St. Louis opens a quick road set in Detroit on Friday, April 3, 2026, with Michael McGreevy drawing the start opposite Tigers lefty Framber Valdez in what profiles as a pitching-forward home opener at Comerica Park. The market agrees: Detroit is priced at -174 on the moneyline while also laying -1.5 (+118), with St. Louis coming back at +146 and +1.5 (-144) in a game totaled at 7.5 (Over -122 / Under +100) odds via BetAnything Sportsbook
St. Louis Cardinals vs Detroit Tigers Game Info
| Matchup | St. Louis Cardinals @ Detroit Tigers |
|---|---|
| Date | April 03, 2026 |
| Time | 1:11 PM ET |
| Location | Comerica Park (Detroit, Michigan) |
| How to Watch | Detroit SportsNet (in-market), Cardinals regional coverage (in-market), MLB.TV (out-of-market) |
St. Louis Cardinals vs Detroit Tigers Odds
| Market | St. Louis Cardinals | Detroit Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +146 | -174 |
| Run Line | +1.5 (-144) | -1.5 (+118) |
| Total | Over 7.5 (-122) | Under 7.5 (+100) |
St. Louis Cardinals vs Detroit Tigers Team Stats
| Team | AVG | OBP | SLG | Runs | Hits | HR | ERA | WHIP | BB | K | Day Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Cardinals | .232 | .287 | .379 | 29 | 47 | 7 | 4.26 | 1.49 | 26 | 34 | 3-1 |
| Detroit Tigers | .215 | .296 | .300 | 24 | 43 | 1 | 3.78 | 1.32 | 21 | 43 | 1-1 |
St. Louis Cardinals vs Detroit Tigers Starting Pitcher Stats
| Pitcher | Hand | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP | H | ER | BB | K | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael McGreevy (STL) | RHP | 0-0 | 0.00 | 0.33 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Framber Valdez (DET) | LHP | 0-0 | 1.50 | 1.33 | 6.0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
St. Louis Cardinals vs Detroit Tigers Recent Form and Pitching Notes
St. Louis Cardinals (4-2): The Cardinals’ most recent game was a 2-1 win in 11 innings over the Mets on April 1. Matthew Liberatore gave them six innings of one-run ball (6.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K), but it turned into a heavy bullpen day afterward: Ryan Stanek (0.2 IP), JoJo Romero (1.1 IP), Riley O’Brien (1.0 IP), Justin Bruihl (1.0 IP), Chris Roycroft (0.1 IP), and Gordon Graceffo (0.2 IP) all appeared to finish it. Offensively, it was a grind-it-out line: Nolan Gorman drove in the tying run, and Masyn Winn delivered the walk-off RBI infield single in the 11th.
Detroit Tigers (2-4): Detroit last played on April 1, dropping a 1-0 decision at Arizona. Tarik Skubal was sharp despite the loss (7.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K), and Kyle Finnegan handled the eighth (1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 BB). The Tigers had seven hits but couldn’t cash in, and a lone Corbin Carroll home run accounted for the game’s only run. The silver lining is workload: Skubal covered seven, and Detroit only needed one reliever, leaving the late-inning group in good shape for this opener.
St. Louis Cardinals vs Detroit Tigers Betting Trends
- St. Louis has played to the Under in 3 of its last 5 games.
- Two of St. Louis’ last 5 games have gone to extra innings.
- Detroit has lost 4 straight games.
- Detroit has 1 home run through 6 games.
- St. Louis has 7 home runs through 6 games.
- St. Louis is 3-1 in day games.
St. Louis Cardinals vs Detroit Tigers Breakdown
This matchup sets up as a classic early-season tension between price and path: Detroit is the rightful favorite at home, but the way these teams have played points toward a tighter game script than the run line implies. Valdez has been solid through his first six innings (1 ER allowed), and Detroit’s pitching staff overall has kept them competitive even during a four-game skid.
On the other side, McGreevy’s early line is pristine through six innings, and the Cardinals arrive with the better record and more power production to date. The biggest practical separator for Friday is bullpen freshness: Detroit comes in off a 1-0 game that required only one reliever, while St. Louis’ last game went 11 and ran through a long chain of arms. If this is close late again, that usage gap can matter.
With a 7.5 total and two starters who have limited damage so far, the most likely shape is modest scoring early, with the game decided by situational hitting rather than sustained rallies.
St. Louis Cardinals vs Detroit Tigers BEST BET
Under 7.5 (+100) (3 out of 5 units)
Both starters bring encouraging early indicators, Detroit’s bats have been light on over-the-fence impact, and the Tigers’ bullpen should be in a strong spot coming off minimal usage in their last game. Even if St. Louis scratches out a couple of runs, this total leaves room for a 4-3 type finish.
Predicted Score
Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final score of St. Louis Cardinals 3, Detroit Tigers 4.