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The Detroit Tigers (-105) visit Busch Stadium to take on the St. Louis Cardinals (-115) on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. First pitch is scheduled for 1:15pm EDT in St. Louis, MO, MO.
This season, the Tigers are 32-17 against the spread (ATS), while the Cardinals are 30-19 ATS.
Tigers vs Cardinals Starting Pitchers Today:
- Tigers starting pitcher: Brant Hurter 1-0, 2.38 ERA
- Cardinals starting pitcher: Andre Pallante 4-2, 4.14 ERA
Tigers vs. Cardinals Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Tigers | -1.5 +155 | O 8.5 +100 | -105 |
| Cardinals | +1.5 -190 | U 8.5 -120 | -115 |
Tigers vs Cardinals Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cardinals will win Wednesday‘s MLB game with 51.0% 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 Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Tigers Player Prop Bets Today:
- Riley Greene has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 10 games (+13.25 Units / 133% ROI)
- Spencer Torkelson has hit the Runs Over in 15 of his last 25 away games (+9.25 Units / 36% ROI)
- Riley Greene has hit the Hits Over in 15 of his last 20 games (+7.50 Units / 19% ROI)
- Spencer Torkelson has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 16 of his last 25 away games (+7.05 Units / 25% ROI)
- Javier Baez has hit the Singles Under in 8 of his last 9 games (+6.85 Units / 58% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cardinals players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Cardinals Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- Ivan Herrera has hit the Runs Over in 10 of his last 15 games (+10.45 Units / 69% ROI)
- Ivan Herrera has hit the Hits Over in 13 of his last 15 games (+10.25 Units / 37% ROI)
- Ivan Herrera has hit the Total Bases Over in 12 of his last 15 games (+10.10 Units / 46% ROI)
- Masyn Winn has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 8 games (+9.90 Units / 124% ROI)
- Ivan Herrera has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 12 of his last 15 games (+9.50 Units / 58% ROI)
Tigers Best Bets Today:
- The Detroit Tigers have hit the Moneyline in 32 of their last 46 games (+15.90 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Detroit Tigers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 32 of their last 49 games (+15.38 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Detroit Tigers have hit the Team Total Over in 33 of their last 49 games (+14.95 Units / 26% ROI)
- The Detroit Tigers have hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 21 games (+10.50 Units / 46% ROI)
- The Detroit Tigers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 28 of their last 48 games (+9.80 Units / 14% ROI)
Cardinals Best Bets Today:
- The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the Run Line in 15 of their last 16 games (+16.05 Units / 74% ROI)
- The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 26 games (+11.55 Units / 39% ROI)
- The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 24 of their last 35 games (+11.45 Units / 27% ROI)
- The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 18 of their last 39 games (+8.60 Units / 20% ROI)
- The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+6.93 Units / 40% ROI)
Tigers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Tigers are 27-22 against the Run Line (+1.8 Units / 2.82% ROI).
- 32-17 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.9 Units / 18.35% ROI
- 25-20 when betting on the total runs Over for +3.2 Units / 5.96% ROI
- 20-25 when betting on the total runs Under for -7.45 Units / -13.71% ROI
Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Cardinals are 30-19 against the Run Line (+7.25 Units / 10.42% ROI).
- 27-22 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.9 Units / 10.79% ROI
- 26-21 when betting on the total runs Over for +2.85 Units / 5.3% ROI
- 21-26 when betting on the total runs Under for -7.8 Units / -14.44% ROI
Cardinals vs Tigers Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras (STL) | 0.5 +475 | 0.5 -650 |
| Spencer Torkelson (DET) | 0.5 +550 | 0.5 -800 |
| Kerry Carpenter (DET) | 0.5 +575 | 0.5 -800 |
| Masyn Winn (STL) | 0.5 +625 | 0.5 -1000 |
| Riley Greene (DET) | 0.5 +625 | 0.5 -1000 |
Cardinals vs Tigers Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Riley Greene (DET) | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +195 |
| Zach McKinstry (DET) | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +195 |
| Brendan Donovan (STL) | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +185 |
| Masyn Winn (STL) | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +170 |
| Willson Contreras (STL) | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +165 |
Cardinals vs Tigers RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Riley Greene (DET) | 0.5 +145 | 0.5 -190 |
| Spencer Torkelson (DET) | 0.5 +160 | 0.5 -210 |
| Willson Contreras (STL) | 0.5 +170 | 0.5 -225 |
| Ivan Herrera (STL) | 0.5 +170 | 0.5 -225 |
| Kerry Carpenter (DET) | 0.5 +175 | 0.5 -235 |
Cardinals vs Tigers Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Andre Pallante (STL) | 4.5 +130 | 4.5 -175 |
Tigers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Brant Hurter has walked 4% of batters since last season — tied for 5th best among qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: 9% — 98th Percentile.
Opponents had a line drive rate of just 14% (19/131) versus Brant Hurter in the 2024 season — lowest among qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — 100th Percentile.
Left-handed hitters had a groundball rate of 65% (34/52) against Brant Hurter in the 2024 season — 5th highest among AL Relievers; League Avg: 44% — 95th Percentile.
Opponents have a miss rate of just 21% (97/460) against Brant Hurter since last season — 6th lowest among AL Relievers; League Avg: 27% — sixth Percentile.
Cardinals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Left-handed hitters had a groundball rate of 77% (102/132) against Andre Pallante in 2023 — highest among NL Relievers; League Avg: 45% — 100th Percentile.
Left-handed hitters had a groundball rate of 77% (102/132) against Andre Pallante in 2023 — highest among qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: 45% — 100th Percentile.
Opponents have a groundball rate of 65% (107/165) against Andre Pallante this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — 100th Percentile.
Andre Pallante allowed an OBP of .444 (133 PA’s) against right-handed batters in 2023 — highest among NL Relievers; League Avg: .304 — first 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 were 18-54 (.250) when trailing entering the 7th inning in the 2024 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .143.
The Tigers are 21-67 (.239) when trailing entering the 7th inning since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .140.
The Tigers are 15-69 (.179) when trailing entering the 8th inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .097.
Cardinals Keys to the Game vs. the Tigers
The Cardinals are just 0-17 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .043.
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 25-1 (.962) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .909.
The Cardinals are just 0-15 (.000) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .089.
Tigers Hitting Stats & Trends
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 had an OBP of just .300 (6,022 PA’s) in the 2024 season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .312.
Tigers hitters slugged just .171 on pitches out of the zone in 2023 — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .211.
The Tigers batted just .205 when leading off an inning in the 2024 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .240.
Cardinals Hitting Stats & Trends
The Cardinals are batting .256 with two-strikes over the last 14 days — best in MLB; League Avg: .172.
The Cardinals are batting .192 on pitches out of the zone this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .148.
Cardinals hitters have an OBP of .361 (871 PA’s) at home this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .322.
Cardinals hitters have an OBP of .325 (10,320 PA’s) against RHP since the 2023 season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .316.
Tigers Pitching Stats & Trends
Tigers pitchers have walked 7% of batters since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Opponents have a groundball rate of 46% against Tigers pitchers this season — tied for 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.
Tigers pitchers walked 416 of 5,969 batters (7%) in the 2024 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Opponents have a miss rate of 27% against Tigers pitchers since last season — tied for 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 25%.
Cardinals Pitching Stats & Trends
Opponents had a miss rate of just 23% against Cardinals pitchers in 2023 — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.
Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Cardinals pitchers since the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.
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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