Looking for today’s St. Louis Cardinals vs. Colorado Rockies betting splits? 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.
Cardinals vs. Rockies Odds
| Market | Cardinals (Home) | Rockies (Away) |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -162 | +151 |
| Run Line | -1.5 (+119) | +1.5 (-143) |
| Total | Over 8.5 (-116) | Under 8.5 (-104) |
St. Louis is a -162 home favorite with the total set at O/U 8.5. Kyle Leahy (3.44 ERA) takes the mound for the Cardinals against Ryan Feltner (5.75 ERA), who has struggled with a league-high 2.00 HR/9 rate this season.
DraftKings Betting Splits
| Market | Side | Bets % | Handle % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Cardinals | 85% | 28% |
| Moneyline | Rockies | 15% | 72% |
| Run Line | Cardinals -1.5 | 79% | 5% |
| Run Line | Rockies +1.5 | 21% | 95% |
| Total | Over 8.5 | 69% | 17% |
| Total | Under 8.5 | 31% | 83% |
Public Betting Trends
Sharp money is heavily fading the public favorite. While 85% of tickets back St. Louis on the Moneyline, 72% of the handle lands on Colorado at +151, a 57-point divergence signaling professional money on the underdog. The Run Line confirms this pattern: 95% of handle backs Rockies +1.5 despite only 21% of tickets, and 83% of total handle favors the Under despite 69% of public bets taking the Over.
Cardinals vs. Rockies Stats
Starting Pitcher Stats
| Stat | Kyle Leahy (STL) | Ryan Feltner (COL) |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 7-4 | 4-5 |
| ERA | 3.44 | 5.75 |
| WHIP | 1.332 | 1.461 |
| FIP | 3.97 | 5.70 |
| xFIP | 3.99 | 4.79 |
| WAR | 1.50 | 0.13 |
| K% | 20.0% | 17.1% |
| BB% | 7.7% | 9.0% |
| HR/9 | 1.01 | 2.00 |
Team Pitching Stats
| Stat | Cardinals | Rockies |
|---|---|---|
| ERA | 4.12 | 5.51 |
| WHIP | 1.340 | 1.512 |
| K/9 | 7.72 | 7.12 |
| K/BB | 2.26 | 2.17 |
| OBA | .252 | .288 |
Team Batting Stats
| Stat | Cardinals | Rockies |
|---|---|---|
| AVG | .240 | .255 |
| OBP | .315 | .323 |
| SLG | .379 | .421 |
| ISO | .139 | .166 |
| OPS | .694 | .744 |
| K% | 20.5% | 22.8% |
Key Matchup Numbers
- Feltner’s HR problem vs. Cardinals power: Ryan Feltner allows 2.00 HR/9 this season, the worst rate among today’s starters. Hunter Goodman leads the Rockies with a +373 HR prop, but Alec Burleson (+436) and Ivan Herrera (+680) could capitalize on Feltner’s struggles from the other side. Sharp money backing the Under (83% handle) suggests bettors expect Leahy to suppress Colorado’s offense enough to offset Feltner’s vulnerability.
- Leahy’s consistency: Kyle Leahy pairs a 3.44 ERA with a 3.97 FIP and 3.99 xFIP, indicating minimal regression risk. His strikeouts prop is set at O/U 4.5 (-129/+101), and he has logged six quality starts in 21 outings. Colorado’s 22.8% K rate and 18-38 road record make them a favorable matchup for his approach.
- Road split leaders (COL): Hunter Goodman is the clear offensive threat with a .273 AVG, .922 OPS, and 18 home runs on the road in 198 at-bats. His hits prop sits at O/U 0.5 (-198/+148). TJ Rumfield (.286 AVG, .806 OPS) and Cole Carrigg (.239 AVG, .796 OPS with 3 HR) add depth to the away lineup.
- Home split leaders (STL): Alec Burleson (.262 AVG, .741 OPS, 6 HR) provides volume with 221 at-bats. His total bases prop is O/U 1.5 (+101/-135).
- Injury watch: St. Louis is without Jordan Walker (knee, day-to-day) in the outfield plus Ramon Urias (elbow, D60) and SP Max Rajcic (elbow, D60). Colorado’s pitching staff is decimated: Chase Dollander, Jose Quintana, McCade Brown, Pierson Ohl, Jeff Criswell, and Sean Sullivan are all on the IL, leaving Feltner as one of the few healthy rotation options.
- Sharp money context: Colorado enters on a three-game losing streak (3-7 last 10) with the worst road record in baseball at 18-38. Yet 72% of Moneyline handle and 95% of Run Line handle back the Rockies side. This extreme handle divergence at +151 suggests professional bettors see value in either a Feltner bounceback or a Cardinals regression at home (28-32).
DraftKings Player Props
- Kyle Leahy Strikeouts Thrown O/U 4.5 (-129 / +101)
- Ryan Feltner Strikeouts Thrown O/U 3.5 (+127 / -162)
- Hunter Goodman Hits O/U 0.5 (-198 / +148)
- Hunter Goodman Home Run 1+ (+373)
- Masyn Winn Hits O/U 0.5 (-238 / +176)
- Masyn Winn Total Bases O/U 1.5 (+135 / -181)
- Jordan Walker Total Bases O/U 1.5 (+103 / -137)
- Alec Burleson Total Bases O/U 1.5 (+101 / -135)
- JJ Wetherholt Total Bases O/U 1.5 (+126 / -168)
DraftKings Featured Parlays
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- Hunter Goodman 1+ Hit
- Junior Caminero 1+ Hit
- Pete Alonso 1+ Hit
- Bo Bichette 1+ Hit
- Joc Pederson 1+ Hit
- Brandon Lowe 1+ Hit
- Gunnar Henderson 1+ Hit
- Francisco Lindor 1+ Hit
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- Pete Alonso 1+ Home Run
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- Pete Alonso 1+ RBI
- Jake Burger 1+ RBI
Betting Splits Summary
| Metric | Cardinals / Over | Rockies / Under |
|---|---|---|
| ML Handle | 28% | 72% |
| ML Bets | 85% | 15% |
| RL Handle | 5% | 95% |
| RL Bets | 79% | 21% |
| Total Handle | 17% | 83% |
| Total Bets | 69% | 31% |
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 Cardinals vs. Rockies?
Sharp money overwhelmingly backs Colorado at +151 on the Moneyline. Only 15% of public tickets favor the Rockies, yet 72% of the handle sits on the away side, a 57-point divergence representing the strongest sharp signal in this matchup. The Run Line handle (95% on Rockies +1.5) and Under handle (83%) further confirm professional money is fading St. Louis despite Kyle Leahy’s strong 3.44 ERA. Hunter Goodman’s road power (.922 OPS, 18 HR away) gives Colorado a legitimate offensive weapon against Leahy’s 1.01 HR/9.