St. Louis Cardinals vs Athletics Betting Pick & Prediction for Game on 5/12

MLB game preview

The St. Louis Cardinals are set to play against the Athletics in an MLB regular season game. This game takes place at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, CA. The Cardinals have a 23-17 record and are third in their division.

The Athletics hold a 21-19 record and lead their division. St. Louis has Andre Pallante on the mound, who has a 3-3 record this season. Jeffrey Springs will pitch for the Athletics, with a 3-2 record so far. The game is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 9:40 PM, and will be broadcast on NBC.

St. Louis Cardinals Team Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals have had mixed results in their recent games. They won two out of five, securing victories against the San Diego Padres. In the game on May 8th, Michael McGreevy pitched six scoreless innings, helping the Cardinals to a 6-0 win.

The Cardinals’ lineup features consistent hitters like Alec Burleson and Iván Herrera. Burleson has maintained a .266 batting average with 6 home runs. Herrera also contributes with a .262 average and 4 home runs.

Andre Pallante is set to start the next game for the Cardinals. He holds a 3-3 record with a 4.34 ERA this season. Pallante will look to improve his performance and help the team secure a win 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: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Cardinals +128, Athletics -152

Athletics Team Preview

The Athletics have shown mixed results in their recent games. On May 10th, they faced the Orioles and lost by one run, with the team managing only four hits. In contrast, they won against the Orioles on May 9th with six runs and 11 hits, showing their potential at the plate.

Key players like Shea Langeliers and Nick Kurtz have been important for the Athletics. Langeliers has an impressive batting average of .336 with 11 home runs. Kurtz provides support with a .259 average and five home runs, helping the team stay competitive in games.

The Athletics’ pitching has been strong with Jeffrey Springs leading the way. Springs has a record of 3-2 with a 3.89 ERA and 39 strikeouts. His consistency on the mound will be crucial for the Athletics in upcoming games, especially against the Cardinals.

BTB Betting Pick

The Athletics are favored to win with a moneyline of -152. The Cardinals have a moneyline of +128. Based on the Athletics’ better batting average and on-base percentage, they are the pick to win. The projected score is Athletics 6, Cardinals 4.

The total for the game is set at 10.0 runs. Both teams have ERAs over 4.00, suggesting a higher-scoring game. The recommendation is to take the over at 10.0 (-116) as the projected total is 10 runs.