Red Sox vs. Cardinals odds, line, prediction: 2026 MLB picks for Saturday, April 11 from proven model

An interleague matchup between teams that have had opposing starts to the season unfolds Saturday night when the Boston Red Sox travel to take on the St. Louis Cardinals. Boston is off to a slow 4-9 start, while St. Louis has exceeded expectations thus far as the Cardinals are 8-5. Ranger Suarez (0-1, 8.64 ERA) is on the hill for Boston, while the Cardinals will counter with Kyle Leahy (1-1, 5.40 ERA).

First pitch from Busch Stadium is set for 7:15 p.m. ET. Boston is a -141 favorite (risk $141 to win $100) on the money line, while the over/under is 8.

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