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Marlins vs Cardinals

Redbirds aim to keep the fish floundering under the Gateway Arch

Miami Marlins

Marlins (50-55) VS Cardinals (55-53)

July 30, 2025 | 7:45 PM ET | Busch Stadium, St. Louis

St. Louis Cardinals
Moneyline Pick - St. Louis Cardinals (-145): B

St. Louis carries some quiet momentum into tonight’s tilt, backed by a recent win streak and a lineup that's nearly at full strength. Their bullpen has also remained sharp, especially at home, which could prove key in a tightly contested Wild Card race. Meanwhile, Miami continues to labor without a couple of key arms and hasn’t quite clicked offensively, particularly on the road. The Cardinals’ familiarity and success against the projected opposing starter offer another subtle edge.

While neither team has fully separated in the standings, the combination of recent form, home-field advantage, and lineup depth slightly favors the hosts. It’s not a blowout pick, but the Cardinals look like the better bet in a matchup that could come down to bullpen execution and timely hitting.

This prediction gets a B grade. Odds and availability subject to change. Follow Shurzy on Instagram and Tiktok for more expert picks.

This bet was made on 30/07/2025 at 10:22am

Over/Under Pick - Under 8.5 (-110): B+

St. Louis and Miami square off in a matchup that feels more about pitching and playoff positioning than offensive fireworks. Both teams arrive with thinned depth on key fronts—St. Louis without their usual spark behind the plate and Miami managing around some notable absences in the rotation and bullpen. With neither club swinging hot bats lately, the starting arms could take center stage. St. Louis leans on a reliable ace at home, while Miami counters with a lefty who’s had past success against the Cards.

Factor in a shared off-day to reset bullpens and the elevated stakes of two teams chasing the same Wild Card real estate, and this has the feel of a low-scoring, margin-tight affair. In a setting like Busch Stadium where night conditions can further tamp down carry, the Under looks like the sharper angle.

This prediction gets a B+ grade. Odds and availability subject to change. Follow Shurzy on Instagram and Tiktok for more expert picks.

This bet was made on 30/07/2025 at 10:24am

Spread Pick - St. Louis Cardinals, -1.5 (-143): B

St. Louis brings in steady momentum after a few wins, while Miami continues to search for answers following back-to-back losses. The Cardinals’ lineup, still mostly intact aside from one key absence, gets a favorable setup against a visiting club dealing with more significant gaps in its rotation. With a reliable starter on the hill who’s been especially sharp at home and a bullpen that has held late leads well, the foundation looks solid for the home team to control the pace. Miami, meanwhile, struggles to generate offense on the road and faces an uphill battle against both the ballpark and matchup trends.

As both clubs inch deeper into the Wild Card chase, managerial urgency rises, especially for a team like St. Louis that has the arms and health to push leverage. If they can open an early lead, the bullpen should be positioned to protect it effectively. The run-line carries a bit of juice, but the underlying advantages make the risk tolerable.

This prediction gets a B grade. Odds and availability subject to change. Follow Shurzy on Instagram and Tiktok for more expert picks.

This bet was made on 30/07/2025 at 10:26am

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