Baltimore Orioles at St. Louis Cardinals Odds, Picks & Prediction
The St. Louis Cardinals are predicted to win against the Baltimore Orioles, 5-3. St. Louis boasts a stronger 6-4 record over their last 10 games, averaging 4.9 runs per game while allowing just 3.7. Baltimore struggles at 4-6, scoring only 3.3 PPG and allowing 4.7. Cardinals also lead 3-1 in recent head-to-head matchups.
Quick Facts
- Matchup
- Baltimore Orioles at St. Louis Cardinals
- Date
- Monday, March 9, 2026, 5:05 PM ET
- Spread
- St. Louis Cardinals -
- Total
- O/U TBD
- Moneyline
- St. Louis Cardinals - / Baltimore Orioles -
- Best Bet
- Cardinals Moneyline
- Prediction
- Cardinals 5, Orioles 3
Odds Comparison
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Matchup Preview
The St. Louis Cardinals welcome the Baltimore Orioles to Busch Stadium on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 5:05 PM ET. The home Cardinals are in better shape with a 6-4 record in their last 10 games, scoring an impressive 4.9 runs per game while allowing just 3.7. They're currently on a two-game losing streak (L2), but their form gives them an edge.
The visiting Orioles are struggling at 4-6 L10, managing only 3.3 PPG offensively and leaking 4.7 runs defensively, also on an L2 streak. Head-to-head, the Cardinals have dominated recently, winning three of the last four meetings: St. Louis Cardinals 10 @ Baltimore Orioles 2, St. Louis Cardinals 6 @ Baltimore Orioles 4, St. Louis Cardinals 7 @ Baltimore Orioles 4, and Baltimore Orioles 5 @ St. Louis Cardinals 2 in the most recent.
By The Numbers
| Stat | St. Louis Cardinals | Baltimore Orioles |
|---|---|---|
| Record (L10) | 6-4 | 4-6 |
| PPG | 4.9 | 3.3 |
| Opp PPG | 3.7 | 4.7 |
| Streak | L2 | L2 |
Defense vs Position Edges
- St. Louis Cardinals allows mlb_strikeouts rank #1 (0/game to PRs)
- Baltimore Orioles allows mlb_strikeouts rank #1 (0/game to PRs)
- Baltimore Orioles allows mlb_rbi rank #1 (0/game to PRs)
- Baltimore Orioles allows mlb_home_runs rank #1 (0/game to PRs)
- St. Louis Cardinals allows mlb_rbi rank #1 (0/game to PRs)
- St. Louis Cardinals allows mlb_home_runs rank #1 (0/game to PRs)
- Baltimore Orioles allows mlb_hits rank #1 (0/game to PRs)
- Baltimore Orioles allows mlb_stolen_bases rank #1 (0/game to Ps)
- St. Louis Cardinals allows mlb_hits rank #1 (0/game to PRs)
- St. Louis Cardinals allows mlb_total_bases rank #1 (0/game to PRs)
Both teams feature elite defenses, ranking #1 in preventing key offensive stats against pinch runners (PRs) and pitchers (Ps), setting up a low-scoring affair.
Key Injuries
No significant injuries reported for either team.
Consensus Odds
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Odds Analysis
Consensus odds list the St. Louis Cardinals as favorites on the spread (St. Louis Cardinals -) and moneyline (St. Louis Cardinals - / Baltimore Orioles -), aligning with their 6-4 L10 edge and 4.9 PPG scoring advantage. Total set at O/U TBD, but defensive rankings suggest value on the under.
Player Props to Watch
Given both teams' #1 rankings in allowing 0 strikeouts, RBIs, home runs, hits, stolen bases, and total bases to PRs and Ps per game, target unders on Orioles props like hits and RBIs against Cardinals pitching. Cardinals hitters could exploit Baltimore's vulnerabilities.
Best Bets
- St. Louis Cardinals Moneyline: Superior 6-4 L10 record, 4.9 PPG vs 3.3, and 3-1 H2H in last 4 make this a strong play.
- St. Louis Cardinals Spread: Home form and defensive edges support covering the line.
- Under O/U TBD: Elite defenses (both #1 in multiple categories, 0 allowed/game) point to combined total under 9 runs, matching averages of 8.6 (STL) and 8.0 (BAL).
Prediction
St. Louis Cardinals 5, Baltimore Orioles 3. Cardinals' offensive edge and home dominance prevail in a tight, defensively strong game.
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