The Miami Marlins (59-65) and St. Louis Cardinals (61-64) will face off in the MLB tonight. First pitch from loanDepot park is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. The game will broadcast live on FDSFL.
Miami is a -135 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while St. Louis is +115 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 8 total runs.
Continue below for my Cardinals vs Marlins predictions and MLB picks for Monday, August 18, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more.
My Cardinals vs Marlins Prediction
- Cardinals vs Marlins pick: Cardinals Moneyline (+115)
My Marlins vs. Cardinals best bet is on St. Louis moneyline, with the best odds currently available at BetMGM. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Cardinals vs Marlins Odds
| Cardinals Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -190 | 8 -110o / -110u | +115 |
| Marlins Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +160 | 8 -110o / -110u | -135 |
Cardinals vs Marlins Preview, Picks
When the Marlins open a series against a team coming off a game in the Eastern or Central time zone, the market often underrates the visiting team due to the perception of minimal travel impact, which appears to be the situation for the Cardinals entering tonight's matchup in Miami.
In reality, these teams enter Game 1 with their routines intact and without the challenges of cross-country adjustments, allowing them to perform at expected or elevated levels.
Because the Marlins are not typically priced as a top-tier opponent, this creates value in fading them in the series opener.
This system capitalizes on that edge by betting against the Marlins in Game 1 of a new series during the regular or postseason when their opponent's previous game was played in the Eastern or Central time zone, turning overlooked market assumptions into a profitable opportunity.
Cardinals vs Marlins Best Bet
- Cardinals ML (+115)
