Padres vs. Cardinals odds, line, picks: Proven model reveals MLB picks for May 30, 2022 matchup

A National League showdown features the San Diego Padres (30-17) going on the road to play the St. Louis Cardinals (26-21) on Monday afternoon, with the first pitch set for 2:15 p.m. ET. St. Louis is listed as the -120 favorite (risk $120 to win $100) at Caesars Sportsbook, while San Diego is set as the +100 underdog. The over-under for total runs expected is set at nine (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our MLB odds page).

Before making any Padres vs. Cardinals picks, you NEED to check out the MLB predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times and it is off to a strong start to the 2022 season. It's on a 48-31 roll on top-rated MLB money-line picks through eight weeks, returning over $1,100 for $100 players. Anyone following it has seen HUGE returns!

The model knows San Diego third baseman Manny Machado is an excellent power hitter with strength to all parts of the field. Machado can hit for both power and contact while playing sound defense in the corner. The five-time All-Star owns a rocket of an arm. Machado leads the team in batting average (.357), home runs (8), RBIs (27), and hits (60). Machado has missed the last two games (elbow) but is expected to return to the lineup in this contest.

The model also knows St. Louis first baseman Paul Goldschmidt possesses amazing home-run power. Goldschmidt has run-producing qualities with a solid batter's eye. The six-time All-Star can also hit for average and that has been on display thus far. He's third in the league in RBIs (40) and sixth in batting average (.352). He's also hit 10 home runs. 

Now, the model has set its sights on Padres vs. Cardinals. We can tell you the model is leaning Under the total, and it also says one side of the money line has ALL the value. You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any MLB picks.

So who wins Padres vs. Cardinals? And which side of the money line has ALL the value? Join SportsLine here to find out, all from the model that has crushed its top-rated MLB money-line picks!