Kansas City Royals vs St. Louis Cardinals MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedJune 3, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:June 3, 2025 ,

MLB Kansas City Royals vs St. Louis Cardinals Prediction 6/3

The Kansas City Royals will play against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. The game will take place at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO, starting at 7:45 PM. Expect a very hot day with breezy winds and overcast clouds for this night game, which will be broadcast on FDSKC.

Royals vs. Cardinals Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Cardinals MoneyLine: -142. The Cardinals have a strong home record of 19-8 this season. Their starting pitcher, Andre Pallante, has a slightly better ERA and WHIP compared to the Royals’ Michael Lorenzen.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5. Both teams have shown recent low-scoring games, and the Cardinals’ pitching ranks high in ERA, which suggests a lower total score.

Team Trends

  • The Kansas City Royals have a road record of 12-16 this season.
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have a strong home record of 19-8 this season.
  • In their last game, the Royals had 9 hits but lost 0-1 to the Detroit Tigers.
  • On June 1st, 2025, the Cardinals lost 1-8 against the Texas Rangers.
  • The Cardinals’ Sonny Gray pitched 7 innings with 10 strikeouts on May 31st, 2025, in a 2-0 win over the Rangers.

Royals vs Cardinals Preview

The Kansas City Royals are set to take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. The Royals will rely on Michael Lorenzen as their starting pitcher. Lorenzen has an ERA of 4.33 and a WHIP of 1.40. He currently holds a record of 3 wins and 6 losses. The Royals will look to improve their performance on the road as they visit St. Louis.

On the other side, the Cardinals will have Andre Pallante on the mound. Pallante has an ERA of 4.23 with a WHIP of 1.36. His record stands at 4 wins and 3 losses. The Cardinals will aim to use their home-field advantage to secure a win. With both teams having similar pitching stats, this game could be closely contested.

Cardinals Ready for Action

The St. Louis Cardinals have some strong hitters this season. Brendan Donovan leads the team with a .323 batting average. He also has 31 runs and 24 RBIs, making him a key player to watch. Willson Contreras and Nolan Arenado both have six home runs. Contreras has a .242 batting average, while Arenado is at .228. Masyn Winn is also contributing with a .276 average and 34 runs scored. On the mound, Andre Pallante will start for the Cardinals. He has a 4.23 ERA and a 4-3 record. The team ranks 13th in ERA with 3.81 and 15th in batting average against at .244.

Kansas City Royals: Battling in the Big Leagues

The Kansas City Royals have a strong lineup this season. Bobby Witt Jr. is leading with a .283 batting average, 30 runs, and 31 RBIs. Maikel Garcia follows with a .316 average and 24 runs. Vinnie Pasquantino adds power with eight home runs, the highest on the team. Salvador Perez contributes with four home runs and 26 RBIs. Jonathan India and Michael Massey also add depth to the lineup. On the mound, Michael Lorenzen will start for the Royals. He has a 4.33 ERA and a 3-6 record. The Royals rank third in ERA at 3.13 and ninth in batting average against at .233.

Final Betting Pick

The Cardinals’ strong home record of 19-8 makes them a reliable pick for the MoneyLine. Andre Pallante’s slightly better ERA and WHIP compared to Michael Lorenzen give the Cardinals an edge in pitching. Playing at Busch Stadium, where they have performed well, adds to their advantage.

The Under 8.5 prediction is supported by both teams’ recent low-scoring games. The Cardinals’ pitching ranks high in ERA, suggesting they can limit the Royals’ scoring. With the Royals’ recent games also showing low scores, a lower total score seems likely.

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

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