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St. Louis Cardinals Betting Record 2026
The Cardinals went 77-85 in the 2026 regular season. A bettor who put 1 unit on them at the closing moneyline in every game finished +0.24u (+0.2% ROI), 9th of 30 MLB teams. They were 87-75 on the run line and 74-81-7 against the total, so their games leaned under (23rd in over percentage).
Updated October 1, 2026. Closing lines, regular season games only, 2016 to 2026. How these numbers are calculated.
Cardinals 2026 betting summary
At home the Cardinals were 38-43 (-5.34u); on the road 39-42 (+5.58u). As a favorite they went 25-26 (-6.10u), and as an underdog 52-59 (+6.34u).
Cardinals betting record by season, 2016 to 2026
Each row is one regular season. Moneyline units assume 1 unit on the Cardinals in every game at the closing price. Their best year for a moneyline bettor in this span was 2021 (+15.16u); the worst was 2023 (-20.71u).
| Season | Record | ML units | ML ROI | Run line | O/U/P | Avg total | Runs/G | Allowed/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 77-85 | +0.24u | +0.2% | 87-75 | 74-81-7 | 8.42 | 4.44 | 4.62 |
| 2025 | 78-84 | -8.89u | -5.5% | 80-76 | 86-76-0 | 8.39 | 4.25 | 4.65 |
| 2024 | 83-79 | -0.36u | -0.2% | 82-79 | 73-85-4 | 8.29 | 4.15 | 4.44 |
| 2023 | 71-91 | -20.71u | -12.8% | 78-84 | 76-80-6 | 9.07 | 4.44 | 5.12 |
| 2022 | 93-69 | +4.42u | +2.7% | 87-75 | 77-80-5 | 8.24 | 4.77 | 3.93 |
| 2021 | 90-72 | +15.16u | +9.4% | 84-78 | 74-80-8 | 8.39 | 4.36 | 4.15 |
| 2020 | 27-26 | +2.32u | +4.4% | 25-28 | 22-28-3 | 8.00 | 4.02 | 4.08 |
| 2019 | 90-71 | +8.10u | +5.0% | 86-75 | 66-85-10 | 8.93 | 4.71 | 4.08 |
| 2018 | 88-74 | +1.20u | +0.7% | 81-81 | 75-80-7 | 8.48 | 4.69 | 4.27 |
| 2017 | 83-79 | -11.38u | -7.0% | 79-83 | 83-73-6 | 8.64 | 4.70 | 4.35 |
| 2016 | 86-76 | -4.93u | -3.0% | 75-87 | 82-72-8 | 8.15 | 4.81 | 4.40 |
| All 11 seasons | 866-806 | -14.83u | -0.9% | 844-821 | 788-820-64 | 8.48 | 4.51 | 4.39 |
Cardinals betting splits, 2026
| Situation | Games | Record | ML units | ML ROI | Run line | O/U/P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 81 | 38-43 | -5.34u | -6.6% | 39-42 | 36-41-4 |
| Road | 81 | 39-42 | +5.58u | +6.9% | 48-33 | 38-40-3 |
| As favorite | 51 | 25-26 | -6.10u | -12.0% | 15-36 | 22-27-2 |
| As underdog | 111 | 52-59 | +6.34u | +5.7% | 72-39 | 52-54-5 |
| Favorite of -150 or shorter | 8 | 5-3 | +0.17u | +2.1% | 3-5 | 4-4-0 |
| Underdog of +130 or longer | 35 | 15-20 | +4.43u | +12.7% | 20-15 | 14-20-1 |
| After a win | 78 | 36-42 | -0.37u | -0.5% | 40-38 | 33-42-3 |
| After a loss | 83 | 40-43 | -0.60u | -0.7% | 46-37 | 40-39-4 |
| vs NL Central rivals | 52 | 24-28 | -1.45u | -2.8% | 26-26 | 24-26-2 |
| vs AL (interleague) | 48 | 23-25 | +0.88u | +1.8% | 30-18 | 25-21-2 |
By month
| Situation | Games | Record | ML units | ML ROI | Run line | O/U/P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 5 | 3-2 | +1.51u | +30.2% | 3-2 | 3-2-0 |
| April | 26 | 15-11 | +7.20u | +27.7% | 17-9 | 14-12-0 |
| May | 26 | 13-13 | +1.06u | +4.1% | 15-11 | 7-17-2 |
| June | 25 | 13-12 | -0.75u | -3.0% | 13-12 | 10-13-2 |
| July | 28 | 10-18 | -6.85u | -24.5% | 11-17 | 9-18-1 |
| August | 28 | 14-14 | +3.05u | +10.9% | 16-12 | 16-10-2 |
| September | 24 | 9-15 | -4.97u | -20.7% | 12-12 | 15-9-0 |
Cardinals record against every opponent, 2026
Sorted by number of meetings. Each opponent links to its own betting record page.
