Free MLB Pick: Cardinals vs. Yankees Odds
Looking for St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Yankees Free MLB predictions? MLB betting sees the Cardinals taking on the Yankees on Friday, August 30th, 2024 at Yankee Stadium, in New York, NY. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all MLB baseball matchups all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily MLB predictions like this Cardinals Yankees free pick.
2024 MLB Handicapping – St. Louis Cardinals vs New York Yankees
(67-67) St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Yankees (78-56)
Date: Friday, August 30th
Time: 7:05 ET
Venue: Yankee Stadium New York, NY
Projected Starting Pitchers: Erick Fedde vs. Marcus Stroman
MLB Moneyline Odds: Cardinals +144 | Yankees -171 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Cardinals +1.5 | Yankees -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 9
- Live Betting Odds for today’s St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Yankees game!
- Want more baseball predictions like this Cardinals Yankees play? Check out our free MLB AI Picks for today!
- View our Updated Sportsbook Bonuses for today!
Cardinals vs. Yankees Gameday
At 7:05 PM ET in New York, the Yankees will host the Cardinals in an interleague matchup. Marcus Stroman will start for the Yankees, while Erick Fedde will take the mound for the Cardinals. The Yankees are favored in this one, with a money line of -171 compared to the Cardinals’ +144.
MLBN will have coverage of this game, which will be played at Yankee Stadium in New York, NY. The over/under line is set at 9 runs, with the over paying out at -104 compared to the under at -117.
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis is at an even 67-67 overall as they are 3rd in the NL Central, trailing the Brewers by 10.5 games. The Cardinals head into today’s game on a two-game winning streak, and they went 2-2 in their series vs. the Padres. In divisional games, the Cardinals are 19-23 this season.
At home, the Cardinals have gone 36-32 compared to 31-35 on the road. As the underdog, St. Louis is 34-33 this season and 21-25 as the road underdog. When favored, the Cardinals have gone 33-34 this year, and they are 21-18-5 in series this year.
Expert MLB Betting Picks
Want more action on today’s baseball card? See the featured premium MLB plays from CappersPicks handicappers, covering moneylines, run lines, totals, and other top bets.
The Cardinals’ offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Padres, closing out their series with a 4-1 win. After allowing one run to the Padres in the top of the first, the Cardinals responded with two runs of their own. St. Louis went on to add another two runs in the 3rd inning.
Sonny Gray put together a good start for the Cardinals, going six innings and giving up just one earned run, and picking up the win. He also issued only one walk and struck out four Padres batters. Masyn Winn had only two hits, but one of them was a home run, and the Cardinals also had three other players with two hits.
Cardinals Gambling
St. Louis is on the road against the Yankees today, and the O/U line is set at 9. The Cardinals have a combined run average of 8.6, and their O/U record is 63-68. Their average O/U line is 8, and when the line is set at 9, their record is 12-11-1. Only 6.7% of their games have had O/U lines set at 9, and their under streak is at 2 games.
When betting the run line on the Cardinals, it’s been more profitable to take them as the underdog, as they are 44-23 against the run line in those games. They have been a favorite in 67 games and are just 22-45 against the run line in those contests. Their overall run line record is 66-68, and their average run differential is -0.4 runs per game.
Cardinals Stats
The St. Louis Cardinals have struggled to score runs this season, ranking 24th in the league with 4.1 runs per game. Their offense has been particularly anemic on the road, where they average just 3.9 runs per game, 27th in the league. However, they have been slightly better at home, averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 15th in the league. Their home run total of 137 ranks 21st, and their ISO of .142 is 20th in the league. Despite their offensive struggles, the Cardinals have some hitters who have been performing well recently, with Masyn Winn hitting .436 over his last 9 games, and Paul Goldschmidt on a 5-game hitting streak.
YOU CAN CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT OUR TOP MLB CAPPERS! (All Under 1 Roof)
New York Yankees
Heading into today’s matchup vs. the Cardinals, the Yankees are 78-56 overall, putting them 1st in the AL East. Currently, they lead the Orioles by 1.5 games. The Yankees dropped the final two games of their series vs. the Nationals and are just 5-5 across their last ten games.
