The St. Louis Cardinals will play against the Boston Red Sox on Friday, April 04, 2025. The game is at Fenway Park and starts at 2:10 PM. Both teams are looking to start the regular season strong after spring training.
Cardinals vs. Red Sox Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Cardinals MoneyLine: 121. The Cardinals have a strong start to the season with a 4-2 record. Their top hitters are performing well, and Erick Fedde’s solid pitching gives them an edge.
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 9.0 (-110). Both teams have shown the ability to score runs, and with the Red Sox’s pitching struggles, the game could see high scoring.
Team Trends
- The St. Louis Cardinals have a regular season record of 4-2, all games played at home.
- The Boston Red Sox hold a 3-4 regular season record, with all games on the road.
- In a spring training game on April 2nd, the Cardinals defeated the Angels 12-5, with Iván Herrera hitting 3 home runs.
- On April 3rd, the Red Sox won against the Orioles 8-4 in spring training, with Alex Bregman hitting a home run and two doubles.
- Garrett Crochet pitched 8 scoreless innings for the Red Sox in a 3-0 spring training win over the Orioles on April 2nd.
Cardinals vs Red Sox Preview
The Cardinals are set to take on the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Erick Fedde will start on the mound for the Cardinals. In his recent game against the Twins, Fedde pitched six innings, allowing only one run. This strong performance gives him a 1-0 record with a 1.50 ERA for the regular season.
Walker Buehler will pitch for the Red Sox. Buehler faced the Rangers in his last outing, where he pitched 4 1/3 innings and gave up four runs. His current ERA stands at 8.31. Both teams are eager to make an impact early in the season, setting the stage for an interesting game.
Red Sox Ready for Home Opener
The Boston Red Sox are looking to build on their early season performance. Wilyer Abreu is off to a great start, hitting .471 with two home runs and six RBIs. Kristian Campbell is also contributing with a .417 average and two home runs. Walker Buehler takes the mound for the Red Sox. In his first start, he pitched 4 1/3 innings against the Texas Rangers, allowing four runs. During spring training, he had a 1.80 ERA over 10 innings. The Red Sox have shown strength in hitting, ranking 7th in home runs with seven. They are 4th in stolen bases, with nine so far this season. Their team ERA stands at 3.81, placing them 13th overall.
Cardinals Look to Continue Strong Start
The St. Louis Cardinals have begun the season with impressive hitting. Lars Nootbaar leads with a .417 batting average and two home runs. Iván Herrera is also hitting well, with a .467 average and three home runs. Victor Scott II adds to the mix with a .348 average. Erick Fedde will pitch for the Cardinals. In his first game this season, he pitched six innings against the Minnesota Twins. He allowed only one run and two hits, showing strong control with no walks. The Cardinals’ team stats are also solid. They rank second in batting average and first in on-base percentage. Their pitching has been effective, with a team ERA of 3.47 and a WHIP of .86.
Final Betting Pick
The Cardinals MoneyLine at 121 looks promising due to their strong start to the season. With a 4-2 record, they have shown good form, especially at home. Erick Fedde’s recent performance against the Twins, where he allowed only one run over six innings, adds confidence to this pick. The Cardinals’ top hitters, like Lars Nootbaar and Iván Herrera, are also performing well, with impressive batting averages and home run counts.
The Over 9.0 prediction at -110 is another solid choice. Both teams have demonstrated the ability to score runs, as seen in recent games. The Cardinals have a high slugging percentage, ranking third, and the Red Sox have had pitching struggles, with a .259 batting average against. This combination suggests a high-scoring game is likely. Additionally, the Red Sox’s recent games have shown they can contribute to high run totals, making the over a reasonable expectation.
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Last updated:April 4, 2025 Cardinals, Red Sox