| MATCHUP | St. Louis Cardinals | Oakland Athletics |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 24-18 | 22-20 |
| Spread | -1.5 146 | +1.5 -177 |
| Moneyline | -105 | -114 |
| Total | Over 9.5 (-107) | Under 9.5 (-112) |
| Where | Sutter Health Park, Sacramento, California | |
| When | Thursday, May 14, 2026 | |
| Time | 03:05 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLB.TV | |
The St. Louis Cardinals and Athletics meet Thursday in MLB action at Sutter Health Park. Here’s a St. Louis Cardinals vs Athletics Prediction. This article will include a St. Louis Cardinals vs Athletics Pick.
St. Louis Cardinals Betting Preview
The St. Louis Cardinals are 24-18 on the year and play the Royals and Pirates next. The St. Louis Cardinals are batting .239 on the season and have a .321 OBP, and a .387 slugging percentage. The St. Louis Cardinals pitching staff has a 4.29 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP. Jordan Walker leads the St. Louis Cardinals with 45 hits and 30 RBI while Alec Burleson and Ivan Herrera have combined for 86 hits and 49 RBI.
Michael McGreevy gets the ball for the St. Louis Cardinals, and he is 3-2 with a 2.18 ERA and 33 strikeouts this season. This will be McGreevy’s first career game against the Athletics.
Athletics Betting Preview
The Athletics are 22-20 on the year and play the Giants and Angels next. The Athletics are batting. 251 on the season, have a .327 OBP, and have a .404 slugging percentage. The Athletics pitching staff has a 4.37 ERA and a 1.45 WHIP. Shea Langeliers leads the Athletics with 52 hits and 25 RBI while Jacob Wilson and Nick Kurtz have combined for 87 hits and 44 RBI.
Jacob Lopez gets the ball for the Athletics, and he is 3-2 with a 6.11 ERA and 28 strikeouts this season. This will be Lopez’s first career game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Why the Athletics will win
- The Cardinals have lost eight of their last nine day games against American League opponents following a loss.
- The Athletics have won four of their last five home games against NL Central opponents.
- The Athletics have covered the run line in six of their last seven games after playing the previous day.
- The Cardinals have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five road games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Cardinals have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four day games.
- The Cardinals have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last three day games against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
Why the St. Louis Cardinals will win
- The underdogs have won five of the last six games between the Cardinals and Athletics.
- The Athletics have lost 21 of their last 31 games as favorites after playing the previous day.
- The Cardinals have covered the run line in each of their last seven games as road underdogs following a loss.
- The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 games at Sutter Health Park following a win.
- The Cardinals have led after 3 innings in three of their last four games as underdogs against American League opponents.
- The Athletics have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four day games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Eight of the Athletics’ last nine games as favorites against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Cardinals’ last five games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of Michael McGreevy’s last four road appearances as a starter.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the last seven games between the Cardinals and Athletics.
Athletics Player Prop Facts
- Nick Kurtz has hit a home run in three of the Athletics’ last four home games against NL Central opponents.
- Nick Kurtz has recorded at least one hit in each of his last seven appearances in day games against teams that held a winning record.
- Shea Langeliers ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.331) this season.
St. Louis Cardinals Player Prop Facts
- Alec Burleson has hit a home run in five of the Cardinals’ last 13 games as road underdogs against AL West opponents.
- Masyn Winn has recorded at least one hit in each of his last six appearances with the Cardinals as road underdogs against AL opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Athletics rank 26th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.255).
- The Athletics rank 7th in the league for slugging percentage this season (.404).
- The Cardinals rank 23rd in the league for opponent batting average this season (.253).
- The Cardinals rank 10th in the league for runs scored this season (194).
St. Louis Cardinals vs Athletics Prediction
The Athletics still have issues really taking off and stringing wins together. Right when you think this team is turning the corner, they let you down. Lopez is not a pitcher I’m excited to back with his 6.11 ERA and 1.75 WHIP through 35.1 innings. He has 24 walks to go with 28 strikeouts and has allowed eight homers. No thank you. McGreevy has been much more trustworthy with his 2.18 ERA and 0.86 WHIP through 45.1 innings. I’ll side with the Cards and the pitcher in much better form.