MLB: St. Louis Cardinals vs Miami Marlins odds, picks, and predictions

The St. Louis Cardinals (7-3) take on the Miami Marlins (4-7) in the final game of a three-game series at loanDepot Park on Thursday. The game will begin at 6:40 p.m. ET. St. Louis leads the season series 2-0. The Cardinals have won four of their previous five games against Miami, allowing just one run in each of their first two outings. The Redbirds are 8-0 against the Marlins in the last two seasons. With two high-output games and nine low-output games, the Marlins have a.681 OPS. The Fish have been kept in most games by a strong Miami bullpen, but its 3.32 ERA is aided by a.221 hitting average on balls in play.

St. Louis Cardinals vs Miami Marlins: Projected starters

Jordan Hicks (RHP) vs. Pablo Lopez (RHP)

After two relief appearances in April, Hicks (1-0, 0.00 ERA) makes his first career start. In four innings, he has a 0.75 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9, and 11.3 K/9. Lopez makes his third start (1-0, 0.87 ERA). In 10.1 innings, he has a 0.97 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9, and 7.0 K/9.

St. Louis Cardinals vs Miami Marlins picks and predictions

Prediction: Marlins 6, Cardinals 3