Detroit Tigers vs. St. Louis Cardinals Moneyline Bet

Detroit Tigers vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Date: Friday, May 5th, 8:15 ET
Location: Busch Stadium
TV: BSMW
Money Line: Tigers +193/Cardinals -233 (Deposit $100, get $100 FREE with code PREDICT100 at MyBookie Sportsbook!)
Total Line: 8.5

Betting Preview

Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Tigers on Friday, May 5th at Busch Stadium. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.

Betting Odds

Tigers vs. Cardinals Projected Lineup

Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record

Detroit Tigers: 13-17 SU / OU 14-15 / Runline 17-13
St. Louis Cardinals: 10-22 SU / OU 15-17 / Runline 13-19

On a record of 13-17, the Tigers are 3rd in the AL Central. Currently, they are four games out of the division lead. Against the Cardinals, they will be seeking their 4th straight win. On the road, they have a record of 5-10 while going 8-7 at home. Detroit’s overall series record is 4-5.

• The Tigers have covered the runline in three straight games and have a season-long run margin of -1.2.
• The Tigers have been favored in 3.3% of their games and have runline records of 9-6 and 8-7 at home and on the road, respectively
• So far, the Tigers have an over/under record of just 14-15.

If the Cardinals are going to climb out of last place in the NL Central, they will need to turn things around with a win over the Tigers. Heading into the game, the Cardinals have lost six straight games and stand with an overall record of 10-22. On the road, the Cardinals are 5-11 and 5-11 at home. The team’s overall series record is 2-6.

• The Cardinals have four straight losses vs. the runline and have a season-long run margin of -0.7.
• The Cardinals have been favored in 56.2% of their games and have runline records of 5-11 and 8-8 at home and on the road, respectively
• So far, the Cardinals have an over/under record of just 15-17.

Pitching Matchup

The Tigers will turn to starter Matthew Boyd who has an overall record of 1-2. After five appearances, his ERA is 5.47 and he has a K/9 figure of 0.9. Also, he has compiled a FIP of 5.01 and an OBP of .327.

After a loss against the Orioles, Matthew Boyd is coming off a performance where he gave up six runs on eight hits over 5 2/3 innings.

The Cardinals will turn to starter Jordan Montgomery who has an overall record of 2-4. Through six appearances his ERA stands at 3.34 with a K/9 figure of 0.9. So far, he has put together of FIP of 2.66 to go along with an OBP of .287.

The last time Jordan Montgomery took the mound, the Cardinals fell to the Dodgers by a score of 1-0. Individually, Montgomery took the loss while giving up one run across 6 2/3 innings of work.

Tigers vs. Cardinals Offense Outlook

Detroit’s home run count comes in at just 26th in the league with 26 home runs. Their batting average currently sits at .225, ranking 28th in the league. When it comes to OPS, the club is 30th in the league at .643.

Detroit Tigers Top Hitters On The Road

Detroit Tigers Top Hitters: Last Five Games

The Cardinals come into the game ranked 18th in the league on an average of 4.2 runs per game. When it comes to home runs, St. Louis is 15th, having hit the ball out of the park 35 times. Their overall batting average stands at .257. On the road, they are hitting .236 while .267 at home.

St. Louis Cardinals Top Bats

St. Louis Cardinals Top Hitters: Last Five Games

Free MLB Pick

This game features a classic hot versus not scenario. The Tigers come into this game with momentum, having swept the Mets in their last three-game series at Comerica Park. On the other hand, the Cardinals are struggling, having lost their last three games against the Angels after being swept in their previous series by the Dodgers.

Although the Cardinals have the advantage in starting pitching, with better numbers on paper, it’s worth noting that the Tigers’ pitcher Boyd excluding his last, has been serviceable in most of his outings, allowing three or fewer runs per start. However, he hasn’t been pitching deep into games, which means that the bullpen will need to be sharp.

That said, When it comes to the bullpens, the Tigers have the edge. In their last series against the Mets, their bullpen didn’t allow any runs in seven innings pitched.

Overall, this game presents a value play with the Tigers being offered at +195. Considering their recent form and the advantage they have in the bullpen, it’s worth considering the Tigers to win this game. Bankroll running low? Instead of getting NOTHING on your next re-deposit, consider grabbing a 100% REAL CASH bonus on your first deposit of $100 to $500 when you use bonus promo code PREDICTEM at Everygame Sportsbook! Note: After your deposit, you need to go directly to their special offers page and enter bonus code PREDICTEM.