Cardinals at Tigers: Top Player Prop Bets for Sunday Night Baseball

Analyzing the best bets for the Cardinals-Tigers matchup on April 5, 2026

Apr. 5, 2026 at 8:50pm

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DraftKings Sportsbook analyst Zach Thompson breaks down his top player prop bets to consider for Sunday Night Baseball's matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

Why it matters

With the Tigers taking the first two games of the series, this Sunday night matchup presents an opportunity for bettors to capitalize on player props as the Cardinals look to avoid the sweep.

The details

Thompson highlights three player prop bets he likes for the game, including Cardinals pitcher Matthew Leahy to allow over 3 runs, Tigers leadoff hitter Jace Wetherholt to record over 3 hits/runs/RBIs, and Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle to record over 2 total bases. He also mentions a potential same-game parlay including a hit for Tigers outfielder Riley Greene.

  • The game is scheduled for Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 7:20 p.m. ET.

The players

Matthew Leahy

A Cardinals pitcher who is making his first start of the season after working primarily out of the bullpen last year.

Jace Wetherholt

A young Tigers leadoff hitter who has been one of the team's most productive players to start the season.

Kevin McGonigle

A promising Tigers infielder who is part of an exciting young core in Detroit.

Riley Greene

A Tigers outfielder who the author suggests could be included in a same-game parlay.

Keider Montero

The Tigers starting pitcher, who has struggled against left-handed hitters in his career.

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What they’re saying

“Leahy has worked out of the bullpen for the Cardinals for the last several seasons but transitioned to a starting role this spring training.”

— Zach Thompson, DraftKings Sportsbook Analyst

“Wetherholt has hit leadoff in each of his seven starts. He produced 19 HRR (hits, runs and RBI) in those seven games for an average of 2.7 HRR per start.”

— Zach Thompson, DraftKings Sportsbook Analyst

“McGonigle has 15 total bases in his eight games this season and went over this prop in two of his last three games.”

— Zach Thompson, DraftKings Sportsbook Analyst

What’s next

The Cardinals will look to avoid the sweep and get back in the win column on Sunday Night Baseball.

The takeaway

This Cardinals-Tigers matchup features some of the most exciting young talent in baseball, with both teams boasting promising up-and-coming players. The player prop bets highlighted provide an opportunity for bettors to capitalize on this intriguing interleague clash.