St. Louis Cardinals vs Detroit Tigers: Prediction for the match on 20 May 2025

St. Louis Cardinals vs Detroit Tigers: Prediction and Odds on the Match on May 20, 2025

The Busch Stadium will hosts the Major League Baseball encounter between St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers. The two teams are coming off a series win and will be confident of winning here. While the St. Louis Cardinals are favourites in this encounter, the Detroit Tigers are underdogs. Here at Telecomasia, we will preview this game and offer best betting possibilities. 

St. Louis Cardinals: Form and Statistics

The St. Louis Cardinals played really well against the Kansas City Royals and they will head into this game with confidence. However, their offensive play in the last two matches were poor, despite pulling off a 3-10 win in the opener. In the finale which they lost, this team took the lead in the fourth inning but it ended in a draw before the Kansas City Royals scored their second run in the seventh inning which decided the encounter. However, the St. Louis Cardinals have now lost only twice in consecutive 14 matches, an incredible run that is unmatched by any side at the moment in baseball. In that run, this team kept a sweeping win over the Washington Nationals, Pittsburgh Pirates, while defeating the New York Mets. Ahead of this game, the St. Louis Cardinals have a 26-21 record which leave them seated 7th in the National League and second in the Central Division with a 0.553 PCT. 

St. Louis Cardinals Team News

The St. Louis Cardinals are expected to go with Sonny Gray on the mound in this opener. Gray has a 4-1 record in nine starts this season, leaving him with a 4.50 ERA and 1.18 WHIP in 50.0 innings.

Detroit Tigers: Form and Statistics

Detroit Tigers secured a much needed win in their finale game against the Toronto Blue Jays to win their last series. In that series, this team did not have an easy one, securing a one margin win in the opener which ended 4-5, before losing 2-1 in the second game. However, their finale encounter saw them need a first inning two run lead and one run decided in the seventh inning. However, the Detroit Tigers have now won their last two series, sweeping the Boston Red Sox in a prior series. This season, the Detroit Tigers have a 31-16 record, having the most wins by any side in Major League Baseball this season. 

Detroit Tigers Team News

Keider Montero will take the mound for the Tigers on Monday. The 24-year-old right-hander has a 1-1 record in four starts this year with a 4.68 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in 25.0 innings.

St. Louis Cardinals vs Detroit Tigers Betting Tips & Odds

• The St. Louis Cardinals have lost only twice in their last fourteen encounters. The home team comes into this game as favourites. A win option is available on 1Xbet bookmaker with odds at 1.58.
• The Detroit Tigers are the best side in the American League this season, and they have lost only one of their last four series. Also, this team has won each of their last series opener. A win for the visiting team has the odds of 2.55 on Betway bookmaker.
• Three of the last five matches of the St. Louis Cardinals have ended with a few runs. Also, the last two games of the Detroit Tigers ended with less than six runs. Under 8.0 runs is available on Bet365 with odds at 1.95.
• Three of the last five meetings between the St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers ended with at least eleven runs. An over 8.5 runs is available on 1Xbet bookmaker with odds at 2.02.
• In two of their last three defeats, the Detroit Tigers failed to cover the run line. A -1.5 handicap for the St. Louis Cardinals is available on Bet365 with odds at 2.35.
• The Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the St. Louis Cardinals have a 61.7% chance to win. However, the bookmakers have the Tigers with a 42.4% chance of pulling out a win.
• The Cardinals have won eight, or 53.3%, of the 15 games they've played as favorites this season. On the other hand, the Detroit Tigers have won 10, or 52.6%, of the 19 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.

St. Louis Cardinals vs Detroit Tigers Match Prediction 20 May 2025

St. Louis Cardinals are surprisingly favourites in this opener, and it is understandable, given they are at home and also delivering some serious play in recent games. However, it is impossible to underrate what the Detroit Tigers have achieved this season, as they sit easily at the top of the American League. However, recent performances have not shown the Detroit Tigers have fallen behind and while this is their first meeting against the St. Louis Cardinals this season, it is tough to see what to expect from both teams. However, the two teams looks like a completely different sides, with the Detroit Tigers giving a little better performance in attack compared to the St. Louis Cardinals. I expect a very close game at the end, and I will rely on the Detroit Tigers to get within the lines. Also, with St. Louis Cardinals not expected to enjoy a lot in attack, a bet on few runs is a good one. 

Our match prediction is handicap W2(+1.5) with odds at 1.60 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip is under 8.0 runs with odds at 1.95 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction is the Detroit Tigers over 3.5 runs with odds at 1.95 on Betway bookmaker.