Orioles vs. Cardinals Betting Odds, Preview, Free Picks
Baltimore Orioles vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Date: Monday, May 20th, 7:45 ET
Location: Busch Stadium
TV: BSMW
Money Line: Orioles -108/Cardinals -110
Total Line: 8
Betting Preview
Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Orioles on Monday, May 20th at Busch Stadium. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.
Betting Odds
| ML | RL | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAL | -108 | -1.5 | O 8 (-104) |
| STL | -110 | +1.5 | U 8 (-116) |
From Busch Stadium in St. Louis, we have the Orioles and Cardinals facing off in an interleague matchup. This one gets started at 7:45 PM ET and will be televised on BSMW.
Dean Kremer is starting for the Orioles, and they are 29-15 this season, which has them in 2nd place in the AL East. The Cardinals are 4th in the NL Central with a record of 20-26. Sonny Gray will be on the mound for the Cardinals. Baltimore is currently favored on the money line, and the over/under line is at 8 runs.
Orioles vs. Cardinals Projected Lineup
| Player | Batting Order | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | 1 | SS |
| Adley Rutschman | 2 | C |
| Ryan O’Hearn | 3 | DH |
| Ryan Mountcastle | 4 | 1B |
| Anthony Santander | 5 | RF |
| Colton Cowser | 6 | LF |
| Jordan Westburg | 7 | 3B |
| Cedric Mullins | 8 | CF |
| Jorge Mateo | 9 | 2B |
| Dean Kremer | – | SP |
| Player | Batting Order | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Brendan Donovan | 1 | LF |
| Lars Nootbaar | 2 | CF |
| Paul Goldschmidt | 3 | 1B |
| Nolan Arenado | 4 | 3B |
| Alec Burleson | 5 | RF |
| Iván Herrera | 6 | C |
| Matt Carpenter | 7 | DH |
| Nolan Gorman | 8 | 2B |
| Masyn Winn | 9 | SS |
| Sonny Gray | – | SP |
Baltimore Orioles: 29-15 SU / OU 22-18 / Runline 24-20
Orioles Records & Recent Play
Gunnar Henderson had a big game at the plate for the Orioles in their most recent game vs. the Mariners, going 2/4 with a homer and scoring two runs. The Orioles really broke out with a four-run 1st inning and went on to pick up a json 6-3 win. Leading up to the game, they were the heavy favorite at -147.
Corbin Burnes put together a good start for the Orioles, going six innings and giving up just one earned run, and striking out 11. However, the Orioles’s bullpen almost gave up the lead, as the Mariners scored two runs in the 7th to pull to within one. Craig Kimbrel was able to close things out in the 9th, though, and the Orioles picked up the win.
The Orioles head into today’s road matchup vs. the Cardinals with a record of 29-15, which has them two games behind the Yankees for the AL East lead. So far, they have been great against other AL East teams, going 7-2 this season. Baltimore has been good overall, as they won their series vs. the Mariners and are 6-4 in their last 10 games.
At home, the Orioles have gone 17-10 this season and have been really good on the road, coming in with a record of 12-5. As the favorite, Baltimore is 22-14 and 7-1 as the underdog. So far this year, they have an overall series record of 10-3-2.
When betting the run line, the Orioles have been a solid choice overall, going 24-20. They have been even better on the road, going 10-7. They have been a favorite in 36 games, going 17-19, but have been a strong underdog bet, going 7-1.
The Baltimore Orioles have played 28 games this season with over/under lines higher than 8 runs, which accounts for 63.6% of their games. Their games have averaged 8.7 runs per game, and their over/under record for the season is 22-18. In their last 10 games, they have gone over the line 6 times, under the line 3 times, and pushed once. Their over/under record when the line is set at 8 runs is 4-2-1.
Cardinals Records & Recent Play
Lars Nootbaar had only one hit in the Cardinals’ 11-3 loss to the Red Sox, but it was a home run. The Cardinals really struggled on the mound, as Matthew Liberatore took the loss and gave up four earned runs in just three innings of work. St. Louis’s offense scored their only three runs in the 2nd inning.
Heading into this game, the Cardinals were at +110 on the money line. Things really got away from the Cardinals in the 4th inning, as the Red Sox scored three runs in the inning. St. Louis’s bullpen also allowed two runs in the 9th.
St. Louis is 20-26 overall and trail the Brewers by seven games in the NL Central. So far, they have really struggled against other NL Central teams, going 1-6. The Cardinals are coming off a series win vs. the Red Sox, taking two of three games.