| Opponent | Games | Record | ML units | Run line | O/U/P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs | 13 | 7-6 | +2.76u | 6-7 | 7-6-0 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 13 | 8-5 | +1.73u | 6-7 | 6-7-0 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 13 | 2-11 | -8.71u | 5-8 | 5-7-1 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 13 | 7-6 | +2.77u | 9-4 | 6-6-1 |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | 7 | 2-5 | -3.35u | 2-5 | 3-3-1 |
| San Diego Padres | 7 | 4-3 | +1.12u | 4-3 | 0-7-0 |
| Atlanta Braves | 6 | 4-2 | +2.50u | 4-2 | 1-5-0 |
| Colorado Rockies | 6 | 4-2 | +0.71u | 2-4 | 5-1-0 |
| Kansas City Royals | 6 | 3-3 | -0.41u | 3-3 | 4-2-0 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 6 | 4-2 | +4.62u | 5-1 | 3-3-0 |
| Miami Marlins | 6 | 2-4 | -2.12u | 1-5 | 0-6-0 |
| New York Mets | 6 | 4-2 | +3.04u | 5-1 | 1-4-1 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 6 | 2-4 | -1.01u | 4-2 | 4-1-1 |
| San Francisco Giants | 6 | 1-5 | -4.36u | 1-5 | 4-2-0 |
| Washington Nationals | 6 | 3-3 | -0.33u | 3-3 | 4-2-0 |
| Athletics | 3 | 2-1 | +1.30u | 2-1 | 0-2-1 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 3 | 1-2 | -0.81u | 2-1 | 3-0-0 |
| Boston Red Sox | 3 | 1-2 | -0.80u | 1-2 | 2-1-0 |
| Chicago White Sox | 3 | 2-1 | +0.91u | 3-0 | 2-1-0 |
| Cleveland Guardians | 3 | 2-1 | +1.06u | 2-1 | 2-1-0 |
| Detroit Tigers | 3 | 1-2 | -0.73u | 1-2 | 1-2-0 |
| Houston Astros | 3 | 3-0 | +3.52u | 3-0 | 3-0-0 |
| Los Angeles Angels | 3 | 1-2 | -0.77u | 1-2 | 0-3-0 |
| Minnesota Twins | 3 | 1-2 | -1.10u | 3-0 | 2-1-0 |
| New York Yankees | 3 | 2-1 | +2.46u | 2-1 | 1-2-0 |
| Seattle Mariners | 3 | 0-3 | -3.00u | 2-1 | 1-2-0 |
| Tampa Bay Rays | 3 | 2-1 | +1.22u | 2-1 | 3-0-0 |
| Texas Rangers | 3 | 1-2 | -1.11u | 2-1 | 1-1-1 |
| Toronto Blue Jays | 3 | 1-2 | -0.87u | 1-2 | 0-3-0 |
Last 15 Cardinals games with closing lines
| Date | Opponent | Result | Close ML | Run line | Total | O/U | ML units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27 | at Brewers | L 4-6 | +178 | +1.5 | 7 | Over | -1.00u |
| Sep 26 | at Brewers | L 2-3 | +134 | +1.5 | 7.5 | Under | -1.00u |
| Sep 25 | at Brewers | L 4-8 | +158 | +1.5 | 7.5 | Over | -1.00u |
| Sep 24 | at Pirates | L 1-2 | +138 | +1.5 | 7 | Under | -1.00u |
| Sep 23 | at Pirates | W 5-1 | +114 | +1.5 | 7.5 | Under | +1.14u |
| Sep 22 | at Pirates | L 0-2 | +140 | +1.5 | 7 | Under | -1.00u |
| Sep 20 | vs Nationals | W 5-3 | -131 | -1.5 | 8.5 | Under | +0.76u |
| Sep 19 | vs Nationals | L 5-8 | -115 | +1.5 | 8.5 | Over | -1.00u |
| Sep 18 | vs Nationals | L 1-9 | -107 | +1.5 | 8 | Over | -1.00u |
| Sep 16 | vs Giants | L 5-6 | -171 | -1.5 | 8 | Over | -1.00u |
| Sep 15 | vs Giants | L 3-10 | -187 | -1.5 | 8 | Over | -1.00u |
| Sep 14 | vs Giants | W 2-1 | -156 | -1.5 | 8 | Under | +0.64u |
| Sep 13 | vs White Sox | W 3-1 | -101 | +1.5 | 8.5 | Under | +0.99u |
| Sep 12 | vs White Sox | L 5-6 | -108 | +1.5 | 8.5 | Over | -1.00u |
| Sep 11 | vs White Sox | W 7-3 | -109 | +1.5 | 7.5 | Over | +0.92u |
Close ML is the Cardinals' closing moneyline. The run line is shown from the Cardinals' side.
Cardinals betting FAQ
What is the Cardinals betting record in 2026?
77-85 straight up, +0.24u betting 1 unit on every game at the closing moneyline, 87-75 on the run line and 74-81-7 on totals (the 2026 regular season).
Are the Cardinals profitable to bet at home or on the road?
At home they were 38-43 for -5.34u; on the road 39-42 for +5.58u in 2026.
How do the Cardinals do as a favorite and as an underdog?
As a favorite: 25-26, -6.10u. As an underdog: 52-59, +6.34u.
Do Cardinals games go over or under?
In 2026 their games were 74-81-7 against the closing total, with an average total of 8.42 runs and 9.07 actual runs per game.
What was the Cardinals' best betting season since 2016?
2021: 90-72 for +15.16u. The worst was 2023: 71-91 for -20.71u. Over all 11 seasons they are 866-806, -14.83u.
Methodology
Results and closing lines come from the Bet Legend game database: final scores for every regular season game since 2016, with the closing moneyline, run line and total. Every game is checked against ESPN's official schedule and final score; postseason games are excluded. Moneyline units risk 1 unit per game at the close, so a win at -150 pays +0.67u and a win at +130 pays +1.30u. The run line record compares the final margin with the closing line (MLB run lines are 1.5 runs, so there are no pushes). Over and under results compare total runs with the closing total; an exact match is a push. 2026 figures run through Sep 27, 2026.
Some past seasons are missing a game or two that has no closing line on file or did not match ESPN's final score, so those games are left out: 2019: 161 of 161 games; 2020: 53 of 58 games.
These are market results for the team, not BetLegend picks. Our own graded picks are on the MLB betting record page.