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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Miami Marlins vs St. Louis Cardinals predictions for MLB Friday.
The St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins will lock horns in MLB action at Busch Stadium on Friday, starting at 8:15 PM ET.
Michael McGreevy (3-6, 3.35 ERA) will be the starting pitcher for the Cardinals, while the Marlins will counter with Max Meyer (8-0, 2.80 ERA).
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLB model gives the Cardinals a slight edge with a 51.7% win probability over the Marlins.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's Marlins vs. Cardinals matchup, including best bets and picks.
Marlins vs. Cardinals prediction: Who will win?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's MLB matchup between the Marlins and Cardinals, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Cardinals a 51.7% chance of defeating the Marlins.
According to our model, the over/under total of eight runs has a 55.4% chance of going over,.
Marlins vs. Cardinals odds [6/26/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Marlins | Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -108 | -105 |
| Total | o8 (-115) | u8 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Marlins vs. Cardinals 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 | Cardinals | -105 |
| Total | Over 8 | -115 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Marlins vs. Cardinals game-day updates and essential details
Friday's MLB action between the Cardinals and Marlins at Busch Stadium is scheduled to commence at 8:15 PM ET.
- Who: Miami Marlins vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
- Time: 8:15 PM ET/5:15PM PT
- Venue: Busch Stadium
Conclusion
We predict the Cardinals, with a 51.7% win probability, will likely beat the Marlins in Friday's MLB matchup.
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