9, 3.63 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Rockies+1.5 -145O 9 +100+140
Cardinals -1.5 +118U 9 -120-170

Rockies vs Cardinals Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cardinals will win Sunday‘s MLB game with 56.1% 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 Rockies players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Rockies Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Willi Castro has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 9 games (+21.80 Units / 242% ROI)
  • Troy Johnston has hit the Total Bases Under in 19 of his last 25 games (+12.50 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Hunter Goodman has hit the Runs Under in 16 of his last 20 games (+11.55 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Edouard Julien has hit the Singles Under in 16 of his last 20 games (+10.05 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Troy Johnston has hit the Hits Under in 13 of his last 20 games (+9.60 Units / 39% ROI)

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

Best Cardinals Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Bryan Torres has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 9 games at home (+16.00 Units / 178% ROI)
  • JJ Wetherholt has hit the Hits Under in 15 of his last 25 games (+11.75 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Alec Burleson has hit the Singles Under in 15 of his last 20 games at home (+10.30 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Ivan Herrera has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 17 of his last 25 games at home (+8.25 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Ivan Herrera has hit the Total Bases Under in 18 of his last 25 games at home (+7.70 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have covered the Run Line in 14 of their last 21 away games (+5.05 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 12 of their last 18 games (+4.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 30 away games (+4.45 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 13 of their last 22 games (+3.45 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 6 of their last 10 games (+3.00 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Game Total Under in 33 of their last 50 games (+15.30 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 25 games at home (+11.10 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 14 of their last 19 games (+8.60 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 5 of their last 8 games (+3.05 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 games (+2.90 Units / 40% ROI)

Rockies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Rockies are 62-55 against the Run Line (-3.35 Units / -2.3% ROI).

  • 46-71 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.05 Units / -2.58% ROI
  • 55-59 when betting on the total runs Over for -10.65 Units / -8.18% ROI
  • 59-55 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.85 Units / -0.67% ROI

Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cardinals are 62-52 against the Run Line (-4.7 Units / -2.84% ROI).

  • 58-59 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.05 Units / 2.41% ROI
  • 46-66 when betting on the total runs Over for -27.1 Units / -20.99% ROI
  • 66-46 when betting on the total runs Under for +15.2 Units / 11.84% ROI

Cardinals vs Rockies Home Run Prop Bets Today

Yes
Hunter Goodman +270
Jordan Walker +340
Mickey Moniak +340
Alec Burleson +360
JJ Wetherholt +425

Cardinals vs Rockies Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Mickey Moniak 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
TJ Rumfield 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
Masyn Winn 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Kyle Karros 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Bryan Torres 0.5 -220 0.5 +165

Cardinals vs Rockies Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jimmy Crooks 0.5 -200 0.5 +145
Jordan Walker 0.5 -200 0.5 +145
Willi Castro 0.5 -190 0.5 +140
Jordan Beck 0.5 -175 0.5 +130
Mickey Moniak 0.5 -175 0.5 +130

Rockies Keys to the Game vs. the Cardinals

The Rockies were just 40-96 (.294) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits in the 2025 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .535.

The Rockies were just 50-9 (.833) when leading entering the 9th inning in the 2024 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .949.

The Rockies were just 43-119 (.265) in the 2025 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Rockies were just 17-96 (.150) when they scored 4 or fewer runs in the 2025 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .286.

Cardinals Keys to the Game vs. the Rockies

The Cardinals were 69-1 (.986) when leading entering the 9th inning in the 2024 season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .949.

The Cardinals were 18-9 (.667) when tied entering the 7th inning in the 2024 season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .498.

The Cardinals were just 7-11 (.389) when tied entering the 8th inning in the 2025 season — tied for 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Rockies hitters have a swing rate of 41% on the first pitch of at-bats this season — highest in MLB.

Rockies hitters have chased 37% of pitches out of the zone against LHP this season — highest in MLB.

Rockies hitters have a swing rate of 52% this season — highest in MLB.

15% of Rockies’ hitters plate appearances have lasted only one pitch (650/4,453 PA’s) this season — highest in MLB.

Cardinals hitters have struck out in just 18% of their PA’s against LHP this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Cardinals hitters have an OBP of .326 (2,163 PA’s) on the road this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB.

Cardinals hitters have an OBP of just .304 (2,266 PA’s) at home this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Cardinals hitters are slugging just .359 at home this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

Rockies pitchers have an ERA of 5.81 (534.0 IP) at home this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Opponents are hitting .287 against Rockies pitchers this season — highest in MLB.

The Rockies have allowed 6.17 runs per game (364/59) at home this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Rockies pitchers have allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 62% of their games this season — highest in MLB.

The Cardinals pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 33% of their games on the road this season — lowest in MLB.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 46% against Cardinals pitchers this season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 22% against Cardinals pitchers this season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB.

Cardinals pitchers have allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 50% of their games this season — 5th highest in MLB.

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