Cardinals vs. Angels prediction: Angels favored to win Wednesday's MLB matchup [7/22/2026]
Get St. Louis Cardinals vs Los Angeles Angels predictions for MLB Wednesday.
The Los Angeles Angels will take on the St. Louis Cardinals, in what is expected to be a close MLB game, at Angel Stadium on Wednesday, commencing at 4:07 PM ET.
The Angels will send Reid Detmers (3-6, 4.16 ERA) to the mound, while the Cardinals are going with Hunter Dobbins (1-1, 4.03 ERA).
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model gives the Angels a slight edge with a 53.4% win probability over the Cardinals.
This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's Cardinals vs. Angels matchup, including best bets and picks.
Cardinals vs. Angels prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our famous predictive model gives the Angels a 53.4% chance of beating the Cardinals.
According to our model, the Cardinals (+1.5) have a 62.6% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 9.5 runs has a 54.6% chance of staying under,.
Cardinals vs. Angels odds [7/22/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Cardinals | Angels |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-200) | -1.5 (+165) |
| Moneyline | +108 | -113 |
| Total | o9.5 (+117) | u9.5 (-117) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Cardinals vs. Angels picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Angels -1.5 | +165 |
| Moneyline | Angels | -113 |
| Total | Under 9.5 | -117 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 9.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Cardinals vs. Angels game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's MLB game between the Angels and Cardinals at Angel Stadium is scheduled to begin at 4:07 PM ET.
- Who: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Angels
- Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
- Time: 4:07 PM ET/1:07PM PT
- Venue: Angel Stadium
Conclusion
We predict the Angels, with a 53.4% win probability, will likely beat the Cardinals in Wednesday's MLB matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
