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10,000 Sim Trials Run
STL

St. Louis Cardinals

Away 55-57 (27-25 Away)
W L L L W
Projected Final Score
2.8 4.2
NYY

New York Yankees

Home 63-49 (26-23 Home)
L L W L W
Spread
STL +1.5 (-110)
NYY -1.5 (-110)
Total
Posted 8.0 (-105)
Simulated 7.0
Moneyline
STL +195
NYY -230

Simulated Outcome Probability

St. Louis Cardinals
31.7%
New York Yankees
68.3%
No edge at +195
No edge at -230

Our 10,000 iterations project the New York Yankees to win outright in 68.3% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: STL +1.5 / NYY -1.5
STL covers (-110) 51.6%
NYY covers (-110) 48.4%
Total O/U: 8.0
OVER (-105) 33.8%
UNDER (-115) +12.7% Edge 66.2%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 💪 Lineup Depth: NYY starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in Slugging (+0.026).
  • 🏟️ Ballpark Factor: Hosted at NYY's stadium, which features high run and home-run factors favoring overall offensive projections.
  • 🔥 Momentum Streak: NYY enters this game on a hot streak (last 10 games win %: 64%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the New York Yankees winning outright in 68.3% of run trials, with a projected score of STL 2.8 - NYY 4.2. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with STL +1.5 covering in 51.6% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 8.0 which hit in 66.2% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
53.5%
+3.5% Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
+100
Implied Probability: 50.0%
VegasSims Recommendation
👉 PLAY NRFI (YES)
High Confidence Pick

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **53.5%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Michael McGreevy (K%: 16.2%, BB%: 6.2%) faces NYY's top of the order (avg OBP: 32.7%). Home starter Cam Schlittler (K%: 30.7%, BB%: 5.9%) matchups against STL's first three hitters (avg OBP: 34.6%). **Best Bet**: **NRFI (Yes)**. With both starters showing strong control/strikeout rates, our simulator identifies a solid value edge (+3.5%) at +100.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

STL

Michael McGreevy

Away Starter
ERA 3.83
WHIP 1.24
Record 7-9
IP 160.0
SO 112
GS 29
NYY

Cam Schlittler

Home Starter
ERA 1.95
WHIP 0.90
Record 14-6
IP 184.2
SO 228
GS 31

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Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

St. Louis Cardinals

W @ Toronto Blue Jays
5 - 1 | Aug 02, 2026
L @ Toronto Blue Jays
1 - 5 | Aug 01, 2026
L @ Toronto Blue Jays
1 - 3 | Jul 31, 2026
L vs Chicago Cubs
2 - 4 | Jul 30, 2026
W vs Chicago Cubs
3 - 2 | Jul 29, 2026

New York Yankees

W @ Chicago Cubs
2 - 1 | Aug 02, 2026
L @ Chicago Cubs
2 - 5 | Aug 01, 2026
W @ Chicago Cubs
2 - 0 | Jul 31, 2026
L @ Chicago White Sox
1 - 2 | Jul 30, 2026
L @ Chicago White Sox
5 - 6 | Jul 29, 2026

Injury Reports

St. Louis Cardinals 28 reported

P Alan Reyes
60-Day
P Alex Breckheimer
60-Day
P Alex Cornwell
- Full Season
P Andrew Dutkanych IV
7-Day
3B Blaze Jordan
10-Day
P Bruno López
60-Day
3B Deniel Ortiz
7-Day
RF Everson Pereira
10-Day
P Hunter Dobbins
15-Day
P Ixan Henderson
60-Day
P Jake Shelagowski
60-Day
P Joseph King
60-Day
C Josh Kross
60-Day
P Jovi Gálvez
7-Day
P Keiverson Ramírez
7-Day
P Leonel Sequera
60-Day
P Leonil De Leon
60-Day
P Mason Burns
- Full Season
P Max Rajcic
60-Day
P Reiner López
- Full Season
P Robbie Knowles
60-Day
P Saúl Figuereo
60-Day
P Sem Robberse
60-Day
LF Travis Honeyman
7-Day
CF Trevor Condon
7-Day
P Tyler Bradt
60-Day
P Xavier Cruz
- Full Season
P Zack Thompson
60-Day

New York Yankees 43 reported

P Alexis Gonzalez
60-Day
P Angel Benitez
60-Day
SS Austin Green
- Full Season
P Ben Hess
60-Day
2B Blake Cyr
7-Day
P Blake Gillespie
60-Day
P Brian Hendry
60-Day
P Brock Selvidge
- Full Season
C Carlos Villarroel
- Full Season
3B Duncan Pastore
60-Day
C Eric Genther
7-Day
P Felipe Hernandez
60-Day
P Fernando Cruz
15-Day
P Franyer Herrera
7-Day
RF Garrett Martin
- Full Season
DH Giancarlo Stanton
60-Day
P Hector Cancio
60-Day
2B Jazz Chisholm Jr.
10-Day
OF JoJo Jackson
60-Day
C Jose Lavagnino
60-Day
C Josue Gonzalez
60-Day
P Kervin Castro
60-Day
P Kevin Stevens
7-Day
P Luis Garcia
- Full Season
P Mac Heuer
- Full Season
P Mariano Salomon
- Full Season
P Ocean Gabonia
- Full Season
P Orvis Fernandez
60-Day
P Ranciel Abreu
60-Day
RF Richie Bonomolo Jr.
60-Day
P Ryan Osinski
- Full Season
P Ryan Weathers
15-Day
P Sabier Marte
7-Day
P Sean Duncan
- Full Season
P Sebastian Rivas
60-Day
P Thatcher Hurd
60-Day
P Thomas Balboni Jr.
7-Day
P Tijn Fredrikze
60-Day
P Tommy O'Rourke
- Full Season
CF Trent Grisham
10-Day
LF Tyler Wilson
60-Day
P Will Brian
60-Day
CF Wilson Rodriguez
60-Day