The Chicago White Sox face the St. Louis Cardinals in a makeup game as part of a doubleheader after a rain postponement. The White Sox have struggled this season with a 23-50 record, while the Cardinals hold a solid 38-35 record. The game features a pitching matchup between Michael McGreevy (Cardinals) and Mike Vasil (White Sox). The Cardinals are favorites given their stronger season performance and better recent form.
Key Factors to Consider
The Cardinals are 38-35 overall and have shown strong away performance (16-21), while the White Sox have struggled with a 23-50 overall record and poor home form (3-7). The Cardinals have a much better 10-game form (3-7 vs. 3-7 but with a recent 1-game winning streak compared to a 6-game losing streak for the White Sox).
The teams have recently met with the Cardinals generally having the upper hand. The White Sox have dealt with game postponements and doubleheaders, which can affect stamina. The pitching matchup also features Erick Fedde, who switched teams in a trade from the White Sox to the Cardinals.
The White Sox will have Tyler Gilbert joining the team as Adrian Houser goes on paternity leave, which may affect their pitching depth. Other injury news is limited but rain-related postponements may impact player readiness.
The game will be played at Rate Field under sunny conditions with mild wind (14 km/h) and no precipitation expected. The doubleheader scheduling could impact player fatigue for both teams but especially for the home White Sox given their struggles.
The Cardinals are motivated to maintain their positive standing in the NL Central and capitalize on White Sox weaknesses. The White Sox, struggling in the AL Central, will aim to end a losing streak and improve morale in front of a home crowd.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Chicago White Sox: +140, St. Louis Cardinals: -166
St. Louis Cardinals
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Spread
Chicago White Sox +1.5: -126, St. Louis Cardinals -1.5: +105
St. Louis Cardinals -1.5
β β β ββ 65%
Over/under
Over 8: -106, Under 8: -114
Under 8 runs
β β β ββ 60%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
St. Louis Cardinals -5%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 8 3%
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 8 at 3% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 3.7% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
The St. Louis Cardinals are favored to win this matchup based on superior season performance, stronger pitching stats, and better recent form. The White Sox may struggle to keep pace, especially given their poor home record and fatigue from scheduling.
Predicted Score: St. Louis Cardinals 5, Chicago White Sox 3
The St. Louis Cardinals face the Toronto Blue Jays in a highly competitive matchup. The Cardinals are currently 36-31, while the Blue Jays are 37-30. Key factors include team performance, head-to-head statistics, injuries, external factors, and team motivation.
Key Factors to Consider
The Blue Jays have a strong batting average of .256, while the Cardinals have been inconsistent in recent games.
Eric Lauer's past performance against the Cardinals is a concern for the Blue Jays, with a 7.27 ERA.
No significant injury reports are available for either team.
Weather conditions are favorable with 84Β°F and 0% rain, which could influence the game's pace.
Both teams are motivated to win, given their close standings.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
-130 (Cardinals), 110 (Blue Jays)
Cardinals win
β β β ββ 55%
Spread
-1.5 (Cardinals) 155, +1.5 (Blue Jays) -188
Blue Jays cover
β β β ββ 52%
Over/under
Over 8.5 -110, Under 8.5 -110
Over
β β β ββ 58%
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EV Pick
Moneyline
St. Louis Cardinals 28%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 8.5 13%
π₯ Best Value Pick: St. Louis Cardinals at 28% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 25.5% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Given the Cardinals' home advantage and the recent performance of both teams, the Cardinals are slightly favored.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, currently leading the NL West with a 38-27 record, face the St. Louis Cardinals, who are second in the NL Central with a 36-28 record. The Dodgers boast a potent lineup featuring Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and Will Smith. The Cardinals will start Michael McGreevy, who makes his first career start against the Dodgers, while Clayton Kershaw, seeking his first win of 2025, takes the mound for Los Angeles.
Key Factors to Consider
The Dodgers have a strong offense, ranking 2nd in MLB. The Cardinals, while lacking power, rank 10th overall.
The Dodgers have a historical advantage, particularly with Clayton Kershaw's career ERA of 2.87 against the Cardinals.
No significant injury reports for this matchup.
The high total of 9.0 runs suggests a competitive game with potential for scoring.
Both teams are motivated to win, with the Dodgers looking to maintain their division lead and the Cardinals seeking to stay competitive in their division.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Los Angeles Dodgers -136, St. Louis Cardinals 116
Los Angeles Dodgers
β β β ββ 57%
Spread
Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 118, St. Louis Cardinals 1.5 -142
Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5
β β β ββ 55%
Over/under
Over 9 -115, Under 9 -105
Over 9
β β β ββ 52%
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EV Pick
Moneyline
Los Angeles Dodgers -6%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 9 -5%
π₯ Best Value Pick: Over 9 at -5% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Los Angeles Dodgers 5, St. Louis Cardinals 4.
Predicted Score: Los Angeles Dodgers 5, St. Louis Cardinals 4.
The Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals face off in a competitive matchup, with the Royals sitting at 32-29 and the Cardinals at 33-27. The Cardinals have a strong home record, while the Royals have struggled on the road.
Key Factors to Consider
The Cardinals have a stronger home record of 19-9 compared to the Royals' 13-16 away record. The Cardinals' starting pitcher, Miles Mikolas, has a 4-2 record with a 3.90 ERA, while the Royals' Noah Cameron has a 2-1 record with a 1.05 ERA.
Recent head-to-head matches have been competitive, with the Royals winning the last game 10-7.
No significant injury updates are available for this matchup.
Weather conditions and crowd support could influence the game, but no specific weather forecast is provided.
Both teams are motivated to win, with the Cardinals seeking to maintain their home advantage and the Royals looking to improve their road record.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Kansas City Royals: 100, St. Louis Cardinals: -118
St. Louis Cardinals
β β β ββ 55%
Spread
Kansas City Royals: -1.5 176, St. Louis Cardinals: 1.5 -215
St. Louis Cardinals +1.5
β β β ββ 60%
Over/under
Over: 7.5 -114, Under: 7.5 -106
Under 7.5
β β β ββ 52%
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EV Pick
Moneyline
St. Louis Cardinals 2%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 7.5 1%
π₯ Best Value Pick: St. Louis Cardinals at 2% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 1.9% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
The St. Louis Cardinals are favored due to their strong home record and Mikolas' experience. However, Noah Cameron's impressive performance could give the Royals a chance.
Predicted Score: St. Louis Cardinals 4, Kansas City Royals 3