The St. Louis Cardinals will play against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The game is set to start at 2:10 PM. Fans can expect a night game atmosphere as these teams meet on the field.
Cardinals vs. Royals Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Cardinals MoneyLine: -104. The Cardinals have a slightly better record and a strong home performance. Their recent games show good hitting, which could give them an edge.
- Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (-118). Both teams have solid pitching stats, with the Royals having a top-ranked ERA. 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 with a 25-22 record.
- In a recent spring training game, the Cardinals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 14-7 with 19 hits.
- Kansas City Royals pitcher Kris Bubic struck out 9 batters in a game against the Houston Astros.
- Lars Nootbaar hit a home run in the Cardinals’ 6-1 win over the Washington Nationals.
Cardinals vs Royals Preview
The St. Louis Cardinals are set to take on the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. The game will begin at 2:10 PM on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Both teams will rely on their starting pitchers to lead them to victory. Matthew Liberatore will take the mound for the Cardinals. He has a season record of 3-3 with an ERA of 3.11 and a WHIP of 1.01.
On the other side, Michael Wacha will pitch for the Royals. Wacha has a 3-4 record this season with an ERA of 2.96. Both pitchers have shown they can perform well, and their teams will hope for strong outings. Fans can expect a competitive game as these pitchers go head-to-head.
Royals Ready to Take the Field
The Kansas City Royals have some standout hitters this season. Bobby Witt Jr. leads the team with a .309 batting average. He also ranks first in the league with 28 runs and second with 25 RBIs. Maikel Garcia and Vinnie Pasquantino are also key players with solid performances. Garcia, playing third base, has a .301 batting average. He is tied with Witt Jr. in home runs, both having hit five. Pasquantino leads the team with seven home runs and 26 RBIs, making him a crucial part of the lineup. On the mound, Michael Wacha has been a reliable starter. He has a 2.96 ERA over 51 2/3 innings pitched. The Royals’ pitching staff ranks second in the league with a 3.11 ERA, showing strong performance overall.
Cardinals Look to Make Their Mark
The St. Louis Cardinals have strong players this season. Lars Nootbaar leads in home runs and runs. He has a .254 batting average and has played in 45 games. Willson Contreras is another key player. He leads the team with 26 RBIs. His batting average is .256, and he has six home runs. Matthew Liberatore is the starting pitcher for the game. He has a 3.11 ERA over 46 1/3 innings. Liberatore has 42 strikeouts and seven walks this season.
Final Betting Pick
The Cardinals MoneyLine at -104 is appealing due to their strong home record of 15-6. They have shown solid hitting in recent games, with key players like Lars Nootbaar and Willson Contreras performing well. Their ability to score runs could be a factor in securing a win against the Royals.
Choosing the Under 8.5 at -118 is based on both teams’ pitching strengths. The Royals have a top-ranked ERA, and Michael Wacha’s performance has been consistent with a 2.96 ERA. Matthew Liberatore’s 3.11 ERA also supports the prediction of a lower-scoring game. These stats suggest that runs may be limited in this matchup.
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Last updated:May 18, 2025 Cardinals, Royals