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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get St. Louis Cardinals vs Athletics predictions for MLB Tuesday.
The Athletics and St. Louis Cardinals will lock horns in MLB action at Sutter Health Park on Tuesday, starting at 9:40 PM ET.
Jeffrey Springs (3-2, 3.89 ERA) will be on the bump for the Athletics, while the Cardinals have opted for Andre Pallante (3-3, 4.34 ERA).
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model predicts the Athletics as the most likely winner of the Cardinals vs. Athletics game.
This article offers further insights into Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Cardinals vs. A's prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's MLB matchup between the Cardinals and Athletics, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Athletics a 60% chance of beating the Cardinals.
According to our model, the Cardinals (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the run line, while the **10-run over/under **.
Cardinals vs. Athletics odds [5/12/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Cardinals | Athletics |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-150) | -1.5 (+129) |
| Moneyline | +135 | -156 |
| Total | o10 (-102) | u10 (-110) |
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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Athletics -1.5 | +129 |
| Moneyline | Athletics | -156 |
| Total | Over 10 | -102 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Athletics -1.5 at the spread.
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
Tuesday's MLB game between the Athletics and Cardinals at Sutter Health Park is scheduled to commence at 9:40 PM ET.
- Who: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Athletics
- Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
- Time: 9:40 PM ET/6:40PM PT
- Venue: Sutter Health Park
Conclusion
We predict the Athletics, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat the Cardinals in Tuesday'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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