Thursday’s MLB slate features 11 matchups on May 14, 2026, with start times spanning from 12:35 PM ET to 10:10 PM ET.
I like one team playing in the afternoon and one playing in the evening on Thursday. Both teams are slight underdogs playing in interleague contests.
Can 25-year-old Cardinals righty Michael McGreevy pitch well enough to earn his fourth win of the season on Thursday? Will Red Sox starter Ranger Suarez improve his 2026 record to 3-2 in a home matchup with the Phillies?
I'll make picks for both games below. Read on for our Thursday MLB Predictions May 14 article.
MLB Prediction Game 1
CARDINALS VS ATHLETICS DATE, TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
|---|---|
| Where | SUTTER HEALTH PARK, SACRAMENTO, CA |
| When | THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026, 3:05 PM ET |
| TV | MLB.TV |
CARDINALS VS ATHLETICS ODDS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Moneyline | Total | |
| CARDINALS | -1.5 (+146) | -105 | U 9.5 (-116) |
| ATHLETICS | 1.5 (-183) | -115 | O 9.5 (-107) |
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CARDINALS VS ATHLETICS WHO IS THE PUBLIC BETTING? | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| CARDINALS | 52% | 48% | ATHLETICS |
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St. Louis Cardinals at Athletics, May 14 MLB Prediction
The St. Louis Cardinals are primed to pull off an outright win on the road against the Athletics on Thursday afternoon. Despite the Athletics' home-field edge, the situational trends heavily favor the visitors.
Currently, St. Louis is 9-8 straight up after a loss and an impressive 14-8 straight up as the road team this year. Their ability to handle unfamiliar competition is clear, as they are 19-17 straight up in non-division games in 2026.
Furthermore, scheduling factors won't hold St. Louis back; the Cardinals are 19-15 straight up when playing on no rest this season, and 22-18 straight up when playing an opponent on equal rest this year. For all of those reasons, take the Cards on the road on Thursday afternoon.
Pick: St. Louis Cardinals -105
MLB Prediction Game 2
PHILLIES VS RED SOX DATE, TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
|---|---|
| Where | FENWAY PARK, BOSTON, MA |
| When | THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026, 6:45 PM ET |
| TV | MLB.TV |
PHILLIES VS RED SOX ODDS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Moneyline | Total | |
| PHILLIES | -1.5 (+155) | -115 | U 7.5 (-115) |
| RED SOX | 1.5 (-180) | -105 | O 7.5 (-105) |
PHILLIES VS RED SOX WHO IS THE PUBLIC BETTING? | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILLIES | 53% | 47% | RED SOX |
Philadelphia Phillies at Boston Red Sox, May 14 MLB Prediction
The Boston Red Sox are well-positioned to secure an outright win at Fenway Park against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night.
Boston brings strong momentum into the matchup, currently sitting at 5-3 straight up in their last 8 games overall. They also hold a recent head-to-head edge, going 4-3 straight up in their last 7 games against Philadelphia.
The biggest X factor is the Phillies' starting pitching. Philadelphia is sending Jesus Luzardo to the mound on Thursday night. He has struggled, pitching to a 5.98 ERA this season. Consequently, the Phillies are just 3-5 straight up in Luzardo's 8 starts this year.
This pitching vulnerability makes Boston a highly attractive play to defend their home field. Take the Red Sox at Fenway on Thursday night.
Pick: Boston Red Sox -105
Today's MLB Predictions
- St. Louis Cardinals -105
- Boston Red Sox -105