This season, the Cardinals are just 8-12 at home compared to 12-14 on the road. So far, they have really struggled in day games, going 6-14. As the favorite, the Cardinals are 11-13 this season and 9-13 as the underdog. St. Louis’ overall series record is 7-8, and they have won two straight series.
When betting the run line on the Cardinals, it’s been a coin flip this season, as they are 22-24. They have been a better bet away from home, going 12-14 on the run line, compared to 10-10 at home. They have been a better bet as the underdog, going 13-9, compared to 9-15 as the favorite.
St. Louis has seen the over hit in six straight games, and the over has hit in 54.3% of their games this season. The combined run average in their games this season is 8.7, and their over/under record is 22-23. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 2-4-1. The over/under line for today’s game is set at 8 runs.
Pitching Matchup
Right-hander Dean Kremer is starting for the Orioles today as he faces the Cardinals on the road. He has made eight starts this year and has a record of 3-3 with a 3.72 ERA. Kremer’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.02. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up three earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won three straight starts. Kremer has a total of three quality starts this year and is averaging 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings. Overall, he has allowed nine homers this season.
Sonny Gray will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Angels, where he gave up five earned runs in six innings of work. In that outing, he gave up two home runs. Looking back over his last four outings, Gray has given up at least one home run in each. Gray has made four quality starts this year and has a record of 5-2 to go along with a 3.05 ERA. His WHIP for the season is currently 1.06. At home, Gray is 2-1 with a 0.95 ERA.
Orioles vs. Cardinals Offense Outlook
As a team, the Orioles are the top home run hitting team in the league and are also 4th in runs scored, averaging 5 runs per game. Overall, they are batting .247, which is 6th in the league, and have the best team ISO in the league. Baltimore is also near the top of the league in team slugging percentage and OPS.
Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson have been the Orioles’ top power threats this season, with Rutschman’s 9 homers ranking 2nd on the team and Henderson leading the league with 15 homers. Henderson has also been hot of late, going 10/35 with five homers over his last nine games. Jordan Westburg has also been swinging a hot bat, going 11/34 in his last nine games.
So far this season, the Cardinals offense has been one of the worst in the league, averaging just 3.8 runs per game, which is 25th in the MLB. As a team, they are batting just .232, and their team on-base percentage of .308 is also below average. One thing they have done well is draw walks, as they are 9th in the league in that category. St. Louis is also near the bottom of the league in terms of home runs, and their slugging percentage of .359 is 21st in the league.
Nolan Arenado and Willson Contreras have been two of the Cardinals’ most consistent hitters this season, with Arenado batting .276 and Contreras hitting .280. Arenado’s 22 RBIs are the best mark on the team, and Contreras is 2nd with six homers. Over his last five games, Alec Burleson is 10/22, and Lars Nootbaar has gone 6/17 in that stretch.
Free Orioles vs. Cardinals MLB Pick
Our prediction for this Orioles vs. Cardinals matchup is to take the Orioles on the money line, with the payout being -108. We have the Orioles winning this one by a score of 5-4, and with the payout being -108, we see this as a good value bet.
Looking at some of the starting pitcher projections, we have Sonny Gray finishing with six strikeouts compared to Dean Kremer with five. However, we have Gray going just five innings compared to Kremer, who we have going six.
MLB Baseball Picks
Dodgers vs. Yankees Game 5 Predictions: Can New York Force Game 6?- Dodgers vs. Yankees Game 3 Predictions: Can LA Keep Rolling?
- Yankees vs. Dodgers World Series Game 2 Prediction and Analysis
- Yankees vs. Dodgers World Series Game 1 Predictions: Cole vs. Flaherty
- Guardians vs. Yankees ALCS Game 5 Predictions: Can Cleveland Extend the Series?
- Dodgers vs. Yankees Game 5 Predictions: Can New York Force Game 6?
- Dodgers vs. Yankees Game 3 Predictions: Can LA Keep Rolling?
- Yankees vs. Dodgers World Series Game 2 Prediction and Analysis
- Yankees vs. Dodgers World Series Game 1 Predictions: Cole vs. Flaherty
- Guardians vs. Yankees ALCS Game 5 Predictions: Can Cleveland Extend the Series?
MLB Betting Guide
New to betting on baseball? We've got you covered! Our comprehensive how to bet on baseball article explains all the different types of wagers offered at the sportsbooks including money lines, over/unders, run lines, parlays and more! Also get tips and strategies to increase your odds of beating the bookies!