Cleveland Guardians vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/13

MLB game preview

The Cleveland Guardians take on the St. Louis Cardinals in an MLB regular-season game. Cleveland leads the AL Central with a 9-7 record, while St. Louis holds a 4th place in the NL Central with an 8-7 record. The game is set for Monday, April 13, 2026, at 7:45 PM at Busch Stadium.

Gavin Williams will start for Cleveland. He has a 1-1 record with a 2.04 ERA this season. Matthew Liberatore will pitch for St. Louis, carrying a 3.38 ERA. The weather forecast calls for a warm day with overcast clouds.

Cleveland Guardians Team Preview

The Cleveland Guardians are set to play against the St. Louis Cardinals. In their last game, the Guardians fell to the Atlanta Braves with a score of 13-1. The Guardians managed to get nine hits, but it wasn’t enough to keep up with the Braves’ 19 hits.

Gavin Williams will be the starting pitcher for the Guardians. Williams has a record of 1-1 this season with an ERA of 2.04. He has struck out 25 batters so far.

The Guardians have shown some power at the plate with 15 home runs this season, ranking them sixth in the league. Rhys Hoskins and José Ramírez are key hitters to watch. Both players have contributed with home runs in recent games.

Guardians vs Cardinals Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Cleveland Guardians vs. St. Louis Cardinals
  • Venue: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO
  • Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Guardians Moneyline -117, Cardinals Moneyline -102

St. Louis Cardinals Team Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals are getting ready for their next game against the Cleveland Guardians. In their recent series against the Boston Red Sox, they faced two tough losses. The Cardinals will look to improve on their performance and get back on the winning track.

Jordan Walker has been a standout player for the Cardinals. He has a batting average of .327 and has hit 7 home runs this season. His performance at the plate will be crucial for the Cardinals as they aim for victory.

Matthew Liberatore is the probable starting pitcher for the Cardinals in the upcoming game. He has a 3.38 ERA this season and will aim to keep the Guardians’ hitters in check. His ability to limit runs will be important for the Cardinals’ chances.

BTB Betting Pick

The Cleveland Guardians are favored with a moneyline of -117 against the Cardinals. The Cardinals have a slightly less favorable line at -102. Given the Guardians’ stronger pitching, with a 4.05 ERA compared to the Cardinals’ 5.10 ERA, the pick is for the Guardians to win the game.

The total for the game is set at 8.0 runs, with the over at -109 and the under at -112. The projected score suggests a lower-scoring game due to the Guardians’ pitching advantage and the Cardinals’ lower batting average. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the under 8.0 runs.