On Thursday, June 5, 2025, the Kansas City Royals will visit the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. The game is set to start at 7:45 PM under the night sky with overcast clouds. Fans can catch the action on FDSMW as the Royals, with a road record of 13-16, take on the Cardinals, who have a strong home record of 19-9.

Royals vs. Cardinals Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Royals MoneyLine: -101. The Royals have a recent win against the Cardinals and a solid season record. Their performance on the road is not strong, but they have momentum from their last game.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.0. Both teams scored high in their recent game, with a combined total of 17 runs. The starting pitchers have moderate ERAs, suggesting potential for more runs.

Team Trends

• The Kansas City Royals have a road record of 13-16 this season.
• The St. Louis Cardinals hold a strong home record of 19-9 this season.
• In their last game against the Cardinals, the Royals won 10-7 with 13 hits and 2 home runs.
• The Cardinals’ recent home game against the Royals ended in a 7-10 loss.
• The game will be played at Busch Stadium with overcast clouds and a light breeze expected.

Royals vs Cardinals Preview

On Thursday night, the Kansas City Royals will take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. The Royals have struggled on the road with a 13-16 record. They will look to improve with Cole Ragans on the mound. Ragans has a 4.53 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP this season.

The Cardinals, with a solid home record of 19-9, will counter with Matthew Liberatore. Liberatore has been effective, holding a 3.08 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP. Fans can expect a competitive game under the overcast skies. Tune in to FDSMW at 7:45 PM to catch all the action.

Cardinals Ready for Action

The St. Louis Cardinals have a strong lineup this season. Brendan Donovan is leading the team with a .321 batting average. He also has 32 runs, placing him second on the team.

Willson Contreras and Nolan Arenado are tied for the most home runs on the team with six each. Contreras also leads in RBIs with 32. Arenado has contributed 25 runs this season.

Matthew Liberatore is the starting pitcher for the Cardinals. He has an ERA of 3.08 and a WHIP of 1.06. His record stands at 3-4, showing solid performance on the mound.

Royals’ Key Players and Stats

The Kansas City Royals have some strong hitters this season. Bobby Witt Jr. leads the team with 35 RBIs and 32 runs. His batting average is .287, which places him second on the team. Maikel Garcia is another player to watch. He has a batting average of .313, leading the team. Garcia has hit five home runs and scored 24 runs in 59 games. Vinnie Pasquantino adds power to the lineup. He leads the team with eight home runs. Pasquantino also has 33 RBIs and 23 runs this season.

Final Betting Pick

The Royals are a good pick for the MoneyLine at -101. They recently won against the Cardinals, scoring 10-7 in their last game. Although their road record is 13-16, their recent win gives them momentum. Bobby Witt Jr. and Maikel Garcia are performing well, contributing to the team’s success.

The Over 8.0 prediction is also strong. Both teams combined for 17 runs in their last game. The starting pitchers, Cole Ragans and Matthew Liberatore, have ERAs of 4.53 and 3.08, respectively. This suggests the potential for more runs. The Royals and Cardinals have hitters like Bobby Witt Jr. and Brendan Donovan who can make an impact.

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

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