Looking for today’s New York Yankees vs. St. Louis Cardinals betting splits and odds? Below you’ll find the latest DraftKings Sportsbook Moneyline, Run Line and total betting percentages, plus where the public and sharp money are landing before first pitch.
Yankees vs. Cardinals Odds
| Market | Yankees (Home) | Cardinals (Away) |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -175 | +144 |
| Run Line | -1.5 (+119) | +1.5 (-143) |
| Total | Over 8 (-118) | Under 8 (-102) |
The Yankees are -175 Moneyline favorites at home behind Ryan Weathers, who carries a 3.99 ERA into the start. The Cardinals counter with Hunter Dobbins at +144, and the total is set at O/U 8 with slight juice toward the Over.
DraftKings Betting Splits
| Market | Side | Bets % | Handle % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Yankees | 82% | 81% |
| Moneyline | Cardinals | 18% | 19% |
| Run Line | Yankees -1.5 | 39% | 66% |
| Run Line | Cardinals +1.5 | 61% | 34% |
| Total | Over 8 | 89% | 100% |
| Total | Under 8 | 11% | 0% |
Public Betting Trends
The sharpest signal is on the Yankees Run Line, where only 39% of tickets but 66% of the handle back NYY -1.5, indicating larger wagers from professional bettors expecting a multi-run New York win. The Over is drawing near-unanimous action at 89% of bets and 100% of the handle, suggesting both the public and sharps agree this game goes above O/U 8.
Yankees vs. Cardinals Stats
Starting Pitcher Stats
| Stat | Ryan Weathers (NYY) | Hunter Dobbins (STL) |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 4-7 | 2-1 |
| ERA | 3.99 | 3.74 |
| WHIP | 1.244 | 1.337 |
| FIP | 3.77 | 3.81 |
| xFIP | 3.26 | 3.85 |
| WAR | 1.97 | 0.42 |
| K% | 26.1% | 22.4% |
| BB% | 6.8% | 7.7% |
| HR/9 | 1.33 | 1.07 |
Team Pitching Stats
| Stat | Yankees | Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| ERA | 3.37 | 4.16 |
| WHIP | 1.188 | 1.343 |
| K/9 | 9.04 | 7.71 |
| K/BB | 2.90 | 2.29 |
| OBA | .226 | .254 |
Team Batting Stats
| Stat | Yankees | Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| AVG | .232 | .240 |
| OBP | .310 | .315 |
| SLG | .414 | .380 |
| ISO | .182 | .140 |
| OPS | .724 | .695 |
| K% | 24.4% | 20.4% |
Key Matchup Numbers
- Run Line sharp lean: Yankees -1.5 is drawing 66% of the handle on just 39% of the tickets at +119, a 27-point gap that signals professional money expecting a comfortable home win.
- Home split leaders: Ben Rice leads the Yankees at home with a .928 OPS and 16 home runs in 165 at-bats, while Trent Grisham adds a .914 OPS with 8 home runs at Yankee Stadium this season.
- Road split threat: Alec Burleson paces the Cardinals on the road with a .924 OPS, a .314 average, and 12 home runs in 210 away at-bats, making him the most dangerous bat in the St. Louis lineup tonight.
- Weathers strikeout prop: Ryan Weathers Strikeouts O/U is set at 5.5 (-110/-116), and his 26.1% K rate across 21 starts supports the Over against a Cardinals lineup that strikes out at only a 20.4% clip.
- Yankees IL impact: New York is without Aaron Judge (rib, D60), Giancarlo Stanton (leg, D10), and Cody Bellinger (leg, D10), removing three power bats from the lineup and putting more pressure on Rice and Grisham to carry the offense.
DraftKings Player Props
- Ryan Weathers Strikeouts O/U 5.5 (-110 / -116)
- Ryan Weathers Outs O/U 17.5 (-140 / +105)
- Ben Rice Total Bases O/U 1.5 (+121 / -162)
- Jazz Chisholm Hits + Runs + RBIs O/U 1.5 (-104 / -127)
- Jordan Walker Hits O/U 0.5 (-220 / +164)
- Alec Burleson Hits O/U 0.5 (-216 / +161)
- Ryan Weathers Earned Runs Allowed O/U 2.5 (+127 / -169)
- Trent Grisham Hits O/U 0.5 (-218 / +162)
DraftKings Featured Parlays
Bats on Mute (+1042)
Back all these games to stay scoreless through the first inning:
- STL @ NYY: No Runs 1st Inning
- CWS @ BOS: No Runs 1st Inning
- MIA @ ATL: No Runs 1st Inning
- PIT @ MIL: No Runs 1st Inning
Either Or (+1855)
Bet either player in these opposing duos to go deep today:
- B. Rice or J. Walker 1+ Home Run
- M. Murakami or W. Contreras 1+ Home Run
- O. Lopez or M. Olson 1+ Home Run
Betting Splits Summary
| Metric | Yankees / Over | Cardinals / Under |
|---|---|---|
| ML Handle | 81% | 19% |
| ML Bets | 82% | 18% |
| RL Handle | 66% | 34% |
| RL Bets | 39% | 61% |
| Total Handle | 100% | 0% |
| Total Bets | 89% | 11% |
FAQs
What are MLB betting splits?
Betting splits show how the public is wagering on a game by breaking down the percentage of total bets (tickets) and total money (handle) on each side of a market. They help identify which side recreational bettors favor versus where larger, potentially sharper money is landing.
What is the difference between bets and handle?
Bets refer to the number of individual tickets placed, while handle represents the total dollar amount wagered. A side with low bet percentage but high handle percentage suggests fewer bettors placing larger wagers, often interpreted as sharp or professional action.
How do betting splits identify sharp money?
Sharp money refers to wagers placed by professional or highly informed bettors. It is typically identified through handle-vs-bet discrepancies: when a side draws a disproportionate share of money relative to its ticket count, sharps are likely involved.
Should you follow betting splits?
Splits are one tool among many. They are most useful when a clear divergence exists between public tickets and money handle, suggesting professional disagreement with the recreational consensus. They work best combined with line movement analysis and matchup context.
How often do DraftKings betting splits update?
DraftKings betting splits update approximately every two minutes, providing near real-time insight into how the market is moving as game time approaches.
What is the best bet for Yankees vs. Cardinals?
The sharpest action points to the Yankees -1.5 Run Line at +119, where 66% of the handle backs New York on only 39% of the tickets. The Over 8 is also attracting overwhelming money at 100% of the handle. Based on the handle-to-ticket divergence, the Run Line offers the clearest value as sharp bettors are willing to lay the 1.5 runs at plus money rather than pay the -175 Moneyline juice.
