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The Detroit Tigers (-185) visit Busch Stadium to take on the St. Louis Cardinals (+150) on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. First pitch is scheduled for 7:45pm EDT in St. Louis, MO.
This season, the Tigers are 31-17 against the spread (ATS), while the Cardinals are 29-19 ATS.
Tigers vs Cardinals Starting Pitchers Today:
- Tigers starting pitcher: Tarik Skubal 4-2, 2.67 ERA
- Cardinals starting pitcher: Erick Fedde 3-3, 3.49 ERA
Tigers vs. Cardinals Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Tigers | -1.5 -105 | O 7.5 -110 | -185 |
| Cardinals | +1.5 -115 | U 7.5 -110 | +150 |
Tigers vs Cardinals Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Tigers will win Tuesday‘s MLB game with 60.8% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.
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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Tigers players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Tigers Player Prop Bets Today:
- Colt Keith has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 9 away games (+22.65 Units / 252% ROI)
- Tarik Skubal has hit the Walks Allowed Under in 17 of his last 20 games (+13.85 Units / 43% ROI)
- Spencer Torkelson has hit the Runs Over in 16 of his last 25 away games (+12.00 Units / 47% ROI)
- Spencer Torkelson has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 17 of his last 25 away games (+9.10 Units / 32% ROI)
- Gleyber Torres has hit the Singles Under in 11 of his last 15 away games (+8.40 Units / 53% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cardinals players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Cardinals Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- Brendan Donovan has hit the Hits Over in 13 of his last 15 games at home (+11.85 Units / 41% ROI)
- Masyn Winn has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 7 games (+10.90 Units / 156% ROI)
- Lars Nootbaar has hit the Total Bases Over in 17 of his last 25 games (+10.80 Units / 33% ROI)
- Ivan Herrera has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 12 of his last 15 games (+9.35 Units / 57% ROI)
- Victor Scott II has hit the Singles Over in 8 of his last 10 games at home (+8.35 Units / 83% ROI)
Tigers Best Bets Today:
- The Detroit Tigers have hit the Moneyline in 31 of their last 45 games (+14.90 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Detroit Tigers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 31 of their last 48 games (+14.28 Units / 26% ROI)
- The Detroit Tigers have hit the Team Total Over in 32 of their last 48 games (+13.95 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Detroit Tigers have hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 games (+9.50 Units / 43% ROI)
- The Detroit Tigers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 27 of their last 47 games (+8.80 Units / 13% ROI)
Cardinals Best Bets Today:
- The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the Run Line in 14 of their last 15 games (+15.05 Units / 73% ROI)
- The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 25 games (+12.55 Units / 44% ROI)
- The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 24 of their last 34 games (+12.45 Units / 30% ROI)
- The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 18 of their last 38 games (+9.60 Units / 22% ROI)
- The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+5.88 Units / 36% ROI)
Tigers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Tigers are 27-21 against the Run Line (+2.9 Units / 4.63% ROI).
- 31-17 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.9 Units / 17.36% ROI
- 24-20 when betting on the total runs Over for +2.2 Units / 4.18% ROI
- 20-24 when betting on the total runs Under for -6.35 Units / -11.92% ROI
Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Cardinals are 29-19 against the Run Line (+6.25 Units / 9.13% ROI).
