Detroit Tigers vs St. Louis Cardinals MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedMay 20, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:May 20, 2025 ,

MLB Detroit Tigers vs St. Louis Cardinals Prediction 5/20

On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, the Detroit Tigers will play against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. The game is set to start at 7:45 PM and will take place at night. Fans can expect an exciting evening of baseball action between these two teams.

Tigers vs. Cardinals Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Detroit Tigers MoneyLine: -181. The Tigers have a strong home record and a solid starting pitcher in Tarik Skubal, who has a low ERA and high strikeout rate. Their hitters are also performing well, with Spencer Torkelson leading in home runs and RBIs.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 7.5 (-113). Both teams have good pitching stats, with the Tigers having a top-five ERA and the Cardinals allowing the second-fewest home runs. This suggests a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • Detroit Tigers have a strong home record of 17-5 this season.
  • St. Louis Cardinals are just one game back in the NL Central.
  • Spencer Torkelson hit a home run against Toronto Blue Jays on May 17th, 2025.
  • Riley Greene had a standout performance with 3 RBIs against Boston Red Sox on May 14th, 2025.
  • Matthew Liberatore pitched 6 innings with only 1 earned run against Kansas City Royals on May 18th, 2025.

Tigers vs Cardinals Preview

On Tuesday night, the Detroit Tigers will take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. The Tigers will have Tarik Skubal on the mound. Skubal has shown strong performance with a 4-2 record and a 2.67 ERA this season. His ability to strike out batters is evident with 71 strikeouts in 54 innings.

The Cardinals will counter with Erick Fedde as their starting pitcher. Fedde has a 3-3 record and a 3.44 ERA. He has pitched 52 1/3 innings this season. The game will be a test for both teams as they look to gain an edge in this matchup.

St. Louis Cardinals: A Look at the Lineup and Pitching

The St. Louis Cardinals have some strong hitters this season. Lars Nootbaar leads the team with a .258 batting average and seven home runs. Brendan Donovan is another key player with a .337 average and 22 RBIs. Willson Contreras adds power to the lineup with six home runs. He also leads the team in RBIs with 27. These players contribute to the Cardinals’ .266 team batting average, which ranks second in the league. On the pitching side, Erick Fedde is a starter for the Cardinals. He has a 3-3 record with a 3.44 ERA. The team’s overall pitching has a 3.68 ERA, placing them 12th in the league.

Detroit Tigers: A Strong Lineup and Pitching

The Detroit Tigers have some strong hitters this season. Spencer Torkelson leads the way with a .246 batting average. He also has 12 home runs and 38 RBIs. Riley Greene follows with a .276 average, 11 home runs, and 30 RBIs. Kerry Carpenter adds a .284 average and 9 home runs. Tarik Skubal is a key pitcher for the Tigers. He has a 4-2 record with a 2.67 ERA. Skubal has pitched 54 innings and struck out 71 batters. His WHIP is .93, showing his control on the mound. The Tigers’ team stats are solid. They have a .260 batting average and rank 4th in the league. Their pitching staff has a 3.36 ERA, ranking 5th. The team has 415 strikeouts, showing strong pitching depth.

Final Betting Pick

The Tigers MoneyLine at -181 is a strong pick due to their impressive home record of 17-5. Tarik Skubal, their starting pitcher, has a low ERA of 2.67 and a high strikeout rate of 11.83 K/9, making him a reliable choice on the mound. Spencer Torkelson’s performance, leading the league in home runs and RBIs, further boosts the Tigers’ chances.

The Under 7.5 at -113 is supported by both teams’ strong pitching stats. The Tigers have a top-five ERA of 3.36, while the Cardinals have allowed the second-fewest home runs this season. These factors suggest a lower-scoring game, making the Under a sensible bet.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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