St. Louis Cardinals vs Athletics Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/14

MLB game preview

The St. Louis Cardinals will play against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. The game is scheduled for Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 3:05 PM. Fans can catch the action on NBC.

The Cardinals have a record of 24-18 and are third in the NL Central division. The Athletics have a 22-20 record and hold the top spot in the AL West division. The weather forecast indicates a mild day with clear skies.

St. Louis Cardinals Team Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals have had mixed results in their recent games. They secured a 6-4 win against the Athletics on May 12th, 2026, with JJ Wetherholt and José Fermín contributing key hits. However, they fell to the Athletics 6-2 on May 13th, despite matching the Athletics with 13 hits.

In the 2026 regular season, the Cardinals have shown consistent hitting. They are ranked 12th in batting average with .239 and 10th in home runs with 47. JJ Wetherholt stands out with a batting average of .248 and 8 home runs, leading the team in several categories.

Pitching for the Cardinals has been solid with Michael McGreevy as a standout performer. McGreevy holds a 3-2 record with a 2.18 ERA and 33 strikeouts this season. The team ranks 19th in ERA at 4.29, showing room for improvement in their pitching depth.

Cardinals vs Athletics Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: St. Louis Cardinals vs. None Athletics
  • Venue: Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, CA
  • Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Cardinals Moneyline -104, Athletics Moneyline -115

Athletics Team Preview

The Athletics have shown mixed results in their recent games. On May 13th, they secured a 6-2 victory against the Cardinals. Nick Kurtz had a standout performance with a home run and four RBIs.

In the game before that, they lost 6-4 to the same team. Shea Langeliers contributed with a home run and three RBIs. Despite the loss, the team managed three extra-base hits.

The team has a solid batting average of .251, ranking 4th in the league. Their pitching staff, however, has an ERA of 4.37, which ranks 20th. Jacob Lopez will be the starting pitcher in the next game, holding a record of 3-2 this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Athletics are slightly favored on the moneyline at -115 compared to the Cardinals at -104. The Athletics have a higher batting average and on-base percentage, ranking 4th and 8th respectively. Considering these stats, the Athletics are a solid pick to win the game with a projected score of 5-4.

The total for the game is set at 9.5 with the over at -107 and the under at -114. Both teams have given up a fair number of home runs, with the Athletics at 50 and the Cardinals at 45. This suggests a game with runs, so taking the over 9.5 is a reasonable choice given the projected total of 9.