A’s vs. Cardinals Prediction
Paul Blackburn will oppose Matthew Liberatore in Wednesday evening’s matchup at Busch Stadium, where the Cardinals host the A’s at 6:45 p.m. ET. With the Cardinals listed as massive home favorites and the total sitting at 9.5 runs, what’s the best bet when it comes to tonight’s matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
919 Oakland A’s (+145) at 920 St. Louis Cardinals (-180); o/u 9.5
6:45 p.m. ET, Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO
A’s vs. Cardinals Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 62% of bets are on the Cardinals’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Oakland A’s DFS SPIN
Tony Kemp went 0-for-4 as Oakland’s leadoff hitter Tuesday against the Cardinals. Meanwhile, Esteury Ruiz had a double and a HBP from the ninth spot. It’s certainly arguable that Kemp is a better option that Ruiz in the leadoff spot against right-hander right now, but what possible good does giving Kemp one more at-bats than Ruiz do for an A’s team that has to be focused on 2024 and beyond? It’s just too bad no one in the organization much cares right now.
St. Louis Cardinals DFS SPIN
Nolan Arenado finished 4-for-5 and hit a two-run homer Tuesday against the A’s. Arenado collected four hits for the second time this season. He’s batting .365 with three homers in 12 games this month.
A’s vs. Cardinals MLB Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oakland’s last 8 games on the road
Oakland is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of St. Louis’s last 11 games at home
A’s vs. Cardinals MLB BETTING PREDICTION
Over his last five starts that span 28 2/3 innings, Blackburn is 1-2 with a 4.08 ERA but his 3.69 FIP suggests that he’s pitching even better than his ERA would indicate. His 3.77 walk rate is concerning, but his 7.85 strikeout rate is around average and he’s doing a good job keeping the ball in the yard and on the ground. As for Liberatore, he’s 1-1 with a 3.29 ERA over his last two starts that span 13 2/3 innings. That said, he’s striking out batters at just a 5.27 rate and his 4.44 FIP is an indication that his ERA isn’t sustainable. Thus, I think the A’s are worth a flier tonight as a sizable underdog.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: OAKLAND A’S +145