The Athletics (21-20) host the St. Louis Cardinals (24-18) on May 14, 2026. First pitch from Sutter Health Park is scheduled for 3:05 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast on NBCS-CA.
The A's are -116 on the moneyline. The Cardinals are -102 on the moneyline. The total is set at 9.5 runs (-114 / -106).
Find my MLB picks and Cardinals vs Athletics prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Cardinals vs Athletics Prediction and Pick
- Cardinals vs Athletics Pick: Under 9.5
My Cardinals vs Athletics best bet is on the Under. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Cardinals vs Athletics Odds, Run Line, and Over/Under
| Cardinals Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +150 | 9.5 -114o / -106u | -102 |
| Athletics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -182 | 9.5 -114o / -106u | -116 |
- Cardinals vs Athletics moneyline: Cardinals -102, Athletics -116
- Cardinals vs Athletics over/under: 9.5 (-114 / -106)
- Cardinals vs Athletics spread: Cardinals -1.5 (+150), A's +1.5 (-182)
Cardinals vs Athletics Probable Pitchers
| Michael McGreevy (RHP, STL) | Stat | Jacob Lopez (LHP, ATH) |
|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | W-L | 3-2 |
| 0.7 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | -0.3 |
| 2.18 / 5.07 | ERA / xERA | 6.11 / 3.35 |
| 3.76 / 3.69 | FIP / xFIP | 6.52 / 5.96 |
| 13.7% | K-BB% | 2.4% |
| 44.7% | GB% | 31.6% |
| .200 | BABIP | .280 |
| 81 | Stuff+ | 92 |
| 111 | Location+ | 99 |
Cardinals vs Athletics Expert MLB Pick, Betting System
This game triggered one of our Action PRO betting systems, powered by Evan Abrams:
This system targets Unders in interleague games where both teams are winning clubs, and the market sets a modest total (between 7 and 10).
The setup leverages:
- Solid teams (49–100% win rate) facing unfamiliar lineups and pitchers
- Later-season matchups (game 22+), when teams settle into pitching rhythms
- Home teams favored (moneyline -260 to -110), suggesting stronger bullpens
- Undervalued run suppression due to lack of offensive familiarity
The result: profitable Unders in tighter, more disciplined matchups between quality teams with limited recent exposure to each other.
Pick: Under 9.5
