Cardinals vs. Royals Prediction for MLB Saturday [8/12/2023]

The Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals are scheduled to meet in MLB action at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, starting at 7:10PM ET.

Cole Ragans (3-3, 3.86 ERA) will be the starting pitcher for the Royals, while the Cardinals have opted for Steven Matz (3-7, 3.91 ERA).

Dimers' best betting picks for Cardinals vs. Royals, plus game predictions and best odds, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Cardinals vs. Royals

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Cardinals-Royals MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Cardinals a 53% chance of defeating the Royals.

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Cardinals vs. Royals Odds [8/12]

• Run Line: Royals +1.5 (-125), Cardinals -1.5 (+110)
• Moneyline: Royals +124, Cardinals -142
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (+100/-115)

The Royals are +1.5 underdogs versus the Cardinals, with -125 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the favored Cardinals (-1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at +110.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Royals at +124. That means you can bet $100 to profit $124, earning a total payout of $224, if they win.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cardinals at -142, where you can risk $142 to win $100, for a total payout of $242, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 9.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, check out all the sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Royals (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 9.5 runs has a 59% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Cardinals vs. Royals

• Run Line: Royals +1.5 @ -125 via PointsBet (60% probability) 🔥
• Moneyline: Royals @ +124 via FanDuel Sportsbook (2.0% edge)
• Total: Under 9.5 @ -115 via PointsBet (59% probability) 🔥

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While the Cardinals are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Royals moneyline is the best option due to the 2.0% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

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

Cardinals vs. Royals Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Cardinals are more likely to beat the Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday.

This prediction is based on extensive data-driven analysis, with the Cardinals given a 53% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Cardinals vs. Royals on Saturday August 12, 2023.

Cardinals vs. Royals 2023

Saturday's MLB game between the Royals and Cardinals at Kauffman Stadium is scheduled to begin at 7:10PM ET.

• Who: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Kansas City Royals
• Date: Saturday August 12, 2023
• Time: 7:10PM ET / 4:10PM PT
• Venue: Kauffman Stadium

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