The St. Louis Cardinals are set to face the Philadelphia Phillies in a highly anticipated matchup. The Cardinals are second in the NL Central, while the Phillies are second in the NL East. The pitching matchup features Sonny Gray for the Cardinals against Aaron Nola for the Phillies.
Key Factors to Consider
The Cardinals have a strong offense, with a .259 batting average and 40 home runs. The Phillies have struggled with consistency but have a solid lineup.
The Cardinals recently secured a win against the Phillies, demonstrating their ability to prevail in close matchups.
No significant injury updates are available for either team.
The weather in Philadelphia is expected to be mild with a temperature around 67°F and an 11 mph wind.
Both teams are motivated to solidify their positions in their respective divisions.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Philadelphia Phillies: -134, St. Louis Cardinals: 114
Philadelphia Phillies
★★★☆☆ 55%
Spread
Philadelphia Phillies: -1.5 150, St. Louis Cardinals: 1.5 -182
St. Louis Cardinals +1.5
★★★☆☆ 60%
Over/under
Over: 8 -110, Under: 8 -110
Over 8
★★★☆☆ 52%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Philadelphia Phillies -2%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 8 -3%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Philadelphia Phillies at -2% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Given the recent performance of both teams, the Cardinals are likely to provide a strong challenge. However, the Phillies' home advantage and Aaron Nola's potential to improve his performance could sway the outcome.
Predicted Score: Philadelphia Phillies 5, St. Louis Cardinals 4
The Washington Nationals host the St. Louis Cardinals for a pivotal MLB matchup. The Nationals are coming off a recent loss to the Cardinals 2-4 on May 10, 2025, which could motivate a strong home performance. Both clubs have competitive rosters, with the Cardinals slightly favored by bookmakers based on recent form and pitching matchups.
Key Factors to Consider
The Nationals have struggled recently, evidenced by their 2-4 loss to the Cardinals the day before. The Cardinals have shown consistency in key moments, maintaining a slight edge in recent head-to-head encounters. Washington’s home advantage and adjustments after the loss are vital, while St. Louis aims to extend its winning streak.
Recent head-to-head favors the Cardinals, having won the game on May 10, 2025. Historically, the two teams have played competitive series with close outcomes, but the Cardinals have shown an upper hand in the current season’s meetings[3].
No major injury updates are available from the search results. Both teams are expected to field near full-strength lineups for this game.
Playing at Nationals Park provides Washington home advantage. Weather and other external conditions are not reported to be a significant factor. The time between games is short, which may impact stamina and bullpen usage.
Washington Nationals will look to rebound swiftly from their recent defeat at home. The Cardinals, having won the previous game, will be motivated to maintain momentum and assert dominance in this series.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
St. Louis Cardinals: +129, Washington Nationals: -142
Washington Nationals win
★★★☆☆ 65%
Spread
St. Louis Cardinals: -1.5 (-170), Washington Nationals: +1.5 (149)
Washington Nationals +1.5
★★★☆☆ 60%
Over/under
Over 8.5: -110, Under 8.5: -110
Under 8.5 runs
★★★★☆ 70%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Washington Nationals 4%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 8.5 15%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 8.5 at 15% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 16% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Considering recent performance, home advantage, and bookmaker odds, the Washington Nationals are favored to win this game narrowly but with moderate confidence due to the Cardinals’ strong recent form. Expect a low-scoring, tightly contested game.
Predicted Score: Washington Nationals 4 – St. Louis Cardinals 3
The St. Louis Cardinals host the New York Mets in a May matchup. The Mets are currently performing well with a record of 22-11, while the Cardinals are at 14-19. Recent games between these teams have seen the Mets dominating, which could influence the odds.
Key Factors to Consider
The Mets have shown strong performance with a better record, while the Cardinals' recent losses might affect their confidence and game strategy.
Recent head-to-heads favor the Mets, indicating their strength against the Cardinals.
Without specific injury reports, this factor remains neutral unless there are last-minute updates.
Home-field advantage might boost the Cardinals, but the Mets' momentum could counter this.
Both teams are motivated to win, especially the Cardinals to improve their season standing.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
NYM -140, STL 127
New York Mets
★★★☆☆ 65%
Spread
NYM -1.5 117, STL 1.5 -137
New York Mets
★★★☆☆ 55%
Over/under
Over 8.5 105, Under 8.5 -125
Under 8.5
★★★☆☆ 60%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
New York Mets -1%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 8.5 -1%
🔥 Best Value Pick: New York Mets at -1% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
New York Mets are likely to win given their recent form and past performance against the Cardinals.
Predicted Score: New York Mets 5, St. Louis Cardinals 3
The Atlanta Braves host the St. Louis Cardinals in a pivotal MLB matchup. The Braves come off a tough 10-4 loss to the Cardinals the previous night, where the Cardinals’ offense exploded late, led by Nolan Gorman's critical three-run double. Both teams have shown strengths and vulnerabilities, with the Braves relying on recent power surges from players like Matt Olson and Austin Riley, while the Cardinals have demonstrated resilience and clutch hitting to overcome early deficits.
Key Factors to Consider
The Braves have a powerful offense with Austin Riley hitting 5 home runs in his last 13 games and Matt Olson showing consistent power. However, their pitching has been tested, giving up 10 runs in the previous game. The Cardinals, though struggling with a five-game losing streak before their latest victory, showed offensive depth and timely hitting, especially in the late innings, with Miles Mikolas holding a decent ERA of 3.77 against the Braves historically.
The Cardinals recently broke a losing streak by defeating the Braves 10-4. Historically, Miles Mikolas performs reasonably well against Atlanta. This rivalry has featured tightly contested games with both teams trading leads and late-inning heroics.
No major injuries reported impacting key starters or hitters for either team on game day.
Game played at Atlanta’s home ballpark, Truist Park, providing a home-field advantage for the Braves. Weather and conditions expected to be typical for April in Atlanta, with no adverse factors reported.
The Cardinals aim to maintain momentum and extend their winning streak after snapping a losing spell. The Braves are motivated to respond strongly at home to avenge their recent defeat and capitalize on their offensive potential.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Atlanta Braves: -162, St. Louis Cardinals: 136
Atlanta Braves
★★★★☆ 75%
Spread
Braves -1.5: 126, Cardinals +1.5: -152
Braves -1.5
★★★★☆ 70%
Over/under
Over 9: -102, Under 9: -120
Over 9
★★★☆☆ 65%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Atlanta Braves -1%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 9 19%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 9 at 19% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 19.2% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Given the Braves' home advantage, offensive firepower, and the Cardinals’ recent surge, the game is expected to be competitive. However, the Braves' overall season strength and home field edge give them a slight advantage to win.
Predicted Score: Atlanta Braves 6 – 4 St. Louis Cardinals