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, Missouri
Game Overview
The St. Louis Cardinals host the Miami Marlins with the Cardinals slight favorites in a close MLB matchup. Both teams have similar records just above and below .500, meeting under neutral conditions with starting pitchers Miles Mikolas for the Cardinals and Cal Quantrill for the Marlins, both showing above 4.9 ERA this season, indicating potential offensive opportunities.
Key Factors to Consider
- The Cardinals hold a slight edge with a 55-54 record compared to the Marlins at 51-55. St. Louis performs well at home (32-23) while Miami struggles just below .500 overall.
- Recent head-to-head trends marginally favor the Cardinals, with implied odds reflecting around 59.7% chance to win for St. Louis based on moneyline odds.
- No major injuries flagged impacting starting pitchers or key position players for either team, supporting expected typical performance levels.
- Game is at Busch Stadium, a hitter-friendly park in late July weather conditions. No notable external disruptions.
- Both teams are near the middle of the standings with the Cardinals likely motivated to strengthen playoff contention and Marlins aiming to stabilize season performance.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Miami Marlins: +120, St. Louis Cardinals: -142 | St. Louis Cardinals | β β β β β 72% |
Spread | Miami Marlins +1.5: -170, St. Louis Cardinals -1.5: +140 | St. Louis Cardinals -1.5 | β β β ββ 65% |
Over/under | Over 8.5: -115, Under 8.5: -105 | Over 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 2% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Over 8.5 3% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Over 8.5 at 3% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 3.3% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
St. Louis Cardinals to win on the moneyline, cover the -1.5 run line, and the game to go over 8.5 total runs
Predicted Score: St. Louis Cardinals 6, Miami Marlins 4