Colorado Rockies vs St. Louis Cardinals

MLB · Sun, Aug 9, 2:15 PM EDT

AI Pick
St. Louis CardinalsSpread-1.5+135on Bovada
Confidence 88/99 (Slight Value)Market prob 44.7%Edge 2.1%
Why this pick

St. Louis Cardinals have 5 factors working in their favor: Playing much better recently than Colorado Rockies. Playing at home — crowd, routine, and familiarity advantage. 1.39 ERA better than opponent's staff. The tight -1.5-point spread indicates a close game despite being favored. Low-scoring defensive game projected (O/U 9.5).

Factors driving the pick
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Form Advantage
Playing much better recently than Colorado Rockies
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Home Field
Playing at home — crowd, routine, and familiarity advantage
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Staff ERA Edge
1.39 ERA better than opponent's staff
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Staff WHIP Edge
1.34 WHIP vs opponent's 1.51
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Hot Ballpark
95°F — ball carries further, offense-friendly
Best lines available
+135
Bovada
+134
FanDuel
+115
Fanatics

Frequently asked

What is SlateSense's pick for Colorado Rockies vs St. Louis Cardinals?

SlateSense's AI model picks St. Louis Cardinals Spread (-1.5) at +135 on Bovada, with a confidence of 88/99 (Slight Value).

When does Colorado Rockies vs St. Louis Cardinals start?

Colorado Rockies vs St. Louis Cardinals is scheduled for Sunday, August 9, 2026 (MLB). Times listed are ET.

What are the best odds for St. Louis Cardinals Spread (-1.5)?

Best available: Bovada (+135), FanDuel (+134), Fanatics (+115).

How does SlateSense generate its picks?

SlateSense scores each side of every game across 50+ factors including team records, recent form, pitcher/goalie matchups, line movement, weather, injuries, rest, advanced metrics (run differential, net rating, etc.), and market disagreement. The model picks the side with the larger factor score when the gap is meaningful.

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