Introduction

As we gear up for a fierce National League showdown between the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Diego Padres, there is plenty at stake. The Cardinals hit the road looking to improve their inconsistent away record, cutting through the Padres’ formidable home performance.

Game Time

Prepare to witness an exciting encounter this Friday, August 1 at 09:40 PM ET at the pitcher-friendly Petco Park.

Moneyline Odds

St. Louis Cardinals: +135
San Diego Padres: -164
Over/Under Line: 7.5

Latest Team Records

St. Louis Cardinals: 55-55 (Win %: 0.5)
San Diego Padres: 60-49 (Win %: 0.55)

Injury Report

Thankfully, both teams enter this encounter in full health with no major injury concerns.

Team Analysis

St. Louis Cardinals

The Cardinals have seen some degree of volatility in their season performance, struggling to pack consistent punches away from home with 23 wins and 31 losses. Their last 5 games record stands at a disappointing 1-4, successfully scraping only 2.0 RPG. However, the presence of Alec Burleson, Willson Contreras, and Ivan Herrera adds an edge to the Cardinals’ offense. Their potential might be the key to upset the Padres’ pitching fortress.

The Cardinals will look to switch gears and revive their offense to take advantage of the Padres’ home ground, where the lower scoring trend might provide more breathing space for their inconsistent attack. Acknowledging the Cardinals’ recent form, they will be eager to shake off their losing streak and deliver a noteworthy performance on the road, creating potential value-side rewards in MLB prediction markets.

• Batting Average: 0.25
• Total Runs Scored: 483
• Home Runs: 105
• OPS: 0.71
• ERA: 4.17
• WHIP: 1.28

Away Record: 23-31 • Home Record: 32-24
Last 5 Games: 1-4 (2.0 RPG)
Last 10 Games: 4-6 (3.2 RPG)

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San Diego Padres

On the flip side, the Padres have been phenomenal at home with a record of 34 wins against 18 losses. In contrast to their rivals, the Padres been enjoying a splendid streak recently, securing five consecutive victories with 6.2 RPG. Their fearsome trio – Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Gavin Sheets have been relentless in hammering rival pitchers, both in terms of scoring runs and maintaining a consistent offensive stride.

Carrying the mantle of their exemplary home record and recent form into this matchup, the Padres stand as a formidable obstacle for the Cardinals. Their offensive prowess coupled with astounding home confidence makes them the team to beat in this encounter. However, MLB predictions like this are all about maximizing value, and the Cardinals’ erratic offensive potential raises the caution flag for the Padres.

• Batting Average: 0.25
• Total Runs Scored: 445
• Home Runs: 92
• OPS: 0.698
• ERA: 3.55
• WHIP: 1.22

Away Record: 26-31 • Home Record: 34-18
Last 5 Games: 5-0 (6.2 RPG)
Last 10 Games: 6-4 (4.5 RPG)

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Head-to-Head History

Tied 2–2 (Last 4 games)

• 2025-07-27: SD 9 @ STL 2
• 2025-07-26: SD 3 @ STL 1
• 2025-07-25: SD 0 @ STL 3
• 2025-07-24: SD 7 @ STL 9

Over/Under Trends

St. Louis Cardinals’ last 10 games have averaged 7.5 total runs per game, with 5 of those going over the posted total of 7.5.

San Diego Padres’ last 10 games have seen an average of 7.5 combined runs, with 4 games clearing the same line of 7.5.

Moneyline Betting Prediction

Cutting through their inconsistent form, the St. Louis Cardinals showcase potential for an upset through the firepower of their key players. This, coupled with the Padres’ remarkable resilience at home, sets the tone for an epic encounter that could potentially reward betting markets siding with the underdog Cardinals.

It’s a good opportunity to ride with the St. Louis Cardinals at +135 as a value side.

Over/Under Prediction

The Padres and the Cardinals have been combining for 8.2 runs per game recently – which is notably higher than the posted total of 7.5 runs. With the Padres’ offensive heat and the Cardinals’ need to turn their luck around, we could see a high scoring game.

This game offers a betting edge to those backing the total to finish Over 7.5.

Bookmakers

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