St. Louis Cardinals vs Kansas City Royals MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedMay 17, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:May 17, 2025 ,

MLB St. Louis vs Kansas City Royals Prediction 5/17

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the St. Louis Cardinals will take on the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. The game is set to begin at 7:10 PM under the night sky. Fans can expect an exciting evening of baseball action.

Cardinals vs. Royals Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Cardinals at +104. The Cardinals have a strong home record and a solid batting lineup. Their recent wins in spring training show they can compete well.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 at +100. Both teams have strong pitching stats, with the Royals having a low ERA and the Cardinals allowing few home runs. This suggests a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The St. Louis Cardinals have a strong home record of 15-6 this season.
  • The Kansas City Royals are 5 games back in the AL Central despite a 25-21 record.
  • In a recent game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Masyn Winn went 4/5 with 3 runs and 3 RBIs.
  • Kansas City Royals pitcher Kris Bubic struck out 9 batters in a game against the Houston Astros.
  • Lars Nootbaar from the Cardinals had a home run in a 6-1 win over the Washington Nationals.

Cardinals vs Royals Preview

The Cardinals and Royals will meet at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday night. Miles Mikolas will start on the mound for the Cardinals. He has a 4.35 ERA over 39 1/3 innings this season. Mikolas has a 2-2 record in eight starts. He will look to improve his performance against the Royals.

Noah Cameron will pitch for the Royals. He has only one start this season but showed promise with a 0.00 ERA over 6 1/3 innings. Cameron’s control will be key, as he has walked five batters in his lone start. This game will be a test for both pitchers as they aim to lead their teams to victory.

Royals Ready to Swing

The Kansas City Royals have some strong hitters this season. Bobby Witt Jr. leads the team with a .316 batting average. He also ranks first in the league with 28 runs and second with 25 RBIs. Maikel Garcia is another key player for the Royals. He holds a .300 batting average and has hit 5 home runs. Garcia is second on the team and in the league with 17 runs. Vinnie Pasquantino adds power to the lineup. He leads the team with 7 home runs and has 26 RBIs. Pasquantino’s batting average is lower at .220, but his power numbers are important.

Cardinals’ Key Players and Pitching

Lars Nootbaar leads the St. Louis Cardinals with a .260 batting average. He has hit 7 home runs and scored 29 runs. Nootbaar’s on-base percentage is .374, showing his ability to get on base. Willson Contreras is another important player for the Cardinals. His batting average is .261, and he has hit 6 home runs. Contreras leads the team with 26 RBIs, contributing to the team’s success. Brendan Donovan brings consistency with a .321 batting average. He has 3 home runs and 25 runs scored. Donovan’s on-base percentage is .382, making him a reliable hitter for the Cardinals.

Final Betting Pick

The Cardinals are a good pick for the money line at +104. They have a strong home record of 15-6 and a solid batting lineup. Players like Lars Nootbaar and Willson Contreras are performing well, making the Cardinals a strong contender.

Choosing the under 8.5 at +100 is a smart move. Both teams have strong pitching stats, with the Royals having a low ERA of 3.16 and the Cardinals allowing only 35 home runs this season. This suggests a lower-scoring game, making the under a solid choice.

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

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