Philadelphia Phillies vs St. Louis Cardinals MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedApril 12, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:April 12, 2025 ,

MLB Phillies vs St. Louis Cardinals Prediction 4/12

On Saturday, April 12, 2025, the Philadelphia Phillies will visit the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. The game is set to start at 2:15 PM. Fans can expect an exciting night game between these two teams.

Phillies vs. Cardinals Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Philadelphia Phillies -158. The Phillies have a strong home record and their lineup features top hitters like Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper. Cristopher Sánchez has shown solid performance in recent games.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 7.5 (-117). Both teams have strong hitting stats this season, and the Cardinals’ pitching has struggled with a high ERA. This suggests a higher-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The Philadelphia Phillies have an overall record of 8-5 this season with a strong home record of 5-1.
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have a 6-7 record this season and are 1 game back in the NL Central.
  • In a recent game on April 11, 2025, the Phillies lost to the Cardinals 2-0, with the Cardinals’ Andre Pallante pitching 7 scoreless innings.
  • The Phillies’ Aaron Nola pitched 5 innings in the same game against the Cardinals, allowing 2 earned runs and striking out 7.
  • In the Phillies’ win against the Braves on April 9, 2025, Trea Turner hit a home run and scored 2 runs.

Phillies vs Cardinals Preview

On April 12, 2025, the Philadelphia Phillies will take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. The Phillies will send Cristopher Sánchez to the mound. Sánchez has shown promise this season with a 4.09 ERA over 11 innings. In his last outing, he pitched 5 2/3 innings against the Dodgers, striking out nine and allowing four runs.

The Cardinals will counter with Miles Mikolas. Mikolas has struggled early this season, posting an 11.25 ERA in his first two games. In his recent game against the Red Sox, he allowed eight earned runs over 2 2/3 innings. Both teams will look for strong performances from their starters in this night game.

The Cardinals’ Home Field Advantage

The St. Louis Cardinals are having a solid start to their season. Lars Nootbaar is making an impact with his performance. He has a batting average of .275 and leads the league with 10 runs. Brendan Donovan is another key player for the Cardinals. He has played 13 games with a batting average of .365. Donovan also has 10 RBIs, which ranks him second in the league. Victor Scott II is contributing as well. He has a batting average of .261 in 12 games. Scott has also scored 7 runs, ranking third in the league.

Philadelphia Phillies: Key Players and Pitching Insights

Kyle Schwarber is off to a strong start for the Phillies. He leads the league in home runs, runs, and RBIs with six, 12, and 12, respectively. His batting average is .280, and his on-base percentage is .400. Bryce Harper is another player to watch. He has a batting average of .250 and has hit two home runs. Harper has scored seven runs and has five RBIs so far this season. Nick Castellanos adds depth to the Phillies’ lineup. He has a batting average of .271 and has hit two home runs. Castellanos has scored seven runs and has seven RBIs.

Final Betting Pick

The Phillies’ money line at -158 looks favorable due to their strong home record of 5-1. With key hitters like Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, the Phillies have an edge in scoring. Cristopher Sánchez’s recent performance adds confidence, as he has maintained a solid ERA of 4.09 over 11 innings this season.

The over 7.5 prediction is supported by both teams’ strong hitting stats. The Cardinals have a high team batting average, but their pitching struggles with a 4.85 ERA. This suggests the potential for a higher-scoring game, especially with the Phillies’ powerful lineup and the Cardinals’ pitching vulnerabilities.

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

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