The Detroit Tigers will take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Monday, May 19, 2025. The game is set to start at 7:45 PM under the night sky. Fans can expect an exciting matchup between these two teams.
Tigers vs. Cardinals Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Tigers MoneyLine: 132. The Tigers have a strong record this season, especially on the road. Their batting lineup is performing well, making them a good value bet as the underdog.
- Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (-122). Both teams have solid pitching stats, and the Tigers have a low ERA. This suggests a lower-scoring game is likely.
Team Trends
- The Detroit Tigers have a strong home record this season with 17 wins and 5 losses.
- The St. Louis Cardinals are 2 games back in the NL Central with a 26-21 record.
- In a recent game against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Tigers’ Jackson Jobe pitched 6 innings and allowed 2 earned runs.
- Spencer Torkelson hit a home run for the Tigers in their 2-1 loss to the Blue Jays on May 17th, 2025.
- Brendan Donovan had 4 hits in a game for the Cardinals against the Kansas City Royals on May 18th, 2025.
Tigers vs Cardinals Preview
The Detroit Tigers head to Busch Stadium to play against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, May 19, 2025. The game will start at 7:45 PM. Keider Montero will be on the mound for the Tigers. He has a record of 1-1 this season with an ERA of 4.68. Montero has pitched 25 innings in five games, striking out 18 batters.
The Cardinals will counter with Sonny Gray. Gray has a 4-1 record this season and an ERA of 4.50. He has pitched 50 innings in nine starts, striking out 51 batters. Both teams will look to their starting pitchers to set the tone for this night game under the lights.
St. Louis Cardinals: Key Players and Season Overview
The St. Louis Cardinals have some strong hitters this season. Lars Nootbaar leads the team with a batting average of .253, hitting 7 home runs. He also has 29 runs and 24 RBIs, ranking high in the league. Brendan Donovan is another key player for the Cardinals. He has a batting average of .330 and scored 25 runs. Donovan also has 21 RBIs, contributing significantly to the team’s success. Sonny Gray is the starting pitcher for the Cardinals. He has a record of 4-1 with an ERA of 4.50. Gray has pitched 50 innings and struck out 51 batters this season.
Detroit Tigers: Strong Bats and Pitching Depth
The Detroit Tigers have some powerful hitters this season. Spencer Torkelson leads the team with a .244 batting average and 12 home runs. He also has 31 runs and 38 RBIs, making him a top player in the league. Riley Greene is another key player for the Tigers. He has a .275 batting average with 11 home runs. Greene has scored 26 runs and has 30 RBIs, adding to the team’s strong performance. Kerry Carpenter is also contributing to the Tigers’ success. Carpenter has a .291 batting average and has hit 9 home runs. He has 27 runs and 21 RBIs, showing his value to the team.
Final Betting Pick
The Tigers MoneyLine at 132 is appealing because of their strong road record this season. They have won 14 out of 25 games away from home. Their batting lineup, led by Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene, has been effective in driving in runs. This makes them a solid choice as the underdog.
Choosing Under 8.5 (-122) for this game seems reasonable given the pitching strengths of both teams. The Tigers have a low ERA of 3.21, which is among the best in the league. Sonny Gray, the Cardinals’ pitcher, has a decent ERA of 4.50, suggesting a lower-scoring game could be expected.
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Last updated:May 19, 2025 Cardinals, Tigers