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10,000 Sim Trials Run
BAL

Baltimore Orioles

Away 65-68 (31-34 Away)
W W L W W
Projected Final Score
3.9 — 3.4
STL

St. Louis Cardinals

Home 66-68 (32-36 Home)
L L L L L
Spread
BAL -1.5 (+135)
STL +1.5 (-155)
Total
Posted 8.0 (-110)
Simulated 7.3
Moneyline
BAL -125
STL +110

Simulated Outcome Probability

Baltimore Orioles
52.5%
St. Louis Cardinals
47.5%
No edge at -125
No edge at +110

Our 10,000 iterations project the Baltimore Orioles to win outright in 52.5% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: BAL -1.5 / STL +1.5
BAL covers (+135) 38.3%
STL covers (-155) +0.9% Edge 61.7%
Total O/U: 8.0
OVER (-110) 36.9%
UNDER (-115) +9.6% Edge 63.1%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • • 🏟️ Ballpark Factor: Played at STL's stadium, which features highly pitcher-friendly park factors scaling down home-run expectations.
  • • 🔥 Momentum Streak: BAL enters this game on a hot streak (last 10 games win %: 62%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Baltimore Orioles winning outright in 52.5% of run trials, with a projected score of BAL 3.8 - STL 3.4. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with STL +1.5 covering in 61.7% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 8.0 which hit in 63.1% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
60.5%
No Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
-155
Implied Probability: 60.8%
VegasSims Recommendation
NO ACTION
Insufficient Edge

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **60.5%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Trevor Rogers (K%: 20.5%, BB%: 7.0%) faces STL's top of the order (avg OBP: 33.8%). Home starter Gordon Graceffo (K%: 15.0%, BB%: 12.6%) matchups against BAL's first three hitters (avg OBP: 33.0%). No significant betting edge identified for the first inning market.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

BAL

Trevor Rogers

Away Starter
ERA 4.03
WHIP 1.18
Record 10-11
IP 169.2
SO 157
GS 30
STL

Gordon Graceffo

Home Starter
ERA 2.73
WHIP 1.08
Record 8-2
IP 79.0
SO 60
GS 1

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St. Louis Cardinals

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Baltimore Orioles

W @ St. Louis Cardinals
8 - 7 | Aug 26, 2026
W @ St. Louis Cardinals
13 - 1 | Aug 25, 2026
L vs Tampa Bay Rays
1 - 3 | Aug 23, 2026
W vs Tampa Bay Rays
3 - 2 | Aug 22, 2026
W vs Tampa Bay Rays
5 - 3 | Aug 21, 2026

St. Louis Cardinals

L vs Baltimore Orioles
7 - 8 | Aug 26, 2026
L vs Baltimore Orioles
1 - 13 | Aug 25, 2026
L @ Philadelphia Phillies
4 - 6 | Aug 23, 2026
L @ Philadelphia Phillies
3 - 12 | Aug 22, 2026
L @ Philadelphia Phillies
6 - 7 | Aug 21, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Away Baltimore Orioles defeated St. Louis Cardinals
8 - 7 | Aug 26, 2026
Away Baltimore Orioles defeated St. Louis Cardinals
13 - 1 | Aug 25, 2026

Injury Reports

Baltimore Orioles 43 reported

P Alexander Diaz
60-Day
C Andrew Tess
60-Day
P Andy Fabian
60-Day
P Blake Money
- Full Season
P Carlos Tavera
- Full Season
P Chase Allsup
- Full Season
SS Cobb Hightower
60-Day
P Colin Selby
60-Day
P Daniel Lloyd
60-Day
P Darling Valencio
60-Day
P Denton Biller
60-Day
P Edgar Portes
- Full Season
P Elvis Peguero
- Full Season
P Grabiel Salazar
- Full Season
P Harlin Naut
- Full Season
P Hayden Nierman
- Full Season
P Hunter Allen
- Full Season
P J.D. Hennen
- Full Season
P Jackson Kowar
- Full Season
3B Jordan Westburg
60-Day
IF José Peña
60-Day
P Keegan Akin
60-Day
P Keeler Morfe
60-Day
P Kyle Bradish
60-Day
P Levi Wells
60-Day
OF Lisandro Sanchez
60-Day
P Luis Andujar
60-Day
P Luis Sánchez
- Full Season
P Miguel Mesa
60-Day
OF Nate George
60-Day
CF RJ Austin
60-Day
RF Raylin Ramos
60-Day
P Roniel Joseph
60-Day
P Roynel Confidente
60-Day
P Ryan Helsley
60-Day
1B Ryan Mountcastle
60-Day
P Salvador Casado
60-Day
P Tanner Smith
60-Day
P Trey Nordmann
- Full Season
RF Tyler O'Neill
60-Day
P Yeiber Cartaya
60-Day
P Zach Eflin
60-Day
P Zach Fruit
60-Day

St. Louis Cardinals 18 reported

P Alan Reyes
60-Day
P Alex Breckheimer
60-Day
P Alex Cornwell
- Full Season
P Bruno López
60-Day
P Ixan Henderson
60-Day
P Jake Shelagowski
60-Day
C Josh Kross
60-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
P Tyler Bradt
60-Day
P Xavier Cruz
- Full Season
P Zack Thompson
60-Day