At home, the Yankees are 36-29 this season and have gone 42-27 on the road. This year, they are 60-49 as the favorite and 18-7 as the underdog. The Yankees’ overall series record is 25-14-4 heading into today’s game.
The Yankees will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Nationals with a 5-2 loss. New York was the heavy favorite on the money line going into the game but fell behind early, as the Nationals scored two runs in the 1st.
Offensively, the Yankees only had two fewer hits than the Nationals but scored just two runs. Both of their runs came in the 2nd inning. Jazz Chisholm Jr. had a big game, going 2/3 with a homer and a run scored. The Yankees’ other run came from Anthony Volpe, who went 2/4.
Yankees Gambling
The Yankees have been involved in high-scoring games this season, with a combined run average of 9.2 runs per game. Their over/under record is 72-58, and the average over/under line for their games is 9 runs. However, when the line has been set at 9 runs, the record is 10-15-2. The over has hit in 19 games with higher lines, but the under has hit in 88 games with lower lines, including the last three in a row.
When it comes to betting the run line, the Yankees have been a better bet on the road this season, going 41-28 compared to 30-35 at home. They have been a better bet as the underdog, going 21-4 compared to 50-59 as the favorite. They have also been a better bet in games they have won, as their average run margin in those games is 4.2 compared to -3.6 in games they have lost.
Yankees Stats
The New York Yankees have been one of the most potent offenses in the league this season, leading the league in total home runs with 207. Their 5.1 runs per game rank 2nd in the league, and their on-base percentage of .335 is the best in the league. Aaron Judge has been the standout performer for the Yankees, leading the team in batting average at .333, on-base percentage at .467, home runs with 51, and RBI with 123. He is currently on a 4-game hitting streak. Juan Soto has also been a key contributor, hitting .291 with 37 home runs and 95 RBI this season.
We want to hear from you below! Comments are welcome! Give us your picks for this St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Yankees MLB matchup.
Cardinals Yankees Pitching
Right-hander Erick Fedde is starting for the Cardinals today and comes in with a record of 8-7 and an ERA of 3.31. So far this season, he has made 26 starts, and opponents are batting .224 off Fedde this year. In his 26 appearances, Fedde has turned in 11 quality starts and is averaging 7.77 strikeouts per nine innings. Looking back at his last outing, Fedde finished with a no-decision after giving up one earned run in six innings of work. Before that, he had lost three straight starts.
New York is sending right-hander Marcus Stroman to the mound today vs. the Cardinals. Stroman has made 25 starts this season and has a record of 9-6 with a 3.88 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Stroman has a WHIP of 1.39 and has issued 3.88 walks per nine innings compared to 6.6 strikeouts. This year, he has turned in eight quality starts and is coming off an outing in which he allowed three earned runs in five innings of work. Stroman got the win in that outing vs. the Rockies. Before that, he had gone three straight starts without giving up a homer.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Yankees MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Cardinals head into the game having gone 4-6 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Cardinals they are 3-7 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Yankees are 5-5 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Yankees have a 5-5 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Cardinals are 0-3 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 2-1 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Yankees have a record of 1-2 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 2-1 in their last three games.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Yankees 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Our prediction for today’s Yankees vs. Cardinals matchup is to take the over, with the line sitting at 9 runs. We actually have the Yankees winning this one by a score of 7-3, but with a payout of -171, we see more value in taking the over. You could sprinkle a little on the Yankees runline (-1.5).
Looking at some potential player props, we have Marcus Stroman finishing with five strikeouts, which would have him finishing 13th among starters. As for Erick Fedde, we have him finishing with five K’s, which would have him 18th.
Today’s MLB Free Pick
MLB Betting Tweet Of The Day
Jazz goes yard 🔥 pic.twitter.com/qNtwZwV7xi
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 28, 2024
Also, if you’re looking for more MLB picks like St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Yankees matchup, we’ll be providing 4* free MLB plays on the blog all season long. In fact, you can check out our MLB experts for guaranteed premium & free MLB baseball picks!
Lastly, register here for a FREE MLB Betting Account Now for daily free picks & more special offers!
