Prop Bets: St. Louis Cardinals VS Tampa Bay Rays 2025-08-21
Cardinals vs. Rays: A Tale of Two "Almost" Teams
The St. Louis Cardinals (-114) and Tampa Bay Rays (+104) clash in a game that’s about as exciting as a spreadsheet audit. Both teams score roughly 4.5 runs per game, so expect a “let’s not hit home runs” contest. The Cardinals, favored at -114, have a 53% implied chance to win—because nothing says “confidence” like being only slightly better than a coin flip. The Rays, though, have a 47% shot as underdogs, which is basically their full-time identity.
Pitcher Props:
- Sonny Gray (Cardinals): Bet Over 2.5 earned runs (-130). He’s not Drew Rasmussen, but he’ll probably still leak a few.
- Joe Boyle (Rays): Under 3.5 hits allowed (-170). If he survives the first inning, he’s golden.
Player Props to Steal Your Attention:
- Lars Nootbaar (Cardinals): Over 0.5 hits (-208). He’s a lock to get a hit… or the Rays will just forfeit.
- Willson Contreras: Over 1.5 total bases (+120). If he doesn’t, consider buying a vowel.
Why It’s a Pick’em:
The total is set at 8.5 runs (Over +100, Under -120). With both teams averaging 4.5 runs, this’ll be a “let’s not swing at anything” slugfest. Bet the Under if you’ve had enough of baseball.
Final Prediction:
The Cardinals win 3-2 in 10 innings, because nothing says “thrill” like a game that ends with a balk. Stay hydrated, folks—it’s a marathon of mediocrity.
Created: Aug. 21, 2025, 11:59 a.m. GMT