MLB

Detroit Tigers vs St. Louis Cardinals

Motor City claws aimed at Redbirds' arches tonight

Detroit Tigers

Tigers (30-16) VS Cardinals (26-20)

May 19, 2025 | 7:45 PM ET | Busch Stadium, St. Louis

St. Louis Cardinals
Moneyline Pick - Detroit Tigers (+135): B

Detroit enters this matchup riding a great run of form and turns to a starter who’s consistently performed well against this opponent, while St. Louis counters with a pitcher who’s struggled in past meetings with the Tigers. The Cardinals remain shorthanded in both the outfield and bullpen, an area already exposed by nine blown saves this season. Detroit, meanwhile, brings a healthier, in-form lineup anchored by recent offensive surges and advantageous matchups against right-handed pitching.

With both teams in solid overall form but the Tigers holding key edges in momentum, health, and pitching history, the plus-money tag offers real value. It’s not a slam dunk, but Detroit’s case is strong enough to warrant a confident mid-tier wager.

Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 19/05/2025 09:50

Over/Under Pick - Under 8, (-110): B

Detroit arrives winning seven of their last ten, while St. Louis looks to keep their own great run of form going, but both lineups enter this one thinned by key injuries in the heart of the order. With a pair of front-line starters set to face off—each boasting servicable ERAs and a history of suppressing right-handed power—the offensive upside feels capped despite both teams holding strong records. Add in the pitcher-friendly dimensions of Busch Stadium and cooler air patterns that tend to dampen carry, and the setup leans heavily toward a low-scoring affair.

Even without dominant bullpens, the conditions and arms on the mound suggest a tight, tactical game where runs will be at a premium. The under on eight runs offers solid value in what looks like a classic pitcher's duel.

Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 19/05/2025 09:50

Spread Pick - St. Louis Cardinals, -1.5 (-135): B

Detroit rides a great run of form into St. Louis, but the Cardinals have been sharp as well, taking eight of their last ten games and gaining consistency at home. The Tigers still face depth concerns in the outfield, and their offense has struggled to perform as well on the road, albeit not by much, sitting about 10 points worse in their OPS on the road. That could give the slight edge to a veteran St. Louis lineup that has handled this pitching staff well in recent meetings and won’t need much to capitalize on extra opportunities.

With both starting pitchers coming in strong and one holding a dominant career mark against Detroit, the home side is in position to cover the run line. Add in the motivation of a potential two-game swing in the standings and the plus-money price, and it’s a spot worth backing.

Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 19/05/2025 09:51

Share this post

Get the best odds on this prediction

Use our Live Odds Tool to get the best price on your favourite picks