Phillies vs Cardinals Prediction and MLB Tips - 22 August 2026
Last updated: Aug 21, 2026, 10:42PM | Published: Aug 21, 2026, 12:38AM
The Philadelphia Phillies will take on the St. Louis Cardinals in MLB action at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, commencing at 8:40am AEST.
Jesús Luzardo (11-5, 3.23 ERA) will get the ball for the Phillies, while the Cardinals are going with Hunter Dobbins (3-3, 3.42 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Phillies vs Cardinals 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 Saturday's Philadelphia vs St. Louis MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Phillies a 71% chance of winning against the Cardinals at Citizens Bank Park.
Phillies vs Cardinals: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Citizens Bank Park are shown below:
- Head to Head: Phillies $1.38, Cardinals $3.30
- Line: Phillies -1.5 ($1.80), Cardinals +1.5 ($2.04)
- Total (Over/Under 8 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 Phillies at $1.38 and the Cardinals at $3.30.
The Phillies are 1.5-run favourites against the Cardinals, with odds of $1.80 available at TAB.
For the underdog Cardinals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.04.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Phillies (-1.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to go over 54% of the time.
Phillies vs Cardinals: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Philadelphia at $1.38 with TAB
- Line: Phillies -1.5 at $1.80 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 8 at $1.91 with TAB
These Phillies vs Cardinals betting tips are based on complex simulations and gambling intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Phillies vs Cardinals: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Philadelphia vs St. Louis game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and free tips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Philadelphia vs St. Louis game.
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Phillies vs Cardinals: Essential Details
The match-up between the Phillies and Cardinals at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to commence at 8:40am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Philadelphia Phillies vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Date: Saturday 22 August 2026
- Time: 8:40am AEST
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Philadelphia vs St. Louis predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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