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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get St. Louis Cardinals vs Athletics predictions for MLB Thursday.
will take on the St. Louis Cardinals in MLB action at Sutter Health Park on Thursday, starting at 3:05 PM ET.
The Athletics will start Jacob Lopez (3-2, 6.11 ERA), while the Cardinals will counter with Michael McGreevy (3-2, 2.18 ERA).
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model projects the Athletics as the most likely winner of the Cardinals vs. Athletics game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Cardinals vs. A's prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's MLB matchup between the Cardinals and Athletics, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Athletics a 56% chance of beating the Cardinals.
According to our model, the Cardinals (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 9.5 runs has a 52% chance of going over.
Cardinals vs. Athletics odds [5/14/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Cardinals | Athletics |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-184) | -1.5 (+152) |
| Moneyline | +102 | -120 |
| Total | o9.5 (-115) | u9.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Cardinals vs. Athletics picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Athletics -1.5 | +152 |
| Moneyline | Athletics | -120 |
| Total | Over 9.5 | -115 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Athletics to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Cardinals vs. A's game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's MLB game between the Athletics and Cardinals at Sutter Health Park is scheduled to begin at 3:05 PM ET.
- Who: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Athletics
- Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
- Time: 3:05 PM ET/12:05PM PT
- Venue: Sutter Health Park
Conclusion
We predict the Athletics, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Cardinals in Thursday's MLB matchup.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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