Cardinals vs. Athletics Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Tuesday, April 16, 2024

The St. Louis Cardinals will take the field against the Oakland Athletics (7-10) on Tuesday. The game begins at 9:40 PM ET on BSMW, with the Cardinals listed as -153 favorites on the moneyline.

St. Louis’ Lance Lynn gets the start, and he’ll go against Oakland’s JP Sears.

Cardinals vs. Athletics Odds

  • Cardinals odds to win: -153
  • Athletics odds to win: +128
  • Spread: Cardinals -1.5
  • Total: 8 runs
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    Game Time and Information

  • Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
  • Time: 9:40 PM ET
  • TV: BSMW
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    Who Will Win Cardinals vs. Athletics?

    Cardinals and Athletics Betting Trends

    The Cardinals have been favored on the moneyline five total times this season. They’ve finished 3-2 in those games.

    St. Louis has played as moneyline favorites of -153 or shorter in only one game this season, which it won.

    This season, the Athletics have been the underdog 15 times and won five, or 33.3%, of those games.

    Oakland is 3-4 this season when entering a game as the underdog by +128 or more on the moneyline.

    The Cardinals have had an over/under set by oddsmakers 17 times, and have combined with opponents to go over the total in six of those games (6-10-1).

    The Athletics’ games have gone over the total in seven of their 17 chances.

    Cardinals Stats & Insights

    The Cardinals are the 22nd-highest scoring team in MLB action averaging 3.8 runs per game (64 total).

    St. Louis is third-worst in MLB action with 13 home runs.

    The Cardinals’ .231 batting average ranks 21st in MLB.

    St. Louis strikes out 8.5 times per game to rank 20th in MLB.

    The Cardinals pitching staff ranks 15th in the majors with a collective 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings.

    St. Louis has a 3.74 team ERA that ranks 11th among all MLB pitching staffs.

    Athletics Stats & Insights

    The Athletics have scored the 29th-most runs in the league this season with just 48 (2.8 per game).

    Oakland’s 15 home runs rank 21st in Major League Baseball.

    The Athletics rank 28th in MLB with a team batting average of just .206.

    Oakland ranks 29th in strikeouts per game (10.6) among MLB offenses.

    The Athletics average just 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings as a pitching staff, which ranks 26th in the big leagues.

    Oakland has the 12th-ranked ERA (3.80) in the majors this season.

    Cardinals Key Players to Watch

    Lynn (0-0) takes the mound for the Cardinals in his fourth start of the season. He’s put together a 2.63 ERA in 13 2/3 innings pitched, with 18 strikeouts.

    Brendan Donovan leads St. Louis in runs batted in with nine and has a batting average of .254.

    Nolan Arenado leads St. Louis in runs batted in with nine while batting .286.

    Masyn Winn has 17 hits this season and a slash line of .370/.388/.500.

    Willson Contreras has collected 12 hits this season and has an OBP of .400. He’s slugging .524 on the year.

    Athletics Key Players to Watch

    Sears (1-1) will take the mound for the Athletics, his fourth start of the season.

    Shea Langeliers paces the Athletics with four home runs and eight runs batted in.

    Zachary Gelof has two doubles, a triple, two home runs and five walks while hitting .212.

    Abraham Toro is hitting .273 with two doubles, a home run and four walks.

    JJ Bleday has a club-high .262 batting average.

    Cardinals and Athletics Injuries

    Cardinals: Tommy Edman: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Dylan Carlson: 10 Day IL (Shoulder), Matt Carpenter: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Riley O’Brien: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Drew Rom: 15 Day IL (Biceps), Keynan Middleton: 15 Day IL (Forearm)

    Athletics: Miguel Andújar: 10 Day IL (Knee), Brent Rooker: 10 Day IL (Abdominal), J.D. Davis: 10 Day IL (Groin), Freddy Tarnok: 15 Day IL (Hip), Scott Alexander: 15 Day IL (Rib), Ken Waldichuk: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Trevor Gott: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Sean Newcomb: 60 Day IL (Knee), Luis Medina: 60 Day IL (Knee), Aledmys Díaz: 60 Day IL (Calf)

    Cardinals vs. Athletics Prediction

  • Score Prediction: Athletics 5, Cardinals 4
  • Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
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