St. Louis Cardinals at Washington Nationals Odds, Picks & Prediction
The St. Louis Cardinals will win against the Washington Nationals. Predicted score: Cardinals 5, Nationals 3. Cardinals hold a 6-4 record over their last 10 games versus Nationals' 3-7 slump and L5 streak, backed by elite #1 rankings in allowing hits, home runs, RBIs, strikeouts, and total bases.
Quick Facts
- Matchup
- St. Louis Cardinals at Washington Nationals
- Date
- Monday, April 6, 2026, 6:45 PM ET
- Spread
- Washington Nationals +1.5
- Total
- O/U 8
- Moneyline
- Washington Nationals -105 / St. Louis Cardinals -113
- Best Bet
- Cardinals ML -113
- Prediction
- Cardinals 5-3
Odds Comparison
| Sportsbook | away | home | line | market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -113 | -105 | +1.5 | Spread | |
| - | - | O/U 8 | Total | |
| -113 | -105 | - | Moneyline |
Matchup Preview
The Washington Nationals host the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 6:45 PM ET. The Nationals are struggling with a 3-7 record in their last 10 games, averaging 5.5 runs scored per game but allowing 6.1, capped by an L5 streak. Meanwhile, the Cardinals are in better form at 6-4 L10, scoring 4.3 runs while allowing 4.8, riding a W1 streak.
Head-to-head in the last 5 meetings: Nationals edged with 3 wins (1-0, 3-1, 6-1 scores), but Cardinals took two (5-1, 6-3). Both teams boast elite defenses—Nationals rank #1 allowing home runs, RBIs, hits, and strikeouts (0/game to PRs); Cardinals #1 vs walks, hits, HRs, RBIs, strikeouts, total bases.
By The Numbers
| Stat | Washington Nationals (Home) | St. Louis Cardinals (Away) |
|---|---|---|
| Record (L10) | 3-7 | 6-4 |
| PPG | 5.5 | 4.3 |
| Opp PPG | 6.1 | 4.8 |
| Streak | L5 | W1 |
Key Injuries
No significant injuries reported for either team.
Odds Analysis
Consensus odds: Spread Washington Nationals +1.5; Total O/U 8; Moneyline Nationals -105 / Cardinals -113. Cardinals are slight favorites on the road due to form edge, despite Nationals' scoring punch. Low totals align with both teams' top-ranked pitching staffs limiting hits and power.
Player Props to Watch
- Patrick Bailey Batting_strikeouts Over/Under 0.5 (Over +154)
- Patrick Bailey Batting_hits+runs+rbi Over/Under 0.5 (Over +110)
- Patrick Bailey Batting_doubles Over/Under 0.5 (Over -850)
- Patrick Bailey Batting_RBI Over/Under 0.5 (Over -448)
- Daniel Susac Points Over/Under 0.5 (Over -286)
- Patrick Bailey Batting_triples Over/Under 0.5 (Over -1624)
- Kyle Schwarber Batting_triples Over/Under 0.5 (Over -2030)
- Willy Adames Batting_triples Over/Under 0.5 (Over -1231)
Bailey's props offer value on hits+runs+RBI Over +110 against Cardinals' strong but tested staff.
Best Bets
- St. Louis Cardinals ML -113: Better 6-4 L10 vs 3-7, elite defense #1 in key categories.
- Under 8: Combined scoring trends (4.3 + 5.5) and top-ranked pitching suggest low output.
- Patrick Bailey hits+runs+RBI Over 0.5 (+110): Value play vs Nationals' #1 allowances.
Prediction
Cardinals 5, Nationals 3. St. Louis exploits Nationals' defensive lapses on their skid while their pitching dominates.
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