Yankees vs Cardinals Prediction and MLB Tips - 5 August 2026
Last updated: Aug 4, 2026, 11:08PM | Published: Aug 3, 2026, 8:38PM
The New York Yankees will sqaure off with the St. Louis Cardinals in MLB action at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, beginning at 9:05am AEST.
The Yankees will have Ryan Weathers (4-7, 3.99 ERA) start, up against Hunter Dobbins (2-1, 3.74 ERA) for the Cardinals.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Yankees vs Cardinals game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NY Yankees vs St. Louis MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Yankees a 66% chance of beating the Cardinals at Yankee Stadium.
Yankees vs Cardinals: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at Yankee Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Yankees $1.50, Cardinals $2.65
- Line: Yankees -1.5 ($2.00), Cardinals +1.5 ($1.83)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 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 Yankees at $1.50 and the Cardinals at $2.65.
The Yankees are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Cardinals, with odds of $2.00 available at TAB.
For the underdog Cardinals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.83.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Cardinals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to go over 53% of the time.
Yankees vs Cardinals: Best Bets
- Head to Head: NY Yankees at $1.50 with TAB
- Line: Yankees -1.5 at $2.00 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
These Yankees vs Cardinals predictions are based on detailed simulations and betting experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Although the Cardinals are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Yankees -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Yankees vs Cardinals: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the NY Yankees vs St. Louis game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the NY Yankees vs St. Louis game.
As always, see our Best Bets to get the best tips on every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Yankees vs Cardinals: Essential Details
The match-up between the Yankees and Cardinals at Yankee Stadium is scheduled to begin at 9:05am AEST on Wednesday.
- Teams: New York Yankees vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Date: Wednesday 5 August 2026
- Time: 9:05am AEST
- Venue: Yankee Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our NY Yankees vs St. Louis predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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