Cardinals vs. Blue Jays prediction: Why Toronto is favored to win Friday's MLB matchup [7/31/2026]
Get St. Louis Cardinals vs Toronto Blue Jays predictions for MLB Friday.
The Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals will lock horns in MLB action at Rogers Centre on Friday, starting at 7:07 PM ET.
The Blue Jays will have Dylan Cease (7-5, 2.46 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the Cardinals have opted for Kyle Leahy (7-4, 3.55 ERA).
Dimers' proven MLB model projects the Blue Jays as the most likely winner in this Cardinals vs. Blue Jays prediction.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Cardinals vs. Blue Jays prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our famous predictive model gives the Blue Jays a 60.1% chance of defeating the Cardinals.
According to our model, the Cardinals (+1.5) have a 57.5% chance of covering the run line, while the 7.5-run over/under has a 55.3% chance of going over,.
Cardinals vs. Blue Jays odds [7/31/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Cardinals | Blue Jays |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-141) | -1.5 (+138) |
| Moneyline | +158 | -156 |
| Total | o7.5 (+100) | u7.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Cardinals vs. Blue Jays picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 | Blue Jays -1.5 | +138 |
| Moneyline | Cardinals | +158 |
| Total | Over 7.5 | +100 |
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. Blue Jays game-day updates and essential details
Friday's MLB matchup between the Blue Jays and Cardinals at Rogers Centre is scheduled to commence at 7:07 PM ET.
- Who: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Toronto Blue Jays
- Date: Friday, July 31, 2026
- Time: 7:07 PM ET/4:07PM PT
- Venue: Rogers Centre
Conclusion
We predict the Blue Jays, with a 60.1% win probability, will likely beat the Cardinals in Friday'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.
