The Minnesota Twins are set to play against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The game will start at 2:15 PM. This early season game will provide a glimpse into how both teams are shaping up after spring training.
Twins vs. Cardinals Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Cardinals MoneyLine: 107. The Cardinals have a better start to the regular season with a 1-0 record and strong hitting stats. They are a good value as the underdog.
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 7.5 (-111). Both teams have shown solid hitting in their first games, and the pitchers have mixed results from spring training, suggesting a higher-scoring game.
Team Trends
- The Minnesota Twins ended spring training with a record of 13-15.
- Last season, the Twins had a regular season record of 82-80, finishing 10 games back in the AL Central.
- The St. Louis Cardinals started this regular season with a win, making their record 1-0.
- During spring training, the Cardinals had a record of 12-15.
- Last season, the Cardinals finished with a record of 83-79, also 10 games back in their division, the NL Central.
Twins vs Cardinals Preview
The Minnesota Twins will take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The game is set to begin at 2:15 PM. Both teams are eager to start the season strong after wrapping up their spring training games.
Joe Ryan will be on the mound for the Twins. He had a solid spring, with his last outing against the Boston Red Sox where he pitched 4 2/3 innings and allowed just one run. Erick Fedde will start for the Cardinals. In his most recent game, he pitched 4 1/3 innings against the Washington Nationals, allowing no earned runs. This matchup will be a good test for both pitchers as they aim to set the tone for their teams early in the season.
Cardinals Gear Up for Early Season Action
The St. Louis Cardinals are starting the season strong. Lars Nootbaar and Nolan Arenado each have a batting average of .500. Iván Herrera is off to a great start with a .667 average. The Cardinals’ team batting average stands at .303. They have hit two home runs and one double. The team has also drawn two walks and struck out five times. Erick Fedde will be on the mound for the Cardinals. In spring training, he had a 4.19 ERA. He struck out 11 batters in the first regular season game.
Twins Set to Compete in St. Louis
The Minnesota Twins are looking to make an impact early in the season. Harrison Bader leads the way with a .500 batting average and one home run. Willi Castro and Trevor Larnach also contribute with solid starts, batting .333 and .667, respectively. Joe Ryan will pitch for the Twins. In spring training, he had a 4.46 ERA. He struck out 18 batters across five appearances, showing strong potential. The Twins’ team batting average is .235. They have hit one home run and two doubles. The team has drawn three walks and struck out 11 times.
Final Betting Pick
The Cardinals MoneyLine pick at 107 is appealing. They have a 1-0 record in the regular season and showed strong hitting with a .303 batting average and two home runs. The Cardinals’ lineup, including Lars Nootbaar and Nolan Arenado, has started hot, making them a solid underdog choice.
For the Over 7.5 prediction, both teams have shown they can hit well. The Cardinals have a .515 slugging percentage, and the Twins have a .382 slugging percentage in their first games. Pitchers Joe Ryan and Erick Fedde had mixed results in spring training, suggesting that runs could be plentiful in this game.
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Last updated:March 29, 2025 Cardinals, Twins