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Cardinals vs Rockies Prediction: Mikolas Looks to Steady the Ship
The St. Louis Cardinals host the Colorado Rockies at Busch Stadium on Monday, August 11, 2025, in a matchup featuring two clubs on very different trajectories. St. Louis is fighting to climb the NL Central standings, while Colorado is searching for answers amid a seven-game losing streak.
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Key Game Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Sport | Baseball (MLB) |
| Teams | Colorado Rockies vs. St. Louis Cardinals |
| Venue | Busch Stadium — St. Louis, MO |
| Date/Time | Monday, August 11, 2025 — 7:45 PM ET |
| Starting Pitchers | COL: Chase Dollander (RHP) • STL: Miles Mikolas (RHP) |
| Betting Odds | COL +184 • STL -221 • O/U 8.5 |
Rockies Can Win If…
They capitalize on Mikolas’ inconsistency. The veteran Cardinals righty has a 5.11 ERA and has allowed at least five runs in six starts this season. Colorado’s offense, though inconsistent, can produce in bursts — as seen in their 16-hit, 6-run performance against Arizona on Sunday.
Key bats like Hunter Goodman (.278, 22 HR) and Mickey Moniak (17 HR) will need to jump on early mistakes to give rookie Chase Dollander run support in his first career start vs. St. Louis.
Cardinals Can Win If…
They exploit Colorado’s struggling pitching. The Rockies own the league’s worst ERA and just surrendered 13 runs in their last outing. St. Louis hitters like Willson Contreras (16 HR, 65 RBI) and Alec Burleson (.280 AVG) are well-positioned to take advantage.
Miles Mikolas will need to keep the ball in the park and avoid big innings. If he can limit damage, the Cardinals’ superior offensive metrics — 9th in batting average, 6th in doubles — should carry them.
Key MLB Betting Trends
| Trend Type | Rockies | Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Current Form | Lost 7 straight • 2–8 last 10 | Won 3 of last 4 • 5–5 last 10 |
| Home/Away Split | 13–49 on road | 33–27 at home |
| Pitching ERA Rank | 30th | 20th |
The Lean
The Rockies’ rotation remains a liability, and with the Cardinals’ offense in a favorable matchup, the home side has the edge.
Pick: Cardinals ML (-221)
Projected Score: Cardinals 5, Rockies 3
Total Lean: Under 8.5 (-102) — projected combined runs: 8
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