St.-Louis Cardinals vs Los Angeles Angels MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedMarch 31, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:March 31, 2025 ,

MLB LA Angels vs St. Louis Cardinals Prediction 3/31/25

The Los Angeles Angels will visit the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Monday, March 31, 2025. The game is set to start at 7:45 PM under the night sky. Both teams are eager to start the regular season strong, drawing from their spring training performances and last year’s stats.

Angels vs. Cardinals Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Cardinals MoneyLine: -136. The Cardinals have a strong start to the season with a 3-0 record and solid hitting stats. Their pitching has also been effective, with a 2.00 ERA this season.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (-122). Both teams have shown good pitching early in the season. The Cardinals have allowed only 2 home runs, and the Angels have a 3.46 ERA, suggesting a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The Los Angeles Angels started the regular season with a 2-1 record, all games played on the road.
  • In spring training, the Angels had a record of 11-18, indicating struggles before the regular season.
  • The St. Louis Cardinals began the regular season with a perfect 3-0 record, all games played at home.
  • During spring training, the Cardinals had a 12-15 record, showing a slightly better performance than the Angels.
  • Last season, the Angels finished with a 63-99 record, placing them 25 games back in the AL West.

Angels vs Cardinals Preview

The Los Angeles Angels are set to take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Tyler Anderson will be on the mound for the Angels. Anderson had mixed results in spring training, with his best game against the Cleveland Guardians, where he allowed just one run over six innings.

Miles Mikolas will pitch for the Cardinals. Mikolas had a solid spring training, with a highlight performance against the New York Mets, allowing one run over five innings. Both pitchers will look to set the tone for their teams as the regular season begins.

Cardinals Ready to Shine at Home

The St. Louis Cardinals are off to a strong start this season. Their team batting average is .306, with an on-base percentage of .389. They have hit five home runs and six doubles so far. Lars Nootbaar has been a standout in the early games. He has a batting average of .400 and has already hit one home run. Nootbaar also has four RBIs and three runs. Nolan Arenado is also making an impact. He has a .455 batting average and one home run. Arenado has contributed two RBIs and scored three runs in the first three games.

Angels Look to Improve on the Road

The Los Angeles Angels have started the regular season with a batting average of .202. Their on-base percentage stands at .276, and they have hit two home runs. Kyren Paris is a key player, with a .333 batting average and one home run in the first few games. Logan O’Hoppe has played in two games, hitting a home run and driving in one run. His batting average is .250, and his slugging percentage is .625. Jorge Soler, playing in three games, has a .222 batting average with one RBI. Tyler Anderson is set to pitch for the Angels. In spring training, he pitched in five games, allowing 6 runs in one game against the Athletics. Anderson’s best performance was against the Guardians, where he allowed only one run in six innings.

Final Betting Pick

The Cardinals are off to a strong start this season with a 3-0 record. Their hitting is impressive, with a team batting average of .306 and five home runs. Nolan Arenado and Lars Nootbaar have been key players, both showing strong performances at the plate. The Cardinals’ effective pitching, with a 2.00 ERA, supports the Money Line pick in their favor.

The Over/Under prediction leans towards the Under at 8.5. Both teams have shown solid pitching early in the season. The Cardinals have allowed only two home runs, while the Angels have a 3.46 ERA. Tyler Anderson and Miles Mikolas have had decent outings in spring training, suggesting a lower-scoring game. These factors make the Under a reasonable choice.

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