St. Louis Cardinals vs Athletics Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/13

MLB game preview

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Athletics are set to play at Sutter Health Park. The Cardinals have a record of 23-17 and stand third in the NL Central. They have a road record of 13-7 and recently lost two games in a row.

The Athletics hold a 21-19 record, placing them first in the AL West. They have an even home record of 8-8 and come off a recent loss. The game will feature starting pitchers Matthew Liberatore for the Cardinals and J.T. Ginn for the Athletics. The weather is expected to be clear and warm.

St. Louis Cardinals Team Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals have faced some tough games recently. On May 10th, they lost to the San Diego Padres, 3-2, with Jordan Walker hitting a home run. They had only three hits in that game, showing room for improvement at the plate.

In the earlier game on May 9th, the Cardinals lost again to the Padres, 4-2. This time, they managed seven hits but failed to hit any home runs. Dustin May pitched well, striking out seven batters over six innings.

Looking at the team’s stats, the Cardinals rank 13th in batting average with .235 for the season. Their slugging percentage is 11th at .388, while they are 9th in home runs with 46. Matthew Liberatore, with a 4.07 ERA, is set to start against the Athletics.

Cardinals vs Athletics Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: St. Louis Cardinals vs. None Athletics
  • Venue: Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, CA
  • Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Cardinals Moneyline +125, Athletics Moneyline -150

Athletics Team Preview

The Athletics have shown mixed results in their recent games. They had a strong win against the Phillies on May 7, with a score of 12-1. J.T. Ginn pitched an impressive 8 innings, allowing only one run. However, they faced a close loss to the Orioles on May 10, ending with a score of 2-1.

Offensively, Shea Langeliers stands out with a batting average of .336 and 11 home runs. Nick Kurtz also contributes with a .259 average and 5 home runs. The team ranks 6th in batting average and slugging percentage in the 2026 season.

On the pitching side, the Athletics have a team ERA of 4.42, which ranks 21st. J.T. Ginn, who is the probable starter for the next game, has a 3.62 ERA and 31 strikeouts. The team aims to improve its pitching as they prepare to host the Cardinals.

BTB Betting Pick

The Athletics have better odds at -150, and they have a stronger batting average and slugging percentage compared to the Cardinals. The Athletics rank 6th in batting average with .249 and 6th in slugging percentage with .400, while the Cardinals rank 13th and 11th respectively. Given these stats, the Athletics are the pick to win the game with a projected score of Athletics 5, Cardinals 4.

The total for the game is set at 10.0 runs. Both teams have ERAs over 4.25, indicating potential for runs. The Athletics have an ERA of 4.42, ranking 21st, while the Cardinals have an ERA of 4.25, ranking 18th. With these pitching stats, the recommendation is to take the over at 10.0 runs, as both teams may score well.