St. Louis Cardinals vs New York Yankees Betting Pick & Prediction for 8/3

This article was published on Aug 3, 2026. Today’s picks MLB picks

MLB game preview

The St. Louis Cardinals are set to play the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. The Cardinals have a record of 55-57 and stand fourth in the NL Central. They recently won a game, but their last ten games show a 3-7 record. Their starting pitcher, Michael McGreevy, holds a 4-9 record with a 3.57 ERA this season.

The Yankees have a record of 63-49 and are second in the AL East. They have also won their last game, and their recent form is better at 6-4 in the last ten games. Cam Schlittler will be their starting pitcher, and he has been strong with a 10-6 record and a 2.04 ERA. The game will be played in warm weather with light rain expected.

St. Louis Cardinals Team Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals have had mixed results in their recent games. They secured a win against the Toronto Blue Jays on August 2, 2026, with a score of 5-1. Matthew Liberatore played a key role, pitching six innings and giving up just one hit.

However, the Cardinals faced losses in their previous games against the Blue Jays. On August 1, they lost 5-1, despite getting 11 hits. Their bats were also quiet in a 3-1 loss on July 31, where they managed only five hits.

For the season, the Cardinals have a batting average of .239, placing them 14th in the league. Alec Burleson stands out with a .284 average and 15 home runs. On the mound, Michael McGreevy will start against the Yankees, holding a 4-9 record and a 3.57 ERA for the year.

Cardinals vs Yankees Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB Regular Season
  • Teams: St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Yankees
  • Venue: Yankee Stadium in New York, NY
  • Date: Monday, August 3, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Cardinals Moneyline +169, Yankees Moneyline -194, Cardinals Runline +1.5 (-128), Yankees Runline -1.5 (+106), Total Over 8.0 (-108), Total Under 8.0 (-113)

New York Yankees Team Preview

The New York Yankees have shown mixed results in recent games. They secured a win against the Chicago Cubs on August 2nd with a close score of 2-1. José Caballero made a significant impact with a home run and two RBIs, contributing to the team’s victory.

The Yankees’ batting lineup features some key players. Ben Rice stands out with a batting average of .266 and 31 home runs this season. Luis García Jr. also brings power to the lineup with a .283 average and 23 home runs.

On the pitching front, Cam Schlittler has been a reliable starter for the Yankees. He holds a 10-6 record with a 2.04 ERA, making him a strong presence on the mound. Schlittler’s performance will be crucial in the upcoming game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

BTB Betting Pick

The Yankees are favored with a moneyline of -194. They have a strong pitching advantage with the best ERA in the league at 3.28. The Yankees should win against the Cardinals, who have a +169 moneyline and rank 15th in ERA.

The total for the game is set at 8.0. The Yankees have a solid pitching staff, and both teams have shown average batting. This suggests a low-scoring game, so taking the under at 8.0 (-113) is a good choice.