Rockies vs. Cardinals Prediction for MLB Saturday [8/5/2023]

MLB action continues on Saturday at 7:15PM ET as the Colorado Rockies take on the favored St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.

The Cardinals will have Steven Matz (2-7, 4.06 ERA) as their starting pitcher, pitting him against Ty Blach (1-0, 4.22 ERA) for the Rockies.

Dimers' top betting picks for Rockies vs. Cardinals, as well as game predictions and betting odds, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Rockies vs. Cardinals

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

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Cardinals a 66% chance of winning against the Rockies.

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Rockies vs. Cardinals Odds [8/5]

• Run Line: Cardinals -1.5 (-115), Rockies +1.5 (+105)
• Moneyline: Cardinals -245, Rockies +210
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-105/-108)

The Cardinals are currently -1.5 favorites against the Rockies, with -115 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Rockies (+1.5) to cover the run line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at +105.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cardinals at -245. That means you can risk $245 to win $100, for a total payout of $345, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, PointsBet 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 sits at 9 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -108.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Rockies (+1.5) have a 52% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 9 runs has a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Rockies vs. Cardinals

• Run Line: Rockies +1.5 @ +105 via PointsBet (52% probability)
• Moneyline: Rockies @ +210 via PointsBet (1.3% edge)
• Total: Over 9 @ -105 via BetMGM (53% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling expertise to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Cardinals are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Rockies moneyline is the best option due to the 1.3% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

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

Rockies vs. Cardinals Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Cardinals are more likely to defeat the Rockies at Busch Stadium on Saturday.

This prediction is backed by detailed data-driven analysis, with the Cardinals boasting a 66% probability of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Rockies vs. Cardinals on Saturday August 5, 2023.

Rockies vs. Cardinals 2023

Saturday's MLB game between the Cardinals and Rockies at Busch Stadium is scheduled to start at 7:15PM ET.

• Who: Colorado Rockies vs. St. Louis Cardinals
• Date: Saturday August 5, 2023
• Time: 7:15PM ET / 4:15PM PT
• Venue: Busch Stadium

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