Minnesota Twins vs
St. Louis CardinalsPredictions & Preview

Twins Look to Avoid Sweep as They Face Cardinals in Series Finale at Busch Stadium

The Minnesota Twins will face off against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Sunday, March 30, 2025, with the first pitch scheduled for 2:15 PM ET. The Cardinals currently hold a 2-0 series lead, having won the first two games. Despite this, the Twins are favored to win the final game of the series, opening as -125 moneyline favorites. Bailey Ober will take the mound for the Twins, while Andre Pallante will start for the Cardinals. Both pitchers have yet to allow a run this season. For more information on this matchup and other MLB picks for Sunday's games, be sure to read on.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Twins -117 | Cardinals +105
• Spread: Twins -1.5 (+145) | Cardinals +1.5 (-175)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 54%.

Minnesota vs St. Louis Stats

Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins had a tough start to the season, with their top hitters struggling on Opening Day and only mustering three hits on the following day. They are currently ranked 26th in power rankings, with an average of (offense) points scored per game and (defense) points allowed per game. The team is currently 0-1 for the season. Bailey Ober will be starting on Sunday against the Cardinals, looking to improve on their performance so far.

St. Louis Cardinals Analysis

The St. Louis Cardinals had a strong Opening Day performance, outhitting the Twins 10-8 and earning a win with Sonny Gray pitching five quality innings. Lars Nootbar and Nolan Arenado both contributed with home runs, and the team managed to get 10 hits the following day as well. Erick Fedde also had a solid outing for the Cards. Looking ahead, Andre Pallante is set to take the mound on Sunday after a successful 2024 season. The Cardinals are currently ranked 8th in power ranking with strong offensive and defensive stats, while the Twins have had recent success against St. Louis.

Twins Set to Capitalize on Pitching Match-up Against St. Louis Cardinals

Andre Pallante delivered an impressive performance at Target Field in Minneapolis last season. Current statistics show that the Twins have had limited success against Pallante, with only a 4-for-21 record. Conversely, Bailey Ober demonstrated strong capabilities during Spring Training, allowing only four runs on 18 hits and five walks across 20.1 innings. With minimal exposure to Ober, only two players from the St. Louis team have faced him before. This match-up suggests a favorable chance for the Twins to secure their first win of the season. Pallante's historical inconsistency on the mound further enhances the Twins' prospects. This game presents an opportune moment for the Twins to ignite their offense.

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