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Cardinals vs. Nationals prediction: Why Washington is favored to win Tuesday's MLB matchup [4/7/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get St. Louis Cardinals vs Washington Nationals predictions for MLB Tuesday.
The Washington Nationals will square off with the St. Louis Cardinals, in what is expected to be a tight MLB game, at Nationals Park on Tuesday, beginning at 6:45 PM ET.
Cade Cavalli (0-0, 2.79 ERA) will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals, while the Cardinals are going with Matthew Liberatore (0-0, 1.64 ERA).
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model gives the Nationals a slight edge with a 52% win probability over the Cardinals.
This article offers further insights into Tuesday's Cardinals vs. Nationals matchup, including best bets and picks.
Cardinals vs. Nationals prediction: Who will win?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's MLB game between the Cardinals and Nationals, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Nationals a 52% chance of beating the Cardinals.
According to our model, the over/under total of 7.5 runs also has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Cardinals vs. Nationals odds [4/7/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Cardinals | Nationals |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -102 | -112 |
| Total | o7.5 (+102) | u7.5 (-120) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Cardinals vs. Nationals picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Nationals | -112 |
| Total | Over 7.5 | +102 |
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.
Cardinals vs. Nationals game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's MLB matchup between the Nationals and Cardinals at Nationals Park is scheduled to start at 6:45 PM ET.
- Who: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Washington Nationals
- Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
- Time: 6:45 PM ET/3:45PM PT
- Venue: Nationals Park
Conclusion
We predict the Nationals, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Cardinals on Tuesday.
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