St. Louis Cardinals vs Detroit Tigers Betting Picks & Predictions
The series opener between the St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers was postponed, but the teams are hopeful that Wednesday's series finale will proceed as scheduled. Both
Game outlook
The series opener between the St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers was postponed, but the teams are hopeful that Wednesday's series finale will proceed as scheduled. Both teams are looking to secure a win before catching their flights after the 1:10 p.m. EDT game at Comerica Park. The Cardinals have a record of 77-85, with an 8-8 record away, while the Tigers stand at 76-86, with a 6-8 record at home. Miles Mikolas will start for the Cardinals, with an ERA of 5.91, and Kenta Maeda will be on the mound for the Tigers, with an ERA of 5.96. Detroit is the betting favorite at -110. The outcome of this interleague clash remains to be seen.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cardinals -104 | Tigers -110
Spread: Cardinals -1.5 (+150) | Tigers +1.5 (-180)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 52%.
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals have been struggling offensively this season, ranking poorly in several key categories such as runs per game, batting average, OBP, and slugging percentage. They have also struggled with power, having hit the second-fewest homers in the majors. Despite a solid pitching staff, the lack of scoring has put a strain on the team. The bullpen has performed well, but the starters have been inconsistent, with Miles Mikolas struggling particularly. The team's current power ranking is 22, with a ranking of 26 in offense and 20 in defense. They have a record of 13-15 this season.