Los Angeles Angels vs. St. Louis Cardinals Free Pick

Los Angeles Angels vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Date: Tuesday, May 2nd, 7:45 ET
Location: Busch Stadium
TV: BSMW
Money Line: Angels +112/Cardinals -132
Total Line: 9

Betting Preview

Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Angels on Tuesday, May 2nd at Busch Stadium. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.

Betting Odds

Angels vs. Cardinals Projected Lineup

	Batting Order	Position
Taylor Ward	1	RF
Mike Trout	2	CF
Shohei Ohtani	3	DH
Anthony Rendon	4	3B
Hunter Renfroe	5	RF
Brandon Drury	6	3B
Luis Rengifo	7	2B
Chad Wallach	8	C
Zach Neto	9	SS
Patrick Sandoval	–	SP




	Batting Order	Position
Tommy Edman	1	SS
Dylan Carlson	2	CF
Paul Goldschmidt	3	1B
Nolan Arenado	4	3B
Willson Contreras	5	C
Tyler O’Neill	6	LF
Taylor Motter	7	SS
Brendan Donovan	8	2B
Lars Nootbaar	9	RF
Steven Matz	–	SP




Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record

Los Angeles Angels: 15-14 SU / OU 14-15 / Runline 13-16
St. Louis Cardinals: 10-19 SU / OU 13-16 / Runline 13-16

The Angels head into today’s game vs. the Cardinals with an overall record of 15-14. This mark has them sitting 3rd in the AL West. Currently, they are 2.5 games out of the division lead. Over their last five games, they are 3-2 and have a road and home record of 7-9 and 8-5, respectively. Los Angeles’ overall series record sits at 5-3.

• The Angels have covered the runline in 44.8% of their games and have an average run margin of 0.6
• The Angels have been favored in 69.0% of their games and have runline records of 5-8 and 8-8 at home and on the road, respectively
• So far, the Angels have an over/under record of just 14-15.

If the Cardinals are going to climb out of last place in the NL Central, they will need to turn things around with a win over the Angels. Heading into the game, the Cardinals have lost three straight games and stand with an overall record of 10-19. On the road, the Cardinals are 5-11 and 5-8 at home. The team’s overall series record is 2-5.

• The Cardinals have covered the runline in 44.8% of their games and have an average run margin of -0.4
• The Cardinals have been favored in 55.2% of their games and have runline records of 5-8 and 8-8 at home and on the road, respectively
• So far, the Cardinals have an over/under record of just 13-16.

Pitching Matchup




With an overall record of 2-1, the Angels will give Patrick Sandoval the start. His ERA stands at 3.16 with a K/9 figure of 0.8 after making five appearances. Additionally, he has a FIP of 4.36 and an OBP of .301.

The last time Patrick Sandoval took to the mound, he secured a quality start and a win for his team, who won by a final score of 11-3 against the Athletics. Sandoval gave up three runs and six hits across seven innings.




Steven Matz has an overall record of 0-3, and will get the start for the Cardinals. With five appearances, his ERA currently stands at 6.23, while his K/9 figure is 1.0. Additionally, he has a FIP of 5.31 and an OBP of .381.

Steven Matz finished with a no-decision in his last outing against the Giants. He allowed two runs on six hits over four innings. The Cardinals went on to lose the game by a score of 7-3.

Angels vs. Cardinals Offense Outlook

The Angels have hit an impressive 39 home runs so far this season, placing them among the top home run hitting teams in baseball (6th). These power numbers have led to an average of 5.1 runs per game and a collective batting average of .252. When playing on the road, their slugging percentage is .348 compared to .483 at home.

Los Angeles Angels Top Hitters vs. Lefties




Los Angeles Angels Top Hitters: Last Five Games




This season, St. Louis is ranked 20th in the league in terms of runs scored, with an average of 4.2 runs per game. Although they are not at the top of the league in home runs, they have hit a combined 32 long balls. The team’s current batting average of .262 ranks 6th in the league. On the road, their batting average ranks 14th compared to 2nd at home.

St. Louis Cardinals Team Hitting Stats




St. Louis Cardinals Top Hitters: Last Five Games




Free MLB Pick

The St. Louis Cardinals have been struggling recently, managing a meager two wins in their last ten games. On the other hand, the Los Angeles Angels have fared better, securing four victories in their last six outings despite losing two of three games against the Milwaukee Brewers. Tonight’s game will see both teams facing left-handed starting pitchers, a situation in which both teams have shown statistical advantages.

However, the key difference lies in the current form of the starting pitchers. Patrick Sandoval of the Angels has demonstrated consistent performance, allowing two or fewer runs in four of his five starts. Conversely, Steven Matz of the Cardinals has only achieved this feat in two of his five starts. Furthermore, Matz has historically struggled against the St. Louis batting lineup, allowing a career .303 batting average (BA) and .342 on-base percentage (OBP) in 66 at-bats.

Considering the recent form and historical performance, I am leaning towards the visiting team in this matchup. Take the Los Angeles Angels at +114 odds.