St. Louis Cardinals defeat San Diego Padres 2-1: Recap & Betting Results
Thu, May 7, 2026 · MLB · St. Louis Cardinals 2, San Diego Padres 1
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 2-1 on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Petco Park. The St. Louis Cardinals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 8, with 3 runs combined.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. San Diego Padres final score and game recap
The St. Louis Cardinals won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Matthew Liberatore (St. Louis Cardinals): 6.0 innings, 1 earned run, 6 strikeouts.
- Alec Burleson (St. Louis Cardinals): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Michael King (San Diego Padres): 6.0 innings, 1 earned run, 6 strikeouts.
- Fernando Tatis Jr. (San Diego Padres): 2-for-3.
Who covered the spread in St. Louis Cardinals vs. San Diego Padres?
The St. Louis Cardinals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at San Diego Padres -1.5.
Did St. Louis Cardinals vs. San Diego Padres go over or under the total?
The game went under: 3 runs combined against a closing total of 8, under by 5.
The total opened and closed at 8.
St. Louis Cardinals and San Diego Padres betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the St. Louis Cardinals 22-15 in the 2026 regular season (10-10 at home, 12-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 23 of 36 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 18 times and under 15 times, with 3 pushes.
This result left the San Diego Padres 22-15 in the 2026 regular season (11-9 at home, 11-6 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 19 of 35 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 16 times and under 18 times, with 1 push.
What's next for St. Louis Cardinals and San Diego Padres?
Next for the St. Louis Cardinals: at the San Diego Padres on Friday, May 8, 2026. Next for the San Diego Padres: the St. Louis Cardinals at home on Friday, May 8, 2026.