Seattle Mariners vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/26

MLB game preview

The Seattle Mariners take on the St. Louis Cardinals in an MLB regular season game. The Mariners come into this game with a record of 13-15, currently holding the third spot in the AL West. They are on a three-game win streak, having gone 5-5 in their last ten games.

The Cardinals have a record of 14-12 and are ranked fourth in the NL Central. They have lost their last three games but have a 6-4 record in their last ten. The game will be held at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO, with overcast clouds expected during the afternoon game.

Seattle Mariners Team Preview

The Seattle Mariners have had a solid run recently. They won their last three games, including two victories against the St. Louis Cardinals. Their offense shined in the April 25th game with 19 hits and 3 home runs, leading to an 11-9 win.

Emerson Hancock is set to start the next game for the Mariners. This season, he holds a 2-1 record with a 2.83 ERA and 28 strikeouts. His performance could be key as the Mariners face the Cardinals again.

The Mariners’ lineup includes consistent hitters like Cal Raleigh and Cole Young. Raleigh has 5 home runs and 14 RBIs, while Young has 3 home runs and 13 RBIs. Their batting strength will be crucial in the upcoming game.

Mariners vs Cardinals Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Seattle Mariners vs. St. Louis Cardinals
  • Venue: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO
  • Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Mariners Moneyline -145, Cardinals Moneyline +122

St. Louis Cardinals Team Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals have had a tough stretch in recent games. They lost their last game against the Seattle Mariners, 11-9. Despite the loss, the team showed strong hitting with five home runs in that game.

The Cardinals have a batting average of .236 this season, ranking 15th. Their on-base percentage stands at .323, placing them 13th in the league. They have hit 32 home runs, which ranks them 7th overall.

Michael McGreevy is set to start the next game for the Cardinals. He has a season ERA of 3.29 with a WHIP of 0.92. McGreevy has recorded 15 strikeouts so far this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Mariners are favored on the moneyline at -145 against the Cardinals, who are at +122. The Mariners have a stronger pitching staff with a 3.57 ERA, ranked 5th, compared to the Cardinals’ 4.94 ERA, ranked 27th. With these stats, the Mariners are likely to win, and the projected score is Mariners 5, Cardinals 3.

The total for the game is set at 8.0. The Mariners’ pitching is solid, allowing fewer home runs and having more quality starts. The Cardinals’ pitching struggles with a high ERA and low strikeouts. Given these factors, the under 8.0 at -106 is a reasonable pick, with a projected total score of 8.