The St. Louis Cardinals (55-55) visit the San Diego Padres (60-49) open a 3-game series Friday at Petco Park. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Cardinals vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Miami Marlins (51-55) and the St. Louis Cardinals (55-54) wrap up a 3-game series Wednesday. First pitch from Busch Stadium is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. ET (MLB.TV Free Game of the Day). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Marlins vs. Cardinals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

A series opener between the San Diego Padres (60-49) and St. Louis Cardinals (55-55) is scheduled for Friday at 9:40 p.m. ET, at PETCO Park. The Cardinals are road underdogs (+119) at the Padres (-142).

The Boston Red Sox acquired left-hander Steven Matz from the St. Louis Cardinals, the teams announced Wednesday night. First-base prospect Blaze Jordan will head to St. Louis as the return. The 22-year-old is hitting .

The Boston Red Sox beefed up their pitching staff Wednesday night by acquiring left-hander Steven Matz from the St. Louis Cardinals.