MLB Wednesday, September 16 at 01:15 PM EDT
10,000 Sim Trials Run
SF

San Francisco Giants

Away 63-89 (27-50 Away)
L L L L W
Projected Final Score
3.2 3.2
STL

St. Louis Cardinals

Home 75-77 (37-40 Home)
W L W W L
Spread
SF +1.5 (-155)
STL -1.5 (+130)
Total
Posted 8.0 (-110)
Simulated 6.4
Moneyline
SF +140
STL -165

Simulated Outcome Probability

San Francisco Giants
49.2%
St. Louis Cardinals
50.8%
+7.5% edge at +140
No edge at -165

Our 10,000 iterations project the St. Louis Cardinals to win outright in 50.8% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: SF +1.5 / STL -1.5
SF covers (-155) +8.5% Edge 69.3%
STL covers (+130) 30.7%
Total O/U: 8.0
OVER (-110) 27.4%
UNDER (-110) +20.2% Edge 72.6%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 🐂 Bullpen Advantage: STL relievers offer higher strikeout capacity and yield fewer home runs per batter faced compared to the SF bullpen.
  • 🏟️ Ballpark Factor: Played at STL's stadium, which features highly pitcher-friendly park factors scaling down home-run expectations.
  • 🔥 Momentum Streak: SF enters this game on a hot streak (last 10 games win %: 56%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the St. Louis Cardinals winning outright in 50.8% of run trials, with a projected score of SF 3.3 - STL 3.1. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with SF +1.5 covering in 69.3% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 8.0 which hit in 72.6% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
59.1%
No Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
-150
Implied Probability: 60.0%
VegasSims Recommendation
NO ACTION
Insufficient Edge

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **59.1%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Anthony Molina (K%: 20.2%, BB%: 5.3%) faces STL's top of the order (avg OBP: 34.7%). Home starter Matthew Liberatore (K%: 23.2%, BB%: 9.1%) matchups against SF's first three hitters (avg OBP: 33.4%). No significant betting edge identified for the first inning market.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

SF

Anthony Molina

Away Starter
ERA 4.74
WHIP 1.18
Record 3-1
IP 24.2
SO 22
GS 4
STL

Matthew Liberatore

Home Starter
ERA 5.36
WHIP 1.49
Record 5-14
IP 149.1
SO 148
GS 30

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Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

San Francisco Giants

W @ St. Louis Cardinals
10 - 3 | Sep 15, 2026
L @ St. Louis Cardinals
1 - 2 | Sep 14, 2026
L vs San Diego Padres
4 - 6 | Sep 13, 2026
L vs San Diego Padres
6 - 7 | Sep 12, 2026
L vs San Diego Padres
5 - 7 | Sep 11, 2026

St. Louis Cardinals

L vs San Francisco Giants
3 - 10 | Sep 15, 2026
W vs San Francisco Giants
2 - 1 | Sep 14, 2026
W vs Chicago White Sox
3 - 1 | Sep 13, 2026
L vs Chicago White Sox
5 - 6 | Sep 12, 2026
W vs Chicago White Sox
7 - 3 | Sep 11, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Away San Francisco Giants defeated St. Louis Cardinals
10 - 3 | Sep 15, 2026
Home St. Louis Cardinals defeated San Francisco Giants
2 - 1 | Sep 14, 2026
Home San Francisco Giants defeated St. Louis Cardinals
7 - 6 | Sep 09, 2026
Home San Francisco Giants defeated St. Louis Cardinals
2 - 1 | Sep 08, 2026
Home San Francisco Giants defeated St. Louis Cardinals
5 - 4 | Sep 07, 2026

Injury Reports

San Francisco Giants 39 reported

P Adrian Houser
60-Day
C Adrián Sugastey
7-Day
SS Anthony Tandron
60-Day
P Ben Peterson
7-Day
P Carson Whisenhunt
60-Day
LF Casey Schmitt
60-Day
C Daniel Susac
60-Day
P Dilan Fernandez
60-Day
P Elkyns Villarreal
7-Day
P Garrett Langrell
60-Day
CF Harrison Bader
60-Day
P Hayden Birdsong
60-Day
P JT Brubaker
10-Day
C Jesus Rodriguez
60-Day
P Joel Peguero
60-Day
P John Michael Bertrand
- Full Season
P José Buttó
60-Day
P Jose De La Rosa
60-Day
P Jose Meza
7-Day
P Josh Bostick
60-Day
P Keaton Winn
60-Day
SS Luis Hernández
7-Day
2B Marcelo Mayer
10-Day
3B Matt Chapman
60-Day
P Matt Gage
60-Day
1B Rafael Devers
60-Day
P Ramon Marquez
7-Day
P Randy Rodríguez
60-Day
P Reggie Crawford
60-Day
P Reid Worley
- Full Season
P Rowan Wick
60-Day
P Sam Hentges
15-Day
P Trevor McDonald
60-Day
P Trey Seeley
7-Day
P Tyler Switalski
60-Day
LF Victor Bericoto
10-Day
SS Willy Adames
10-Day
P Winkel Del Rosario
60-Day
SS Yosneiker Rivas
7-Day

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