Royals vs. Cardinals line, picks: Proven model reveals MLB picks for May 2, 2022 matchup

The Kansas City Royals (7-13) and the St. Louis Cardinals (12-9) start their three-game series on Monday afternoon at 1:15 p.m. ET. St. Louis is listed as the -165 favorite (risk $165 to win $100), while Kansas City is set as the +145 underdog. The over-under for total runs expected is set at seven (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our MLB odds page).

Before making any Royals 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 sizzling start to the 2022 season. It's on a 28-13 roll on top-rated MLB money-line picks through four weeks, returning over $1,100 for $100 players. Anyone following it has seen HUGE returns!

The model knows St. Louis third baseman Nolan Arenado is having a terrific start to his campaign. Arenado knows how to make steady contact due to his quick hands. The six-time All-Star is able to flip his hips and drive the baseball all over the field. He is leading the team across the board in batting average (.368), home runs (6), RBIs (18) and hits (28). Arenado has recorded a hit in five straight games. 

The model also knows Kansas City left fielder Andrew Benintendi is an outstanding hitter with a great feel in the batters' box. Benintendi can hit for contact or power and is a good athlete. The 2018 World Series champion is leading the team in batting average (.366), RBIs (10) and hits (26). In his last outing, Benintendi went 1-for-4 with a double and one run scored. 

Now, it has set its sights on Royals vs. Cardinals. We can tell you the model is leaning Over 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 Royals 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!