| MATCHUP | Colorado Rockies | St. Louis Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 45-70 | 57-58 |
| Spread | +1.5 -162 | -1.5 134 |
| Moneyline | +134 | -162 |
| Total | Over 8.5 (-120) | Under 8.5 (100) |
| Where | Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri | |
| When | Friday, August 7, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:15 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLB.TV | |
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies enter Friday’s contest with a 45–70 overall record (5th in the National League West) and an 18–38 mark on the road. The Rockies offense has been outstanding this season. Through 115 games played in 2026, Colorado has compiled 554 runs scored (7th in MLB), 210 doubles (1st in MLB), 130 home runs and a .255 team batting average which ranks fourth in Major League Baseball.The Rockies arrive at today’s game in below average form. Colorado has lost three consecutive games, including a 13–9 defeat to Tampa Bay Rays four days ago.
Colorado will turn to right hander Ryan Feltner in this game. In 16 starts made this season, Feltner has compiled a 4–5 win‑loss record, a 5.75 ERA, a 1.46 WHIP and 57 strikeouts, while allowing 82 hits and 30 walks in 76.2 innings pitched. Ryan Feltner arrives at this contest in poor form, allowing five or more earned runs in two of his last three starts made in 2026. Feltner will look to stabilize his recent subpar performance on the mound in tonight’s matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Colorado Rockies lineup features first baseman TJ Rumfield and catcher Hunter Goodman. TJ Rumfield enters this contest with a .291 batting average (13th in MLB), 13 home runs, 44 walks, 58 RBIs and an .830 OPS. Hunter Goodman has tallied a team leading 33 home runs (2nd in MLB), 66 RBIs and an .870 OPS.
St. Louis Cardinals Betting Preview
The St. Louis Cardinals enter Friday night’s matchup with a 57–58 overall record (3rd in the National League Central) and a 28–32 mark at home. St. Louis has played competitive baseball recently, winning three of the team’s last four games, including a 13–7 victory over the New York Yankees earlier this week.St. Louis will start right hander Kyle Leahy in today’s game. In 21 starts made in 2026, Leahy has compiled a 7–4 record, a 3.44 ERA, a 1.33 WHIP and 91 strikeouts, while allowing 108 hits and 35 walks in 107.1 innings pitched. Leahy has pitched exceptionally well recently, allowing one or fewer earned runs in six of his last seven starts made this season.
Shifting our focus to the St. Louis offense, the Cardinals lineup features outfielder Jordan Walker and first baseman Alec Burleson. Jordan Walker has compiled a .285 batting average, 22 home runs, 81 RBIs (4th in MLB) and an .835 OPS. Alec Burleson has amassed a .287 batting average, 18 home runs, 77 RBIs (6th in MLB) and an .831 OPS.
Why the Colorado Rockies will win.
• Quality lineup. TJ Rumfield and Hunter Goodman lead the Colorado Rockies lineup.• Offensive firepower. The Colorado Rockies have amassed a .255 team batting average which ranks fourth in Major League Baseball.
• Motivation factor. The Colorado Rockies arrive at this contest on the heels of a three-game losing streak.
Why the St. Louis Cardinals will win.
• Starting pitching edge. Kyle Leahy has compiled a 7–4 record, a 3.44 ERA, a 1.33 WHIP and 91 strikeouts in 107.1 innings pitched.• Current form. The St. Louis Cardinals have won three of the team’s last four games.