MLB Prediction: Oakland Athletics vs St. Louis Cardinals (Wednesday, September 3 at 07:45 PM ET)
Introduction
| Market / Trend | OAK | STL |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -103 | -115 |
| Total (O/U) | 8.5 | |
| Run Line | -1.5 (150) | +1.5 (-184) |
| Last 5 RPG | 4.6 | 4.0 |
| Record | 64–75 | 68–71 |
| Lines: BetMGM, BetOnline.ag, BetRivers, BetUS +7 more | ||
More MLB picks: Oakland Athletics · St. Louis Cardinals
The Cardinals enter this interleague matchup with steadier home form, while the Athletics have stumbled with a 1-4 mark over their last five outings. That recent dip in performance frames this MLB prediction around whether Oakland Athletics’ inconsistent bats can keep pace with a St. Louis lineup averaging 4.0 runs across the same stretch. With both clubs combining for just 8.6 runs per game in their last five, the key betting angle is a disciplined lean toward the Cardinals and an Under outcome.
Game Time
This one goes at Wednesday, September 3 at 07:45 PM ET inside Busch Stadium, deep alleys keep runs in check.
Odds & Spread Line
- Oakland Athletics: -103
- St. Louis Cardinals: -115
Total: 8.5
- Run Line — Oakland Athletics: -1.5 (+150)
- Run Line — St. Louis Cardinals: +1.5 (-184)
Latest Team Records
Oakland Athletics: 64-75 (Win %: 0.46)
St. Louis Cardinals: 68-71 (Win %: 0.489)
Injury Report
Both teams are currently healthy with no major injury concerns.
Key Player Stats
Oakland Athletics
- Brent Rooker: 0.268 AVG, 27 HR, 80 RBI
- Tyler Soderstrom: 0.271 AVG, 23 HR, 81 RBI
- Shea Langeliers: 0.261 AVG, 29 HR, 65 RBI
St. Louis Cardinals
- Alec Burleson: 0.286 AVG, 16 HR, 60 RBI
- Willson Contreras: 0.249 AVG, 20 HR, 74 RBI
- Ivan Herrera: 0.287 AVG, 13 HR, 53 RBI
Team Analysis
Oakland Athletics
The Athletics have slipped into a 1-4 stretch across their last five games, signaling issues with rhythm and consistency. While the offense has posted 4.6 runs per game in that window, the lack of wins lays bare difficulty converting opportunities into victories. Brent Rooker has been a steady contributor, but the broader lineup has not produced enough sustained pressure, particularly on the road where they sit just under .500.
Tyler Soderstrom and Shea Langeliers provide pop, yet the unit’s inability to string together productive innings has kept them from building confidence. Their 5-5 record over the last 10 games reflects inconsistency rather than momentum, with road form exposing gaps against sharper pitching. A 35-36 away split is serviceable, but it is not enough to tilt the betting edge toward Oakland in this setting.
- Batting Average: 0.253
- Total Runs Scored: 637
- Home Runs: 190
- OBP: 0.319
- SLG: 0.433
- OPS: 0.751
- ERA: 4.8
- WHIP: 1.37
Away Record: 35-36 • Home Record: 29-40
Last 5 Games: 1-4 (4.6 RPG)
Last 10 Games: 5-5 (5.1 RPG)
St. Louis Cardinals
The Cardinals have steadied themselves with a 3-2 mark in their last five outings, producing 4.0 runs per game in that span. Alec Burleson has been a reliable piece in the order, helping maintain offensive balance despite modest scoring totals. Their 38-33 home record reinforces Busch Stadium as a setting where they consistently find ways to edge opponents.
Willson Contreras and Ivan Herrera add depth to the lineup, giving St. Louis multiple avenues to generate runs even when not firing at peak levels. The Cardinals’ 5-5 record across their last 10 games shows a team holding ground, but their ability to limit mistakes at home has kept them competitive. With steadier pitching and situational hitting, their profile aligns with a moneyline advantage here.
- Batting Average: 0.247
- Total Runs Scored: 608
- Home Runs: 134
- OBP: 0.315
- SLG: 0.383
- OPS: 0.699
- ERA: 4.27
- WHIP: 1.31
Away Record: 31-38 • Home Record: 38-33
Last 5 Games: 3-2 (4.0 RPG)
Last 10 Games: 5-5 (3.7 RPG)
Head-to-Head History
Tied 1–1 (Last 2 games)
- September 02, 2025: OAK 1 @ STL 2
- September 01, 2025: OAK 11 @ STL 3
Over/Under Trends
Oakland Athletics’ last 10 games have averaged 10.0 total runs, with 6 games that would have cleared today’s total of 8.5.
St. Louis Cardinals’ last 10 games have averaged 8.7 combined runs, with 6 games clearing the same number of 8.5.
Moneyline Betting Prediction
The Cardinals’ steadier 38-33 home record combined with Oakland Athletics’ 1-4 skid across their last five games makes the home side the clear betting edge. With Ivan Herrera and Willson Contreras providing balanced production and Busch Stadium suppressing visiting offenses, the matchup tilts firmly toward the Cardinals securing this result.
Form and matchup edges favor the St. Louis Cardinals — back them.
Over/Under Prediction
In their last five, the St. Louis Cardinals have produced 4.0 RPG and the Oakland Athletics 4.6. That output frames how this total sets up.
These teams are combining for 8.6 runs per game recently — right around the posted total of 8.5. That points toward the Over 8.5.
Bookmakers
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