Prediction: Kansas City Royals VS St. Louis Cardinals 2025-06-05

The battle for Missouri supremacy is on, folks. The Kansas City Royals, fresh off a 10-7 thrashing of the St. Louis Cardinals, are looking to keep the momentum going in their doubleheader matchup. Cole Ragans takes the mound for the Royals, while Matthew Liberatore counters for the Cardinals.

Now, let's get to the good stuff. The Royals are currently 32-29, sitting 8 games back of the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central. The Cardinals, on the other hand, are 33-27, but we're not here to talk about their season standings. We're here to make some money.

The odds are looking juicy, with the Royals priced at 2.0 (FanDuel) and the Cardinals at 1.85 (FanDuel). The spread is set at 1.5, with the Royals at 2.72 (FanDuel) and the Cardinals at 1.48 (FanDuel). The over/under is set at 7.5, with the over at 1.95 (FanDuel) and the under at 1.87 (FanDuel).

My best bet for this matchup? Take the under 7.5. Both Ragans and Liberatore have shown promise on the mound, and I expect a low-scoring affair. The Royals' offense, while potent, has been inconsistent, and the Cardinals' pitching staff has been solid. With the under priced at 1.87 (FanDuel), I think it's a solid value bet.

So, there you have it, folks. The under 7.5 is my top pick for this matchup. Take it to the bank, and let's cash in on some Missouri magic.

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