St. Louis Cardinals vs Philadelphia Phillies MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedMay 12, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:May 12, 2025 ,

MLB St. Louis vs Philadelphia Prediction 5/12

On Monday, May 12, 2025, the St. Louis Cardinals will visit the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The game is set to start at 6:45 PM under the night lights. Fans can expect an exciting game as these two teams meet on the field.

Cardinals vs. Phillies Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Cardinals MoneyLine 154. The Cardinals have a strong recent performance with five straight wins. Their hitting stats are solid, and Matthew Liberatore has a good ERA of 3.07, making them a good value as underdogs.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.0 (-111). Both teams have shown strong offensive capabilities, with the Cardinals having a .261 batting average and the Phillies hitting 42 home runs. This suggests a higher-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The St. Louis Cardinals have a strong home record of 15-6 this season.
  • Philadelphia Phillies have a balanced road record at 11-10.
  • In recent games, the Cardinals have won five in a row during Spring Training.
  • The Phillies recently shut out the Cleveland Guardians with a 3-0 win.
  • Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs in the Phillies’ recent game against the Guardians.

Cardinals vs Phillies Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals will take on the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Monday, May 12, 2025. The game will start at 6:45 PM under the lights. Matthew Liberatore will pitch for the Cardinals. He has a record of 3-3 this season with an ERA of 3.07. Liberatore has struck out 38 batters in 41 innings.

Cristopher Sánchez will pitch for the Phillies. He has a record of 4-1 with an ERA of 2.89. Sánchez has pitched 37 1/3 innings this season, striking out 44 batters. Both pitchers will aim to lead their teams to a win in this game. Fans can look forward to seeing how these pitchers perform on the mound.

Philadelphia Phillies: Power at the Plate

The Philadelphia Phillies have strong hitters this season. Kyle Schwarber leads with a batting average of .269. He has 14 home runs and 32 RBIs, both ranking first in the league. Bryce Harper is also contributing well. Harper’s batting average is .237, with 7 home runs. He has 22 RBIs, ranking second on the team. Trea Turner adds depth to the lineup. Turner has a batting average of .310. He has scored 25 runs, which is second on the team.

St. Louis Cardinals: Consistent Bats and Steady Arms

Lars Nootbaar leads the Cardinals in several categories. His batting average is .244, and he has hit 6 home runs. Nootbaar also has 26 runs, which is the most on the team. Willson Contreras is another key player for the Cardinals. He matches Nootbaar with 6 home runs. Contreras has 23 RBIs, the highest on the team. Brendan Donovan contributes with his .318 batting average. He has scored 21 runs and has 19 RBIs. Donovan’s performance adds depth to the lineup.

Final Betting Pick

The Cardinals are on a five-game winning streak, making them a solid pick for the money line at 154. Matthew Liberatore’s ERA of 3.07 adds confidence to this choice. His performance can keep the Phillies’ hitters in check, giving the Cardinals a chance to win as underdogs.

Both teams have strong hitting stats, suggesting the over 8.0 is a good pick. The Cardinals have a .261 batting average, while the Phillies have hit 42 home runs. These stats indicate potential for a high-scoring game, making the over a reasonable choice.

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

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