Cardinals vs Phillies Prediction and MLB Tips - 13 August 2026
Last updated: Aug 12, 2026, 6:15PM | Published: Aug 11, 2026, 6:38PM
The St. Louis Cardinals will sqaure off with the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB action at Busch Stadium on Thursday, beginning at 4:15am AEST.
Kyle Leahy (8-4, 3.44 ERA) will start for the Cardinals, up against Zack Wheeler (10-3, 2.69 ERA) for the Phillies.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cardinals vs Phillies game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's St. Louis vs Philadelphia MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Phillies a 60% chance of beating the Cardinals at Busch Stadium.
Cardinals vs Phillies: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Busch Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Cardinals $2.43, Phillies $1.60
- Line: Cardinals +1.5 ($1.79), Phillies -1.5 ($2.04)
- 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 $2.43 and the Phillies at $1.60.
The Cardinals are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Phillies, with odds of $1.79 available at TAB.
For the favourite Phillies (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.04.
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 analytics model, the Cardinals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to go over 57% of the time.
Cardinals vs Phillies: Best Bets
- Head to Head: St. Louis at $2.43 with TAB
- Line: Phillies -1.5 at $2.04 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Cardinals vs Phillies predictions are based on world-class simulations and gambling intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
And while the Phillies have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cardinals to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.
Even though the Cardinals are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Phillies -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Cardinals vs Phillies: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the St. Louis vs Philadelphia game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the St. Louis vs Philadelphia 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 Phillies: Essential Details
The game between the Cardinals and Phillies at Busch Stadium is scheduled to begin at 4:15am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: St. Louis Cardinals vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Date: Thursday 13 August 2026
- Time: 4:15am AEST
- Venue: Busch Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our St. Louis vs Philadelphia predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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