Cardinals vs. Royals Prediction and Odds - May 3, 2022

MLB action continues on Tuesday at 8:10PM ET as the St Louis Cardinals square off with the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.

The Royals will send Brad Keller (0-2, 2.19 ERA) to the mound, while the Cardinals are going with Dakota Hudson (2-1, 2.75 ERA).

Dimers' best betting picks for Cardinals vs. Royals, as well as game predictions and best odds, are detailed in this article.

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Who will win Cardinals vs. Royals?

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Cardinals-Royals MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Cardinals a 56% chance of beating the Royals.

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Cardinals vs. Royals Odds

• Run Line: Royals +1.5 (-169), Cardinals -1.5 (+160)
• Moneyline: Royals -105, Cardinals -104
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (+105/-125)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Royals are +1.5 underdogs versus the Cardinals, with -169 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Cardinals (-1.5) to cover the run line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +160.

In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Royals and Cardinals are currently at minus-money betting odds on the moneyline.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Royals at -105, which means you can risk $105 to win $100, for a total payout of $205, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cardinals at -104, where you can risk $104 to win $100, for a total payout of $204, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 7.5 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -125.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Royals (+1.5) are a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 7.5 runs is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Cardinals vs. Royals

• Run Line: Cardinals -1.5 @ +160 via FanDuel Sportsbook (0.2% edge)
• Moneyline: Cardinals @ -104 via FanDuel Sportsbook (56% probability) 🔥
• Total: Over 7.5 @ +105 via Caesars Sportsbook (0.4% edge)

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Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every time.

Even though the Royals are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Cardinals -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 7.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+105) that are available from Caesars Sportsbook.

Cardinals vs. Royals Betting Guide

Use our dynamic widget below to view up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for St Louis vs. Kansas City, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Tuesday's Cardinals-Royals matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this article for any changes to our betting insights before Cardinals vs. Royals on Tuesday May 3, 2022.

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Cardinals vs. Royals 2022 Game Info

When do the Royals play the Cardinals?

• Date: Tuesday May 3, 2022
• Time: 8:10PM ET / 5:10PM PT
• Venue: Kauffman Stadium

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