St. Louis Cardinals vs San Diego Padres MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedAugust 2, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:August 2, 2025 ,

MLB St. Louis Cardinals vs San Diego Padres Prediction 8/2

The St. Louis Cardinals will play against the San Diego Padres on Saturday, August 2, 2025. The game will take place at PETCO Park in San Diego, CA, starting at 10:10 PM. The Cardinals have a record of 55-56 and are on a three-game losing streak, while the Padres hold a 61-49 record with a six-game winning streak. The game will be broadcast on FDSMW, and the weather forecast calls for a warm day with scattered clouds and a light breeze.

Cardinals vs. Padres Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: San Diego Padres -143. The Padres have a strong home record of 35-18 and are on a six-game winning streak. The Cardinals have struggled on the road with a 23-32 record and have lost their last three games.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (-104). The Padres’ pitching staff has been effective, with a team ERA of 3.54, ranked third in the league. The Cardinals have scored only one run in their last two games.

Team Trends

  • The San Diego Padres have a strong home record of 35-18 this season.
  • The St. Louis Cardinals are currently on a three-game losing streak.
  • The Padres are on a six-game winning streak, showing good form recently.
  • The Cardinals have struggled on the road with a record of 23-32.
  • In their last game, the Padres defeated the Cardinals 4-1, with Nick Pivetta pitching seven innings and allowing only one hit.

Cardinals vs Padres Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals are set to play the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on Saturday night. The Cardinals, with a record of 55-56, are looking to break their three-game losing streak. Michael McGreevy will start for them, holding a 4.91 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP. McGreevy has a 2-2 record this season and aims to help his team get back on track.

The San Diego Padres, with a 61-49 record, are currently on a six-game winning streak. They will have Randy Vásquez on the mound, who has a 3.65 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP. Vásquez has a 3-4 record and hopes to extend the Padres’ winning streak. The game will be broadcast on FDSMW, and fans can expect a warm evening with scattered clouds and a light breeze.

San Diego Padres: Key Players and Stats

The San Diego Padres have some standout hitters this season. Manny Machado leads with a .302 batting average and 20 home runs. He ranks first on the team in home runs, runs, and RBIs. Xander Bogaerts and Luis Arraez contribute to the Padres’ offense. Bogaerts has a .267 average with 7 home runs, while Arraez holds a .297 average and 6 home runs. Ryan O’Hearn also adds power with 13 home runs and a .282 average. Randy Vásquez is the Padres’ starting pitcher for the game. He has a 3.65 ERA and a 3-4 win-loss record. The Padres’ pitching staff ranks third in ERA and first in batting average against in the league.

St. Louis Cardinals: Key Players and Stats

The St. Louis Cardinals have some strong hitters this season. Willson Contreras leads the team with 15 home runs and a .257 batting average. He also has 62 RBIs, making him a key player for the team. Brendan Donovan and Alec Burleson also contribute to the Cardinals’ lineup. Donovan has a .282 average with 9 home runs, while Burleson holds a .284 average and 14 home runs. Both players are important for driving in runs and getting on base. The Cardinals’ starting pitcher for the game is Michael McGreevy. He has a 4.91 ERA and a 2-2 win-loss record. The team’s pitching ranks 19th in ERA this season.

Final Betting Pick

The San Diego Padres are in a good position for this game. They have a strong home record of 35-18 and are on a six-game winning streak. Their pitching staff is effective, with a team ERA of 3.54, which is third in the league. This makes the Padres a solid pick on the money line at -143.

The St. Louis Cardinals have struggled on the road, with a 23-32 record. They have also lost their last three games, scoring only one run in their last two. With the Padres’ pitching being strong and the Cardinals’ recent struggles, the under 8.5 at -104 is a good choice.

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