Phillies vs. Cardinals prediction: Philadelphia favored to win Wednesday's MLB matchup [8/12/2026]
Get Philadelphia Phillies vs St. Louis Cardinals predictions for MLB Wednesday.
The St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies will lock horns in MLB action at Busch Stadium on Wednesday, starting at 2:15 PM ET.
Kyle Leahy (8-4, 3.44 ERA) will be on the bump for the Cardinals, while the Phillies have opted for Zack Wheeler (10-3, 2.69 ERA).
Dimers' proven MLB model projects the Phillies as the most likely winner in this Phillies vs. Cardinals prediction.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Wednesday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
For more, dive into Zack Wheeler's projected pitching stats.
Phillies vs. Cardinals prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Phillies a 59.7% chance of defeating the Cardinals.
According to our model, the Cardinals (+1.5) have a 53.8% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 7.5 runs has a 54.9% chance of going over,.
Phillies vs. Cardinals odds [8/12/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Run Line: Phillies -1.5 (+117) / Cardinals +1.5 (-120)
- Moneyline: Phillies -150, Cardinals +150
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Phillies vs. Cardinals picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Run line: Phillies -1.5 @ +117 via DraftKings
- Moneyline: Cardinals @ +150 via Novig
- Total: Over 7.5 @ -117 via Polymarket
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Phillies vs. Cardinals game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's MLB action between the Cardinals and Phillies at Busch Stadium is scheduled to commence at 2:15 PM ET.
- Who: Philadelphia Phillies vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- Time: 2:15 PM ET/11:15AM PT
- Venue: Busch Stadium
Conclusion
We predict the Phillies, with a 59.7% win probability, will likely beat the Cardinals in Wednesday's MLB matchup.
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