Prop Bets: St. Louis Cardinals VS Colorado Rockies 2025-07-22

Cardinals vs. Rockies: A Tale of Two Teams (and a Lot of Props)
The St. Louis Cardinals (-156) are favored to stomp the Colorado Rockies (+156) in this midsummer snoozer-rama, but let’s be real: this game might as well be a math test. The Cards have a 61% implied chance to win (thanks, moneyline math), while the Rockies cling to a 39% shot, which is about the same odds of me believing this game will be competitive.

Why the Cardinals?
- Erick Fedde starts for St. Louis, and while his ERA might make you yawn, the Rockies’ offense is even sleepier. Colorado averages 3.6 runs per game—literally a “meh” performance.
- The Cards’ 4.5 R/G average? That’s basically the Rockies’ entire season.
- The total is set at 12 runs. Given the Rockies’ pitching staff’s “I’ll-try-not-to-panic” approach, “over” feels like a bet for a very nervous gambler.

Why the Rockies?
- Underdogs win 23% of their games? That’s the same chance I have of not eating the last slice of pizza. Still, sometimes chaos is fun!

Player Props to Steal (or Avoid)
1. Nolan Arenado (Cards): Over 1.5 RBIs at -140. He’s the Cards’ RBI machine, but even he can’t carry a team that’s averaging 4.5 runs. Still, if you want a safe bet, this is it.
2. Ivan Herrera (Cards): Over 1.5 hits at -250. Herrera’s implied probability is 71% (100/(250+100)), so unless he’s hitting .200, this should cash.
3. Bradley Blalock (Rockies): Under 2.5 strikeouts at -120. Blalock’s got the ERA of a man who’s seen a 90 mph fastball for the first time. Go with the “under” and save your sanity.
4. Hunter Goodman (Rockies): Over 0.5 home runs at +300. This is your shot at a 29% ROI if Goodman goes yard. Or a 71% chance he’s just… not.

The Verdict
The Cardinals are the “safe” pick, but this game smells like a 7-2 final score with Arenado’s 2 RBIs and Blalock’s 3 strikeouts. The Rockies’ props are for masochists who think “under 1.5 stolen bases” is a thrilling bet.

Final Prediction:
The Cardinals win 6-2. Rockies fans check their phones for updates. Everyone bets on “Ivan Herrera hits 3 singles and a triple.”

Created: July 22, 2025, 9:39 p.m. GMT