Miami Marlins defeat St. Louis Cardinals 5-3: Recap & Betting Results
Mon, Apr 20, 2026 · MLB · St. Louis Cardinals 3, Miami Marlins 5
The Miami Marlins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 on Monday, April 20, 2026, at loanDepot park. The Miami Marlins covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went under the closing total of 8.5, with 8 runs combined.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Miami Marlins final score and game recap
The Miami Marlins won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Michael McGreevy (St. Louis Cardinals): 5.2 innings, 4 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Masyn Winn (St. Louis Cardinals): 2-for-3, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Max Meyer (Miami Marlins): 5.1 innings, 2 earned runs, 8 strikeouts.
- Agustin Ramirez (Miami Marlins): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in St. Louis Cardinals vs. Miami Marlins?
The Miami Marlins covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 2 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Miami Marlins -1.5.
Did St. Louis Cardinals vs. Miami Marlins go over or under the total?
The game went under: 8 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, under by 0.5.
The total opened and closed at 8.5.
St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the St. Louis Cardinals 13-9 in the 2026 regular season (7-5 at home, 6-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 12 of 21 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 12 times and under 7 times, with 2 pushes.
This result left the Miami Marlins 11-12 in the 2026 regular season (9-5 at home, 2-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 9 of 22 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 13 times and under 7 times, with 2 pushes. That made it two straight wins for the Miami Marlins.
What's next for St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins?
Next for the St. Louis Cardinals: at the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Next for the Miami Marlins: the St. Louis Cardinals at home on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.