Wednesday’s game between the San Diego Padres (76-58) and the St. Louis Cardinals (65-67) at Busch Stadium is expected to be a close matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 5-4, with the Padres taking home the win. First pitch is at 7:45 p.m. ET on August 28.

Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!

Padres vs. Cardinals Matchup Info

• When: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 7:45 p.m. ET
• Where: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri
• How to Watch on TV: BSMW
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Tickets: Get tickets for this game at Ticketmaster

MLB is back on Apple TV+! Watch two live games every week, daily coverage, and more.

Padres vs. Cardinals Predictions

• Score Prediction: Padres 5, Cardinals 4
• Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runs

Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM

Padres vs. Cardinals Betting Lines

Get tickets for any MLB game this season at Ticketmaster!

Padres Betting Insights

• San Diego has won 46, or 56.8%, of the 81 contests it has been named as the odds-on favorite in this year.
• The Padres have a mark of 36-26 in contests where oddsmakers favor them by -130 or better on the moneyline.
• Contests involving San Diego have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 73 of 134 chances this season.
• The Padres were the moneyline favorite in 13 of their past 15 games, and they finished 8-5 in those matchups.
• Over its past 15 outings (all had set totals), San Diego combined with its opponents to go over the run total nine times.

Cardinals Betting Insights

• St. Louis has won 49.2% of the games this season it was the underdog on the moneyline (32-33).
• When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +110 or longer, the Cardinals have an 11-20 record (winning only 35.5% of their games).
• St. Louis has played in 131 games with a set over/under, and it has combined with its opponents to go over the total 61 times (61-65-5).
• The Cardinals have played as underdogs in nine of their past 15 games and won four of those contests.
• In its past 15 games with a total, St. Louis and its opponents are 6-9-0 when it comes to hitting the over.

Catch MLB action all season long on ESPN+!

Padres vs. Cardinals Probable Pitchers

Padres’ Starting Pitcher: Joe Musgrove

• The 31-year-old has pitched in 13 games this season with a 4.43 ERA and 8.3 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .266.
• Joe Musgrove’s team is 5-4 this season when he starts and they are the moneyline favorite.
• Musgrove’s team has an 8-5 record in his starts this season.
• Games started by Musgrove have a 6-7-0 record at hitting the over this season.

Cardinals’ Starting Pitcher: Andre Pallante

• In 23 games this season, the 25-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.84, with 6.7 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .241 against him.
• The Cardinals have been the underdog on the moneyline in nine of Pallante’s starts this season, and they went 4-5 in those matchups.
• Pallante’s team is 7-7 in his 14 starts.
• Andre Pallante has started 14 contests with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to go over the run total in five of them.

Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.

Padres’ 2024 Performance

Cardinals’ 2024 Performance

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.