Athletics vs. Cardinals Prediction for MLB Wednesday [8/16/2023]

The St. Louis Cardinals and Oakland Athletics will lock horns in MLB action at Busch Stadium on Wednesday, starting at 6:45PM ET.

Matthew Liberatore (2-4, 5.72 ERA) will be the starting pitcher for the Cardinals, pitting him against Paul Blackburn (2-3, 4.52 ERA) for the Athletics.

Dimers' top betting picks for Athletics vs. Cardinals, plus game predictions and best odds, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Athletics vs. Cardinals

Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Athletics-Cardinals MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Cardinals a 61% chance of defeating the Athletics.

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Athletics vs. Cardinals Odds [8/16]

• Run Line: Cardinals -1.5 (+115), Athletics +1.5 (-130)
• Moneyline: Cardinals -175, Athletics +150
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (+100/-120)

The Cardinals are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Athletics, with +115 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Athletics (+1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -130.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cardinals at -175, which means you can risk $175 to win $100, for a total payout of $275, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Athletics at +150, where you can put down $100 to profit $150, earning a total payout of $250, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 9.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, as well as the best odds for the Under at -120.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Athletics (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 9.5 runs has considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets: Athletics vs. Cardinals

• Run Line: Athletics +1.5 @ -130 via BetMGM (57% probability)
• Moneyline: Athletics @ +150 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Total: Over 9.5 @ +100 via BetMGM (50% probability)

Our best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to help you make better decisions with the legal sportsbooks in the United States.

While the Cardinals are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Athletics moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Athletics vs. Cardinals Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Cardinals are more likely to beat the Athletics at Busch Stadium on Wednesday.

This prediction is backed by comprehensive data-driven analysis, with the Cardinals having a 61% probability of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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Dimers has full coverage of Wednesday's Athletics-Cardinals game, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Athletics vs. Cardinals on Wednesday August 16, 2023.

Athletics vs. Cardinals 2023

Wednesday's MLB action between the Cardinals and Athletics at Busch Stadium is scheduled to begin at 6:45PM ET.

• Who: Oakland Athletics vs. St. Louis Cardinals
• Date: Wednesday August 16, 2023
• Time: 6:45PM ET / 3:45PM PT
• Venue: Busch Stadium

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