Cardinals vs Diamondbacks Prediction and MLB Tips - 24 July 2026
Last updated: Jul 23, 2026, 9:15PM | Published: Jul 20, 2026, 12:48AM
The St. Louis Cardinals will take on the Arizona Diamondbacks in MLB action at Busch Stadium on Friday, beginning at 7:15am AEST.
Michael McGreevy (4-7, 2.92 ERA) will be on the bump for the Cardinals, pitting him against Brandon Pfaadt (4-1, 4.58 ERA) for the Diamondbacks.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Cardinals vs Diamondbacks game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's St. Louis vs Arizona MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Cardinals a 51% chance of beating the Diamondbacks at Busch Stadium.
Cardinals vs Diamondbacks: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Busch Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Cardinals $1.87, Diamondbacks $1.95
- Line: Cardinals -1.5 ($2.79), Diamondbacks +1.5 ($1.46)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Cardinals at $1.87 and the Diamondbacks at $1.95.
The Cardinals are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Diamondbacks, with odds of $2.79 available at TAB.
For the underdog Diamondbacks (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.46.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Diamondbacks (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 65% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to go over 57% of the time.
Cardinals vs Diamondbacks: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Arizona at $1.95 with TAB
- Line: Cardinals -1.5 at $2.79 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
These Cardinals vs Diamondbacks betting tips are based on detailed modelling and gambling intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
And while the Cardinals have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Diamondbacks to win is our recommended option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Although the Diamondbacks are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Cardinals -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Cardinals vs Diamondbacks: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the St. Louis vs Arizona game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and computer tips.
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the St. Louis vs Arizona match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips on every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Cardinals vs Diamondbacks: Essential Details
The match-up between the Cardinals and Diamondbacks at Busch Stadium is scheduled to commence at 7:15am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: St. Louis Cardinals vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Date: Friday 24 July 2026
- Time: 7:15am AEST
- Venue: Busch Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our St. Louis vs Arizona predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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