Detroit Tigers vs St. Louis Cardinals predictions, Apr 05, 2026

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As the MLB season kicks off, the Detroit Tigers face off against the St. Louis Cardinals on April 5, 2026, in what promises to be an intriguing matchup at Comerica Park. The Tigers, playing at home, will be looking to leverage their familiarity with the venue to turn their fortunes around, having secured only 1 win in their last 5 outings. Their recent struggles could be attributed to inconsistencies in both pitching and hitting, demanding an urgent response from key players.

Conversely, the St. Louis Cardinals arrive with a slightly better form, having notched 2 wins in their last 5 games. The Cardinals have demonstrated a stronger offensive approach, coupled with a solid pitching staff that has the potential to contain the Tigers’ lineup. With a current odds of 1.75 for a home win and 2.2 for an away victory, the bookmakers reflect a closely contested match.

Statistical analysis suggests a 55% probability of a home victory for the Tigers against a 45% chance for the Cardinals. Given the Tigers’ home advantage and the Cardinals’ current momentum, this matchup is poised to be competitive. Though neither team can be discounted, the outcome remains uncertain as both seek to assert their presence early in the season.

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Detroit 55.7%

St. Louis 44.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 5:3

Outrights of MLB Detroit Tigers: 3.04% St.Louis Cardinals: 0.45%

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Betting Odds

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	1.75		2.2

Latest Results

03.04.26 Detroit Tigers – St. Louis Cardinals – 4:0 01.04.26 Arizona Diamondbacks – Detroit Tigers – 1:0 31.03.26 Arizona Diamondbacks – Detroit Tigers – 7:5 30.03.26 Arizona Diamondbacks – Detroit Tigers – 9:6 28.03.26 San Diego Padres – Detroit Tigers – 3:0

03.04.26 Detroit Tigers – St. Louis Cardinals – 4:0 01.04.26 St. Louis Cardinals – New York Mets – 2:1 31.03.26 St. Louis Cardinals – New York Mets – 3:0 30.03.26 St. Louis Cardinals – New York Mets – 2:4 29.03.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Tampa Bay Rays – 7:11

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Detroit won 4.

Recent form of Detroit has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).

St. Louis has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

St. Louis may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

Recently, Detroit has had a series of away games.

Recently, St. Louis has had a series of home games.

In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Detroit won 12 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 99:82. (average 5:4.1).

Including home matches between the teams, Detroit won 6 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 50:16. (average 5.6:1.8).

Latest Head To Head

03.04.26 Detroit Tigers – St. Louis Cardinals – 4:0 21.05.25 St. Louis Cardinals – Detroit Tigers – 1:5 20.05.25 St. Louis Cardinals – Detroit Tigers – 4:5 19.05.25 St. Louis Cardinals – Detroit Tigers – 11:4 01.05.24 Detroit Tigers – St. Louis Cardinals – 4:1

Standings

Main

American League

		Pl	W	L		PCT
1	New York Yankees	8	7	1	41:15	0.875
2	Houston Astros	9	6	3	60:43	0.667
3	Cleveland Guardians	8	5	3	26:30	0.625
4	Toronto Blue Jays	8	4	4	34:39	0.500
5	Kansas City Royals	8	4	4	33:35	0.500
6	Texas Rangers	8	4	4	35:34	0.500
7	Detroit Tigers	8	4	4	39:30	0.500
8	Los Angeles Angels	9	4	5	33:38	0.444
9	Seattle Mariners	9	4	5	30:26	0.444
10	Chicago White Sox	8	3	5	32:59	0.375
11	Baltimore Orioles	8	3	5	32:35	0.375
12	Tampa Bay Rays	8	3	5	41:49	0.375
13	Minnesota Twins	8	3	5	37:39	0.375
14	Boston Red Sox	8	2	6	24:37	0.250
15	Athletics	8	2	6	28:42	0.250

National League

		Pl	W	L		PCT
1	Milwaukee Brewers	8	6	2	52:27	0.750
2	Los Angeles Dodgers	8	6	2	46:28	0.750
3	Atlanta Braves	9	6	3	44:16	0.667
4	Philadelphia Phillies	8	5	3	35:38	0.625
5	Miami Marlins	8	5	3	42:35	0.625
6	Cincinnati Reds	8	5	3	24:29	0.625
7	Pittsburgh Pirates	8	5	3	37:32	0.625
8	New York Mets	9	5	4	44:30	0.556
9	St.Louis Cardinals	8	4	4	35:43	0.500
10	Arizona Diamondbacks	9	4	5	29:47	0.444
11	Chicago Cubs	7	3	4	31:28	0.429
12	Washington Nationals	8	3	5	49:51	0.375
13	San Diego Padres	8	3	5	24:33	0.375
14	San Francisco Giants	9	3	6	24:46	0.333
15	Colorado Rockies	8	2	6	26:33	0.250

MLB Outrights

1. Los Angeles Dodgers: 2.35 (27.16%)

2. New York Mets: 9.48 (6.73%)

3. Philadelphia Phillies: 9.96 (6.4%)

4. New York Yankees: 10 (6.38%)

5. Seattle Mariners: 11 (5.8%)

6. Chicago Cubs: 12.36 (5.16%)

7. Atlanta Braves: 13.4 (4.76%)

8. Toronto Blue Jays: 15 (4.25%)

9. Milwaukee Brewers: 17.2 (3.71%)

10. Boston Red Sox: 21 (3.04%)

11. Detroit Tigers: 21 (3.04%)

12. San Diego Padres: 23 (2.77%)

13. Houston Astros: 26 (2.45%)

14. Baltimore Orioles: 26 (2.45%)

15. Texas Rangers: 26 (2.45%)

16. Kansas City Royals: 31 (2.06%)

17. Pittsburgh Pirates: 32.4 (1.97%)

18. Cincinnati Reds: 33.6 (1.9%)

19. San Francisco Giants: 36.2 (1.76%)

20. Arizona Diamondbacks: 45 (1.42%)

21. Cleveland Guardians: 67 (0.95%)

22. Miami Marlins: 120.2 (0.53%)

23. Tampa Bay Rays: 126 (0.51%)

24. Athletics: 126 (0.51%)

25. St.Louis Cardinals: 140.2 (0.45%)

26. Minnesota Twins: 151 (0.42%)

27. Washington Nationals: 180.2 (0.35%)

28. Los Angeles Angels: 251 (0.25%)

29. Colorado Rockies: 280.2 (0.23%)

30. Chicago White Sox: 501 (0.13%)

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