- 27-21 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.9 Units / 12.85% ROI
- 25-21 when betting on the total runs Over for +1.85 Units / 3.51% ROI
- 21-25 when betting on the total runs Under for -6.7 Units / -12.66% ROI
Cardinals vs Tigers Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Kerry Carpenter (DET) | 0.5 +425 | 0.5 -600 |
| Spencer Torkelson (DET) | 0.5 +475 | 0.5 -650 |
| Riley Greene (DET) | 0.5 +525 | 0.5 -750 |
| Willson Contreras (STL) | 0.5 +525 | 0.5 -750 |
| Nolan Arenado (STL) | 0.5 +600 | 0.5 -900 |
Cardinals vs Tigers Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres (DET) | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +195 |
| Riley Greene (DET) | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +185 |
| Brendan Donovan (STL) | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +150 |
| Lars Nootbaar (STL) | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +140 |
| Colt Keith (DET) | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +145 |
Cardinals vs Tigers RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Riley Greene (DET) | 0.5 +150 | 0.5 -200 |
| Spencer Torkelson (DET) | 0.5 +160 | 0.5 -210 |
| Kerry Carpenter (DET) | 0.5 +180 | 0.5 -235 |
| Nolan Arenado (STL) | 0.5 +190 | 0.5 -250 |
| Dillon Dingler (DET) | 0.5 +190 | 0.5 -250 |
Cardinals vs Tigers Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Erick Fedde (STL) | 4.5 -105 | 4.5 -125 |
| Tarik Skubal (DET) | 7.5 +135 | 7.5 -175 |
Tigers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Tarik Skubal allowed an OBP of just .159 (441 PA’s) with two-strikes in the 2024 season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .232 — 100th Percentile.
Tarik Skubal has a strikeout rate of 52% (14 SO in 27 PAs) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this month (3 games) — best among among AL Starters; League Avg: 20% — 100th Percentile.
Tarik Skubal has walked 2% of batters with runners in scoring position since last season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 8% — 100th Percentile.
Tarik Skubal has 68 three-pitch strikeouts since last season — most among pitchers in MLB — 100th Percentile.
Cardinals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Erick Fedde has a strike rate of just 57% (642/1,118) in two strike counts since last season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 65% — second Percentile.
Erick Fedde had a strike rate of just 57% (522/908) in two strike counts in the 2024 season — 2nd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 65% — third Percentile.
Erick Fedde has walked 16% of batters when going through the lineup the first time in a game this season — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 8% — second Percentile.
Erick Fedde has a strike rate of just 61% (2,272/3,703) since last season — 2nd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 65% — fourth Percentile.
Tigers Keys to the Game vs. the Cardinals
The Tigers were 13-55 (.191) when trailing entering the 8th inning in the 2024 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .100.
The Tigers are 15-69 (.179) when trailing entering the 8th inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .097.
The Tigers are 21-67 (.239) when trailing entering the 7th inning since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .140.
The Tigers were 39-4 (.907) when they had 10 or more hits in the 2024 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .750.
Cardinals Keys to the Game vs. the Tigers
The Cardinals are just 10-156 (.060) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .098.
The Cardinals are 20-14 (.588) when tied entering the 7th inning since last season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .499.
The Cardinals are just 0-15 (.000) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .090.
The Cardinals are just 0-13 (.000) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .128.
Tigers Hitting Stats & Trends
The Tigers are batting just .319 on the first pitch of at-bats since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .340.
Tigers hitters are slugging .440 against LHP this season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .375.
Tigers hitters had an OPS of just .659 (1,395 PA’s) against LHP in the 2024 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .711.
Tigers hitters have chased 26% of pitches out of the zone against LHP this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 29%.
Cardinals Hitting Stats & Trends
Cardinals hitters have an OBP of .365 (833 PA’s) at home this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .323.
The Cardinals are batting .295 at home this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .249.
The Cardinals are batting .193 on pitches out of the zone this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .148.
Cardinals hitters have struck out in just 18% of it’s PA’s against RHP this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.
Tigers Pitching Stats & Trends
Tigers pitchers have walked 7% of batters since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Tigers pitchers walked 416 of 5,969 batters (7%) in the 2024 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Tigers pitchers have walked 7% of batters since the 2023 season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Opponents have a miss rate of 27% against Tigers pitchers this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 25%.
Cardinals Pitching Stats & Trends
Batters facing the Cardinals pitchers have struck out in the zone 46% of the time since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%. since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.
Cardinals pitchers had a strikeout rate of just 38% with two-strikes in 2023 — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.
Opponents have a miss rate of just 22% against Cardinals pitchers this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.
Opponents have a groundball rate of 47% against Cardinals pitchers this season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.
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