{"id":664758,"date":"2026-04-05T15:03:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T15:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/664758\/"},"modified":"2026-04-05T15:03:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T15:03:17","slug":"cardinals-vs-tigers-prediction-odds-player-prop-bets-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/664758\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardinals vs Tigers Prediction, Odds &#038; Player Prop Bets Today"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Tigers are -140 favorites vs the Cardinals<\/p>\n<p>Cardinals vs Tigers Over \/ Under today: 7.5 Runs<\/p>\n<p>Cardinals \/ Tigers TV Channel: PEAC<\/p>\n<p>The St. Louis Cardinals (+118) visit Comerica Park to take on the Detroit Tigers (-140) on April 5, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20 pm in Detroit, MI.<\/p>\n<p>This season, the Cardinals are 4-4 against the spread (ATS), while the Tigers are 4-4 ATS.<\/p>\n<p>Cardinals vs Tigers Starting Pitchers Today:<\/p>\n<p>Cardinals starting pitcher: Kyle Leahy 0-1, 7.21 ERA<\/p>\n<p>Tigers starting pitcher: Keider Montero 0-0, 0.00 ERA<\/p>\n<p>Cardinals vs. Tigers Odds, Run Line, Over\/Under &amp; Moneyline <\/p>\n<p>SpreadOver \/ UnderMoneylineCardinals+1.5   -200O 7.5   -105+118Tigers -1.5   +165U 7.5   -115-140<\/p>\n<p>Based on recent trends the model predicts the Tigers will win Sunday\u2018s MLB game with 59.3% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Bet now on Cardinals vs Tigers and all games with BetMGM<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cardinals players for Sunday\u2018s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:<\/p>\n<p>Best Cardinals Player Prop Bets Today:<\/p>\n<p>Ivan Herrera has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 10 away games (+15.10 Units \/ 151% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>Thomas Saggese has hit the Runs Under in his last 8 away games (+8.00 Units \/ 41% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>Thomas Saggese has hit the Total Bases Over in 14 of his last 20 games (+7.95 Units \/ 26% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>Thomas Saggese has hit the Hits Over in 15 of his last 20 games (+6.95 Units \/ 20% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>Ivan Herrera has hit the Singles Over in 17 of his last 25 away games (+6.70 Units \/ 20% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Tigers players for Sunday\u2018s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:<\/p>\n<p>Best Tigers Player Prop Best Bets Today:<\/p>\n<p>Gleyber Torres has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 3 games at home (+14.00 Units \/ 467% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>Gleyber Torres has hit the Walks Over in 16 of his last 25 games at home (+12.65 Units \/ 50% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>Gleyber Torres has hit the Singles Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+9.85 Units \/ 34% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>Gleyber Torres has hit the Hits Over in his last 8 games at home (+8.00 Units \/ 47% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>Spencer Torkelson has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 14 of his last 20 games at home (+7.90 Units \/ 37% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>Cardinals Best Bets Today:<\/p>\n<p>The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Team Total Under in 46 of their last 77 games (+10.70 Units \/ 12% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 64 of their last 113 games (+9.25 Units \/ 7% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 36 away games (+6.65 Units \/ 17% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 9 of their last 19 games (+1.30 Units \/ 6% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the Run Line in 36 of their last 67 away games (+0.85 Units \/ 1% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>Tigers Best Bets Today:<\/p>\n<p>The Detroit Tigers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 50 of their last 80 games at home (+19.28 Units \/ 21% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>The Detroit Tigers have hit the Game Total Over in 34 of their last 51 games at home (+17.55 Units \/ 31% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>The Detroit Tigers have hit the Team Total Over in 30 of their last 48 games at home (+10.70 Units \/ 20% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>The Detroit Tigers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 40 of their last 80 games at home (+2.55 Units \/ 2% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>The Detroit Tigers have hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 12 games (+0.25 Units \/ 2% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record<\/p>\n<p>Against the spread this season, the Cardinals are 4-4 against the Run Line (-1.85 Units \/ -15.88% ROI).