Rockies vs. Cardinals Prediction and Odds - Aug 18, 2022

The St. Louis Cardinals face the Colorado Rockies in MLB action at Busch Stadium on Thursday, beginning at 1:15PM ET.

The Cardinals will send Adam Wainwright (8-8, 3.26 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against Antonio Senzatela (3-6, 4.66 ERA) for the Rockies.

Dimers' free betting picks for Rockies vs. Cardinals, plus game predictions and best odds, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Rockies vs. Cardinals?

Based on cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Rockies-Cardinals MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Cardinals a 66% chance of defeating the Rockies.

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Rockies vs. Cardinals Odds

• Run Line: Cardinals -1.5 (-110), Rockies +1.5 (+100)
• Moneyline: Cardinals -240, Rockies +210
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-106/-110)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Cardinals are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Rockies, with -110 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Rockies (+1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +100.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cardinals at -240, which means you can risk $240 to win $100, for a total payout of $340, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rockies at +210, where you can bet $100 to profit $210, earning a total payout of $310, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 7.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -106, while Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Rockies (+1.5) are a 53% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 7.5 runs is a 54% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Rockies vs. Cardinals

• Run Line: Rockies +1.5 @ +100 via DraftKings Sportsbook (53% probability)
• Moneyline: Rockies @ +210 via FanDuel Sportsbook (1.5% edge)
• Total: Over 7.5 @ -106 via FanDuel Sportsbook (54% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class modeling and wagering expertise to help you make more informed decisions with the legal sportsbooks in your state.

While the Cardinals are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Rockies moneyline is the best option because of the 1.5% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Rockies vs. Cardinals Probabilities

Use our widget below to view up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for Colorado vs. St. Louis, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Rockies-Cardinals matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live scores.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Rockies vs. Cardinals on Thursday August 18, 2022.

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Rockies vs. Cardinals 2022 Game Info

Thursday's matchup between the Cardinals and Rockies at Busch Stadium is scheduled to start at 1:15PM ET.

• Who: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Colorado Rockies
• Date: Thursday August 18, 2022
• Time: 1:15PM ET / 10:15AM PT
• Venue: Busch Stadium

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