St. Louis vs Kansas City Royals MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedMay 16, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:May 16, 2025 ,

MLB St. Louis vs Kansas City Royals Prediction 5/16

The St. Louis Cardinals will play against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Friday, May 16, 2025. The game is set to start at 7:40 PM and will take place under the night sky. Fans can look forward to seeing these two teams compete on the field.

Cardinals vs. Royals Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Cardinals MoneyLine: +133. The Cardinals have a strong home record and solid hitting stats. They also have a good recent form in spring training games.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (-113). Both teams have strong pitching stats this season, suggesting a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The St. Louis Cardinals have a strong home record of 15-6 this season.
  • Kansas City Royals have a division record of 10-8 in the AL Central.
  • Masyn Winn had a standout game on May 14th with 4 hits and 3 RBIs against the Phillies.
  • Michael Lorenzen pitched 7 1/3 innings allowing 4 runs in the Royals’ recent game against the Astros.
  • Jonathan India had a 3-hit game with 2 RBIs in the Royals’ win over the Astros on May 12th.

Cardinals vs Royals Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals will visit the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Friday, May 16, 2025. The game will begin at 7:40 PM under the night sky. Fans are eager to see how these teams will perform as they meet on the field.

Andre Pallante will start for the Cardinals. He has pitched in 8 games this season with a 3-2 record and a 4.36 ERA. On the other side, Cole Ragans will take the mound for the Royals. He also has 8 starts with a 2-2 record and a 4.21 ERA. Both pitchers aim to lead their teams to a win in this matchup.

Royals Ready for Action

The Kansas City Royals have shown strong hitting from their top players. Bobby Witt Jr. leads the team with a .312 batting average and is first in the league for runs and RBIs. Maikel Garcia and Vinnie Pasquantino also contribute with solid performances, each hitting five home runs.

On the mound, Cole Ragans is a key player for the Royals. With a 2-2 record and a 4.21 ERA, he has been reliable in his starts. His high strikeout rate of 14.39 per nine innings stands out this season.

The Royals’ team stats reflect a strong pitching performance. They have a 3.03 ERA, ranking second in the league. Their ability to keep opponents’ batting averages low and achieve quality starts has been vital.

Cardinals Aim to Shine

The St. Louis Cardinals have strong hitters leading their lineup. Lars Nootbaar stands out with seven home runs and 28 runs, both leading the team. Brendan Donovan and Willson Contreras also contribute with solid batting averages and RBIs. On the pitching side, Andre Pallante is set to start for the Cardinals. He has a 3-2 record with a 4.36 ERA this season. His strikeout rate is 5.82 per nine innings, with 28 strikeouts in 43 1/3 innings pitched. The Cardinals show solid team stats in both hitting and pitching. Their batting average ranks fourth in the league, and they have the second-most doubles. On the mound, they have allowed 34 home runs, ranking second in the league.

Final Betting Pick

The Cardinals MoneyLine at +133 looks appealing due to their strong home record. They have won 15 out of 21 home games this season. Their recent form in spring training also shows they can perform well, with several wins and strong hitting stats.

The Under 8.5 prediction is supported by both teams’ pitching stats. The Royals have a team ERA of 3.03, which ranks second in the league. The Cardinals also have a solid pitching staff, with an ERA of 3.85. These stats suggest that the game might not have many runs scored.

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

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