<\/p>\n<p>4-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.85 Units \/ 10.56% ROI<\/p>\n<p>4-4 when betting on the total runs Over for -0.4 Units \/ -4.62% ROI<\/p>\n<p>4-4 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.55 Units \/ -6.15% ROI<\/p>\n<p>Tigers Against the Spread (ATS) Record<\/p>\n<p>Against the spread this season, the Tigers are 4-4 against the Run Line (+0.45 Units \/ 4.84% ROI).<\/p>\n<p>4-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.55 Units \/ -5.29% ROI<\/p>\n<p>4-4 when betting on the total runs Over for -0.4 Units \/ -4.57% ROI<\/p>\n<p>4-4 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.45 Units \/ -5.08% ROI<\/p>\n<p>Cardinals Keys to the Game vs. the Tigers<\/p>\n<p>The Cardinals were just 7-11 (.389) when tied entering the 8th inning in the 2025 season \u2014 tied for 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.<\/p>\n<p>The Cardinals are 130-8 (.942) when leading entering the 8th inning since the 2024 season \u2014 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .904.<\/p>\n<p>The Cardinals are 28-17 (.622) when tied entering the 7th inning since the 2024 season \u2014 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .499.<\/p>\n<p>The Cardinals were 18-9 (.667) when tied entering the 7th inning in the 2024 season \u2014 tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .498.<\/p>\n<p>Tigers Keys to the Game vs. the Cardinals<\/p>\n<p>The Tigers were just 4-56 (.067) when trailing entering the 7th inning in the 2025 season \u2014 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .124.<\/p>\n<p>The Tigers were just 3-56 (.051) when trailing entering the 8th inning in the 2025 season \u2014 tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .090.<\/p>\n<p>The Tigers were 74-19 (.796) when they allowed 4 or fewer runs in the 2025 season \u2014 best in MLB; League Avg: .714.<\/p>\n<p>The Tigers were 47-9 (.839) when they had 10 or more hits in the 2025 season \u2014 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .743.<\/p>\n<p>Cardinals Hitting Stats &amp; Trends<\/p>\n<p>The Cardinals are batting .276 against LHP this season \u2014 4th best in MLB.<\/p>\n<p>Cardinals hitters had an OPS of just .941 (1,172 PA\u2019s) when the pitcher was behind in the count in the 2025 season \u2014 2nd lowest in MLB.<\/p>\n<p>Cardinals hitters have struck out in just 15% of their PA\u2019s against LHP this season \u2014 4th best in MLB.<\/p>\n<p>Cardinals hitters slugged just .489 when the pitcher was behind in the count in the 2025 season \u2014 2nd lowest in MLB.<\/p>\n<p>Tigers Hitting Stats &amp; Trends<\/p>\n<p>Tigers hitters do not have an extra-base hit out of 6 total hits against LHP this season \u2014 tied for lowest in MLB.<\/p>\n<p>Tigers hitters have an OPS of just .481 (28 PA\u2019s) against LHP this season \u2014 2nd lowest in MLB.<\/p>\n<p>Tigers hitters have an OPS of .769 (1,730 PA\u2019s) against LHP since the 2025 season \u2014 2nd best in MLB.<\/p>\n<p>Tigers hitters slugged .439 against LHP in the 2025 season \u2014 3rd best in MLB.<\/p>\n<p>Cardinals Pitching Stats &amp; Trends<\/p>\n<p>Cardinals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 14%  this season \u2014 lowest in MLB.<\/p>\n<p>Opponents have a miss rate of just 19% against Cardinals pitchers  this season \u2014 lowest in MLB.<\/p>\n<p>Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Cardinals pitchers  since the 2023 season \u2014 2nd lowest in MLB.<\/p>\n<p>Cardinals pitchers had a strikeout rate of just 20%  in the 2025 season \u2014 2nd lowest in MLB.<\/p>\n<p>Tigers Pitching Stats &amp; Trends<\/p>\n<p>Tigers pitchers walked 6% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning in the 2025 season \u2014 2nd best in MLB.<\/p>\n<p>Opponents have a groundball rate of 47% against Tigers pitchers  this season \u2014 5th highest in MLB.<\/p>\n<p>Tigers pitchers have walked 6% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since the 2025 season \u2014 best in MLB.<\/p>\n<p>Tigers pitchers have walked 7% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since the 2024 season \u2014 5th best in MLB.<\/p>\n<p>More MLB Reading:<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Bet now on Cardinals vs Tigers and all games with BetMGM<\/p>\n<p>Bet on MLB Odds at BetMGM<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sports.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/latest-sports-betting-promotions-offers-betmgm-2\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sportsbook promos<\/a> are always available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betmgm.com\/en\/sports?pid=direct&amp;af_sub1=7071077&amp;wm=7071077&amp;tdpeh=BetMGM&amp;utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=content&amp;utm_campaign=jarvis\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BetMGM<\/a>. 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