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 | -152 | +142 |
| Run Line | -1.5 (+130) | +1.5 (-157) |
| Total | Over 8.5 (-119) | Under 8.5 (-102) |
New York is a -152 home favorite at Yankee Stadium with the total set at O/U 8.5. Will Warren (8-5, 4.14 ERA) takes the mound for the Yankees against Andre Pallante (11-6, 3.72 ERA) for St. Louis.
DraftKings Betting Splits
| Market | Side | Bets % | Handle % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Yankees | 81% | 22% |
| Moneyline | Cardinals | 19% | 78% |
| Run Line | Yankees -1.5 | 52% | 3% |
| Run Line | Cardinals +1.5 | 48% | 97% |
| Total | Over 8.5 | 48% | 3% |
| Total | Under 8.5 | 52% | 97% |
Public Betting Trends
The biggest split in this game is on the Moneyline, where 81% of tickets are on the Yankees but 78% of the money is backing the Cardinals at +142, a massive sharp-versus-public divergence. That sharp lean extends to the Run Line and total, where 97% of the handle favors Cardinals +1.5 and Under 8.5 despite relatively even ticket counts. Professional money is clearly aligned with St. Louis and the Under.
Yankees vs. Cardinals Stats
Starting Pitcher Stats
| Stat | Will Warren (NYY) | Andre Pallante (STL) |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 8-5 | 11-6 |
| ERA | 4.14 | 3.72 |
| WHIP | 1.362 | 1.222 |
| FIP | 3.96 | 3.75 |
| xFIP | 3.77 | 4.00 |
| WAR | 1.51 | 1.98 |
| K% | 23.0% | 17.3% |
| BB% | 7.4% | 6.9% |
| HR/9 | 1.24 | 0.76 |
Team Pitching Stats
| Stat | Yankees | Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| ERA | 3.34 | 4.15 |
| WHIP | 1.186 | 1.340 |
| K/9 | 9.05 | 7.70 |
| K/BB | 2.90 | 2.28 |
| OBA | .226 | .253 |
Team Batting Stats
| Stat | Yankees | Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| AVG | .232 | .239 |
| OBP | .309 | .315 |
| SLG | .413 | .379 |
| ISO | .181 | .140 |
| OPS | .722 | .694 |
| K% | 24.3% | 20.5% |
Key Matchup Numbers
- Ben Rice at Home: Rice leads all Yankees hitters at home with a .924 OPS and 16 home runs in 167 at-bats. His Total Bases prop is set at O/U 1.5 (+112/-149), and he is featured in multiple DraftKings parlays to go deep.
- Alec Burleson on the Road: Burleson paces the Cardinals in away splits with a .927 OPS, a .314 average, and 12 home runs over 210 at-bats. His RBIs prop is set at O/U 0.5 (+134/-186), making him the primary offensive threat for St. Louis in this spot.
- Pallante’s Low Strikeout Rate: Andre Pallante strikes out just 17.3% of batters (6.52 K/9), which limits his margin for error. His strikeouts prop sits at O/U 4.5 with the Under juiced to -142, reflecting that ground-ball profile.
- Yankees Missing Power Bats: Aaron Judge (D60, rib), Giancarlo Stanton (D10, leg), and Cody Bellinger (D10, leg) are all on the IL. New York is running without its top power sources, which contributes to the sharp Under lean on O/U 8.5.
- Jordan Walker Day-to-Day: Walker was listed as day-to-day on August 4 with a knee issue. If he sits, the Cardinals lose a key right-handed bat in an already thin lineup against Warren’s 23.0% strikeout rate.
DraftKings Player Props
- Will Warren Strikeouts Thrown O/U 4.5 (-104 / -123)
- Andre Pallante Strikeouts Thrown O/U 4.5 (+111 / -142)
- Ben Rice Total Bases O/U 1.5 (+112 / -149)
- JJ Wetherholt Total Bases O/U 1.5 (+127 / -169)
- Heliot Ramos Total Bases O/U 1.5 (+130 / -174)
- Alec Burleson RBIs O/U 0.5 (+134 / -186)
- Trent Grisham Hits O/U 0.5 (-195 / +145)
- Masyn Winn Hits O/U 0.5 (-187 / +140)
DraftKings Featured Parlays
Star Sluggers (+1688)
Back these sluggers to each record their 32nd HR of the season:
- Ben Rice 1+ Home Run
- Matt Olson 1+ Home Run
The Pinstripes (+1100)
The Yankees are 3.5 games back of the AL East lead:
- NY Yankees to Win (vs STL)
- Ben Rice 1+ Home Run
- Ryan McMahon 1+ Hit
- Jazz Chisholm 1+ Hit
Game Over (+1142)
Wager on these offenses to be hot and hit the over in total runs:
- STL @ NYY: Over 8.5 Runs
- CWS @ BOS: Over 8 Runs
- MIA @ ATL: Over 8.5 Runs
- MIN @ KC: Over 9 Runs
Set the Tone (+1147)
Count on these defenses to dominate in the 1st inning on Wednesday:
- STL @ NYY: No Runs 1st Inning
- CWS @ BOS: No Runs 1st Inning
- MIA @ ATL: No Runs 1st Inning
- MIN @ KC: No Runs 1st Inning
Betting Splits Summary
| Metric | Yankees / Over | Cardinals / Under |
|---|---|---|
| ML Handle | 22% | 78% |
| ML Bets | 81% | 19% |
| RL Handle | 3% | 97% |
| RL Bets | 52% | 48% |
| Total Handle | 3% | 97% |
| Total Bets | 48% | 52% |
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 in this game is on the Cardinals Moneyline at +142, where 78% of the handle backs St. Louis despite only 19% of tickets landing on that side. The Run Line and total show a similar sharp lean toward Cardinals +1.5 and Under 8.5, each drawing 97% of the money. The handle-vs-ticket divergence suggests professional bettors see value in the Cardinals as an underdog, likely based on Andre Pallante’s strong 3.72 ERA and New York’s depleted lineup without Judge, Stanton, and Bellinger.
