Cardinals vs. Yankees prediction: Odds, recent stats, trends, and best bets for August 5

In a matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals (56-58) and the New York Yankees (64-50), the Yankees secured a 2-0 victory over the Cardinals in their third game of a three-game series at Yankee Stadium. Young Yankees prospect George Lombard Jr. made his major-league debut with a solo home run in the fifth inning, becoming the first shortstop in franchise history to hit a homer in his debut.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. added a second-inning home run to secure the Yankees' win. The Yankees' left-hander Ryan Weathers delivered an outstanding performance, working six scoreless innings, striking out six, and avoiding a walk in what was the American League-leading 12th shutout of the season for the team. The Cardinals are expected to start right-hander Andre Pallante (11-6, 3.72 ERA), while the Yankees plan to send Will Warren (8-5, 4.14 ERA).

The latest odds, as of Wednesday from DraftKings, have the Yankees at -146 on the moneyline and -1.5 on the spread, while the Cardinals are at +137 on the moneyline and +1.5 on the spread. The total runs line is set at 8.5. Betting trends indicate that the Cardinals have been performing well on the Run Line this season (61-53), while the Yankees have struggled (54-60).

The OVER has been a popular choice in games involving both teams this season, with 44 OVERs in Cardinals games and 49 OVERs in Yankees games. The Rotoworld Bet model suggests avoiding the Moneyline, leaning towards the Yankees on the Run Line, and betting the UNDER on the total of 8.5 runs.