Philadelphia Phillies vs St. Louis Cardinals MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedApril 13, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:April 13, 2025 ,

MLB Philadelphia vs St. Louis Cardinals Prediction 4/13

On Sunday, April 13, 2025, the Philadelphia Phillies will play the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. The game is set to start at 2:15 PM under the night sky. Fans can expect an exciting game as these two teams meet on the field.

Phillies vs. Cardinals Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Phillies MoneyLine: -187. The Phillies have a better record and a strong home performance. Zack Wheeler’s pitching gives them an edge.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.0 (-106). Both teams have strong hitters, and the Cardinals’ pitching has struggled, suggesting a higher score.

Team Trends

  • The Philadelphia Phillies have a strong home record of 5-1 this season.
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have struggled on the road with a record of 1-5.
  • Nick Castellanos was a top hitter for the Phillies against the Cardinals, going 3/4 with 2 RBIs on April 12th, 2025.
  • Andre Pallante pitched 7 innings with no earned runs for the Cardinals in a win against the Phillies on April 11th, 2025.
  • The Phillies have an even division record of 3-3 in the NL East.

Phillies vs Cardinals Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies will visit the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Sunday, April 13, 2025. The game will start at 2:15 PM. Fans will see Zack Wheeler take the mound for the Phillies. Wheeler has a 3.44 ERA this season. In his last outing against the Braves, he pitched 5 1/3 innings and struck out seven batters.

On the other side, Matthew Liberatore will pitch for the Cardinals. Liberatore has a 5.84 ERA so far. He pitched 6 1/3 innings against the Pirates in his last game. Both pitchers will aim to lead their teams to a win under the night sky at Busch Stadium.

Cardinals Look to Maintain Momentum

The St. Louis Cardinals have shown strong hitting in the early part of the season. Lars Nootbaar leads the team with a .278 batting average and ranks first in the league with 10 runs. Brendan Donovan has been key with a .357 batting average and 10 RBIs, ranking second in the league. Victor Scott II adds depth with consistent performance. He has a .265 batting average and contributes both in runs and RBIs. The Cardinals’ team batting average is .278, placing them second in the league. On the mound, Matthew Liberatore has started two games this season. He has pitched 12 1/3 innings with an ERA of 5.84. The Cardinals’ pitching staff holds a team ERA of 4.79, ranking them 27th in the league.

Phillies Aim to Shine in St. Louis

The Philadelphia Phillies have a strong lineup this season. Kyle Schwarber leads the team with a .288 batting average. He has hit six home runs and driven in 12 runs, both tops in the league. Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos also contribute significantly to the offense. Zack Wheeler is the starting pitcher for this game. He has pitched 18 1/3 innings this season with a 3.44 ERA. In his last game against the Braves, he allowed five runs in 5 1/3 innings. Wheeler looks to improve in this upcoming game. The Phillies’ team stats show a solid performance. Their batting average is .246, ranking 10th in the league. The team’s ERA is 3.24, which places them 5th. Their pitching staff has 140 strikeouts so far.

Final Betting Pick

The Phillies are a strong pick for the Money Line at -187. They have a better record at 9-5 and perform well at home with a 5-1 record. Zack Wheeler’s pitching adds to their advantage, as he has shown solid performances, especially in his home game against the Rockies, where he allowed only one run over seven innings.

For the Over/Under, choosing Over 8.0 (-106) seems reasonable. Both teams have powerful hitters, like Kyle Schwarber for the Phillies and Brendan Donovan for the Cardinals. The Cardinals’ pitching struggles, with a 4.79 ERA, suggest that both teams could score high, making the Over a good option.

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

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