The St. Louis Cardinals will play against the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday, August 21, 2025. The game will take place at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, FL. Fans can watch the game on FDSSU at 7:35 PM under clear skies and a light breeze. The Cardinals have a record of 63-65, while the Rays stand at 61-66.

Cardinals vs. Rays Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Rays +102. The Rays are playing at home, where they have a balanced record of 32-32. They are looking to bounce back from a three-game losing streak, and the home field might give them an edge.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 (-104). Both teams have shown the ability to score runs, with the Cardinals scoring 8 and 7 in two of their last three games, and the Rays having a game with 13 runs against them recently.

Team Trends

• The St. Louis Cardinals have a road record of 28-35 this season.
• The Tampa Bay Rays have a home record of 32-32 this season.
• The Cardinals are currently 16 games behind in the NL Central division.
• The Rays are 12 games behind in the AL East division.
• The game will be played at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, FL, under clear skies.

Cardinals vs Rays Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals are set to play the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday evening at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Both teams are looking to improve their records, with the Cardinals at 63-65 and the Rays at 61-66. The game is scheduled for 7:35 PM under clear skies, and fans can catch the action on FDSSU.

On the mound for the Cardinals is Sonny Gray, who has a record of 11-6 with an ERA of 4.30. The Rays will counter with Joe Boyle, who holds a 1-2 record and an ERA of 4.68. Both teams have struggled recently, each going 4-6 in their last ten games. This matchup provides a chance for one team to break their current streak.

Tampa Bay Rays: Key Players and Stats

Junior Caminero leads the Tampa Bay Rays with 35 home runs, ranking 6th in the league. He has played 121 games with a batting average of .255. Caminero also leads the team in runs and RBIs with 73 and 85, respectively. Yandy Díaz is another important player for the Rays. He has a batting average of .279 over 120 games. Díaz has hit 20 home runs and scored 59 runs, making him a solid contributor to the team. Jonathan Aranda stands out with a .316 batting average, the highest on the team. He has played 103 games and has 12 home runs. Aranda also has 53 runs and 54 RBIs, providing consistent performance for the Rays.

Cardinals’ Key Players and Stats

Willson Contreras is a top performer for the Cardinals. He has played 117 games with a batting average of .259. Contreras leads the team with 17 home runs and 67 RBIs. Alec Burleson is another key player for the Cardinals. In 116 games, he has a batting average of .284. Burleson has contributed 15 home runs and 57 RBIs. Masyn Winn plays an important role as well. He has a .260 batting average over 114 games. Winn has scored 65 runs and has 46 RBIs, adding depth to the lineup.

Final Betting Pick

The Rays have a chance to end their losing streak at home. Their balanced home record of 32-32 suggests they can perform well in familiar surroundings. The Rays’ ability to score runs, as seen in their recent games, adds to their potential for a win.

The over 8.5 prediction looks strong given both teams’ recent scoring patterns. The Cardinals scored 8 and 7 runs in two of their last three games. Meanwhile, the Rays allowed 13 runs in a recent game, indicating potential for a high-scoring game. With both teams capable of putting up runs, the over seems likely.

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