The St. Louis Cardinals take on the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at 12:10 PM. The game will be held at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, FL. Expect a warm day with a light breeze and moderate rain during the afternoon game. Catch the action on FDSMW.

Cardinals vs. Rays Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Rays -129. The Rays have a balanced home record of 33-33 and recently won against the Cardinals 10-6. This gives them a slight edge at home.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 9.0 (-105). Both teams have shown the ability to score, with their last game totaling 16 runs. The pitchers have ERAs over 4.00, which may lead to more runs.

Team Trends

• The St. Louis Cardinals have a road record of 29-36 this season.
• The Tampa Bay Rays hold a home record of 33-33 this season.
• In their last game, the Tampa Bay Rays won against the St. Louis Cardinals with a score of 10-6.
• Weather for the game is forecasted to be warm with moderate rain and a light breeze.
• The Cardinals are currently on a one-game losing streak, while the Rays are on a one-game winning streak.

Cardinals vs Rays Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals are set to play against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday afternoon. The Cardinals come into the game with a record of 64-66, currently sitting fourth in their division. They have struggled recently, winning only three of their last ten games. Matthew Liberatore will take the mound for the Cardinals. He holds a 4.13 ERA and a WHIP of 1.29 this season.

The Tampa Bay Rays, also fourth in their division, have a record of 62-67. They have been more consistent lately, splitting their last ten games. Ryan Pepiot will be the starting pitcher for the Rays. He has an ERA of 3.95 and a WHIP of 1.19. The game will be played at George M. Steinbrenner Field, where the weather is expected to be warm with a light breeze and moderate rain.

Tampa Bay Rays: Key Players and Performance

The Tampa Bay Rays have a strong lineup with Junior Caminero leading in home runs. He has hit 36 home runs, ranking 5th in the league. His batting average is .255 over 123 games. Yandy Díaz is another key player for the Rays. He has a batting average of .281 and has hit 21 home runs. Díaz has played in 121 games and ranks 3rd on the team in home runs. Ryan Pepiot will start as the pitcher for the Rays. His ERA is 3.95, and his WHIP is 1.19. Pepiot has an 8-10 record this season.

St. Louis Cardinals: Key Players and Pitching Outlook

The St. Louis Cardinals have some strong hitters in their lineup. Willson Contreras is leading the team with 19 home runs. He holds a batting average of .263 over 119 games. Alec Burleson is another player to watch. He has a batting average of .285 and has hit 15 home runs. Burleson has played in 117 games this season. Matthew Liberatore will be the starting pitcher for the Cardinals. His ERA is 4.13, and he has a WHIP of 1.29. Liberatore’s win-loss record stands at 6-10.

Final Betting Pick

The Rays have a balanced home record of 33-33, which makes them a solid choice for the money line at -129. They recently defeated the Cardinals 10-6, showing they can perform well against this opponent. Ryan Pepiot, the Rays’ starting pitcher, has a slightly better ERA than the Cardinals’ starter, Matthew Liberatore, which might give the Rays an advantage.

For the over/under prediction, the over 9.0 at -105 seems reasonable. Both teams have shown they can score, with their last game totaling 16 runs. The starting pitchers have ERAs over 4.00, indicating the potential for more runs in this game. The Rays’ recent offensive performance, with 16 hits and 4 home runs in their last game, supports this prediction.

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