Match Analysis: St. Louis Cardinals vs Miami Marlins – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-07-30
- Time: 11:46 PM UTC
- Location: Busch Stadium, St. Louis
Game Overview
The St. Louis Cardinals (55-54) host the Miami Marlins (51-55) in a National League interdivision matchup at Busch Stadium. Both teams are hovering around .500, with the Cardinals slightly ahead in overall record and fighting for playoff positioning. Miami has shown some recent strength but lost the previous day to the Cardinals 5-0. Key pitching matchups include Miles Mikolas (STL) and Cal Quantrill (MIA).
Key Factors to Consider
- The Cardinals have a modest winning record (55-54) and are playing with some momentum having beaten the Marlins 5-0 in their last meeting. The Marlins hold a losing record (51-55) and have struggled to maintain consistent offensive output. Pitching-wise, Mikolas has a 6-7 record with a 4.94 ERA and solid strikeout numbers, while Quantrill is 3-8 with a 5.05 ERA.
- The recent head-to-head encounter favored the Cardinals with a dominant 5-0 win on July 29, 2025. Historically, matchups between these teams are competitive, but the Cardinals tend to have a slight edge at home.
- No major injury updates reported for either team impacting this matchup. Both teams appear to have their core players available including key hitters Brendan Donovan and Kyle Stowers.
- The game is played at Busch Stadium, a pitcher-friendly park which may suppress scoring. Weather conditions are typical for late July in St. Louis with no reported adverse weather expected.
- The Cardinals are motivated to maintain their playoff positioning within the NL Central, while the Marlins seek to gain ground in the NL East standings. The Cardinalsβ recent win adds confidence heading into this game.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Miami Marlins: 120, St. Louis Cardinals: -142 | St. Louis Cardinals win | β β β β β 72% |
| Spread | Miami Marlins: +1.5 at -170, St. Louis Cardinals: -1.5 at 140 | Cardinals -1.5 | β β β ββ 68% |
| Over/under | Over 8.5: -115, Under 8.5: -105 | Under 8.5 runs | β β β ββ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | St. Louis Cardinals 1% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 8.5 17% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 8.5 at 17% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 18% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
St. Louis Cardinals to win by at least 2 runs, continuing their recent dominance at home against Miami.
Predicted Score: St. Louis Cardinals 5 – Miami Marlins 2