Cardinals vs Tigers Prediction 4/3/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Cardinals vs Tigers prediction for this MLB game on Friday, April 3rd at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

St. Louis Cardinals Betting Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals are 4-2 this year after they won two out of three against the Mets by scores of 2-4, 3-0, and 2-1. In their game three win, St. Louis trailed 1-0 in the sixth inning, but they tied the game in the bottom of the sixth and won in extra innings. The Cardinals recorded five hits and they committed two errors, while they were led by Winn and Gorman, who both had one RBI in the game. Liberatore allowed three hits and one earned run over 6.0 innings in the no decision, while Graceffo picked up the win. 

This season, St. Louis has a 4.26 ERA with a 1.49 WHIP and a .263 opponent batting average, while they have scored 29 runs with a .232 batting average and a .287 on base percentage. Nolan Gorman has led the Cardinals with two home runs and six RBIs, while Alec Burleson has added one home run and five RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for St. Louis is Michael McGreevy, who is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA and a 0.33 WHIP over 6.0 innings pitched this year. 

Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Detroit Tigers are 2-4 this season after they lost all three games against the Diamondbacks by scores of 6-9, 5-7, and 0-1. In their game three loss, Detroit got a great pitching performance, but couldn’t find any offense in the shutout loss. The Tigers recorded seven hits and they committed one error, while they were led by McGonigle, who went 2-4 in the game. Skubal allowed six hits and one earned run over 7.0 innings for the loss, while Finnegan pitched one scoreless inning in relief. 

This season, Detroit has a 3.78 ERA with a 1.32 WHIP and a .234 opponent batting average, while they have scored 24 runs with a .215 batting average and a .296 on base percentage. Dillon Dingler has led the Tigers with one home run and five RBIs, while Riley Green has added zero home runs and four RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Framber Valdez, who is 0-0 with a 1.50 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP over 6.0 innings pitched this season. 

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The Cardinals have lost seven of their last eight road games against American League opponents following a home win.
• The Tigers have won five of their last six day games following a loss.
• The Cardinals have failed to cover the run line in 11 of their last 12 games against American League opponents following an extra innings win.
• The Tigers have covered the run line in five of their last six home games against NL Central opponents following a loss.
• The Tigers have led after 3 innings in five of their last six home games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Tigers have led after 5 innings in each of their last six Friday games against National League opponents that held a winning record.

Why the St. Louis Cardinals will win

• The Tigers have lost nine of their last 10 games as home favorites.
• The Cardinals have won each of their last four games as road underdogs against AL Central opponents.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in 12 of their last 13 games as favorites.
• The underdogs have covered the run line in eight of the Tigers’ last nine games at Comerica Park.
• The Tigers have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last five games at Comerica Park.
• The Cardinals have led after 5 innings in four of their last five games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.

Total Runs Facts

• Six of the Tigers’ last seven games as favorites against NL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Five of the Cardinals’ last six games as underdogs against AL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Cardinals’ last six day games against American League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Tigers’ last five home games against NL Central opponents.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Riley Greene has hit a home run in each of the Tigers’ last two games as home favorites against the Cardinals.
• Framber Valdez has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last seven Friday appearances with his team as a favorite.
• Matt Vierling has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight appearances in day games against NL teams that held a winning record.
• Framber Valdez has recorded a win in four of his last five appearances against NL Central opponents.

St. Louis Cardinals Player Prop Facts

• Alec Burleson has hit a home run in two of his last three appearances against AL Central opponents.
• Alec Burleson has recorded at least one hit in each of his last seven road appearances against AL opponents that held a losing record.

Cardinals vs Tigers Prediction 

Detroit comes into this matchup on a four game losing steak and they have been shutout twice during that span. The Tigers are starting Valdez, who was very strong in his first start, but can their bats wake up? St. Louis has won two games in a row and they have allowed a total of one run in those two wins. The Cardinals are starting McGreevy, who pitched six scoreless innings in his first outing. Both pitchers looked great in their first start and Detroit’s offense is missing, so give me the under here.

David Racey's Pick: Under 8