St. Louis Cardinals vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction & Picks - MLB

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St. Louis Cardinals
4/2/25 13:15
Los Angeles Angels

Prediction:

 

Under 8 runs.

-107
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 by Carlos Zabala in MLB Picks

The betting odds placed the Cardinals as favorites over the Angels in all three games of the series, but the Angels already took Game 1, and this team, with some big-name reinforcements for 2025, has a 3-1 record to start the year.

However, of all the Angels' acquisitions, the most significant was Japanese pitcher Kikuchi, who was supposed to serve as the team's ace but didn't have luck in his debut in Chicago against the White Sox. Kikuchi pitched 6.0 IP, allowed 5 hits and 3 ER, and ended up taking the L. At least he remained consistent in what he does best, striking out batters and getting 5.

It will also be Sonny Gray's second start in his second straight season as the Cards' ace. Gray had a somewhat better line than Kikuchi, as he did win in his debut against the Twins, pitching 5 innings and allowing 2 ER.

Arenado, Nootbaar, and Donovan are expected to bat for the Cardinals again, and Trout, Ward, and Soler are expected to bat for the Angels.

St. Louis Cardinals vs Los Angeles Angels Form

Table

Teams Pts P W L
20 St. Louis Cardinals
0.481 162 78 84
25 Los Angeles Angels
0.444 162 72 90

St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Angels Latest Matches

St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals Latest matches
W L W W L L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Apr 1, 2025 - MLB

St. Louis Cardinals
7 :  9
Los Angeles Angels

Mar 31, 2025 - MLB

St. Louis Cardinals
4 :  5
Los Angeles Angels

Mar 29, 2025 - MLB

St. Louis Cardinals
5 :  1
Minnesota Twins

Mar 27, 2025 - MLB

St. Louis Cardinals
5 :  3
Minnesota Twins

Sep 19, 2024 - MLB

St. Louis Cardinals
2 :  3
Pittsburgh Pirates

Sep 18, 2024 - MLB

St. Louis Cardinals
10 :  5
Pittsburgh Pirates
W L W W L L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Apr 1, 2025 - MLB

St. Louis Cardinals
7 :  9
Los Angeles Angels

Mar 31, 2025 - MLB

St. Louis Cardinals
4 :  5
Los Angeles Angels

Mar 29, 2025 - MLB

St. Louis Cardinals
5 :  1
Minnesota Twins

Mar 27, 2025 - MLB

St. Louis Cardinals
5 :  3
Minnesota Twins

Sep 19, 2024 - MLB

St. Louis Cardinals
2 :  3
Pittsburgh Pirates

Sep 18, 2024 - MLB

St. Louis Cardinals
10 :  5
Pittsburgh Pirates
L L L L L L
Victories

0/6 (0%)

Defeats

6/6 (100%)

Sep 13, 2024 - MLB

Toronto Blue Jays
4 :  3
St. Louis Cardinals

Aug 13, 2024 - MLB

Cincinnati Reds
4 :  1
St. Louis Cardinals

Aug 10, 2024 - MLB

Kansas City Royals
8 :  3
St. Louis Cardinals

Aug 2, 2024 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
6 :  3
St. Louis Cardinals

Aug 1, 2024 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
5 :  4
St. Louis Cardinals

Jul 24, 2024 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
5 :  0
St. Louis Cardinals
Los Angeles Angels
Los Angeles Angels Latest matches
L L W W W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Apr 1, 2025 - MLB

St. Louis Cardinals
7 :  9
Los Angeles Angels

Mar 31, 2025 - MLB

St. Louis Cardinals
4 :  5
Los Angeles Angels

Mar 30, 2025 - MLB

Chicago White Sox
2 :  3
Los Angeles Angels

Mar 29, 2025 - MLB

Chicago White Sox
0 :  1
Los Angeles Angels

Mar 27, 2025 - MLB

Chicago White Sox
8 :  1
Los Angeles Angels

Sep 29, 2024 - MLB

Los Angeles Angels
0 :  8
Texas Rangers
W L W L L L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Sep 29, 2024 - MLB

Los Angeles Angels
0 :  8
Texas Rangers

Sep 15, 2024 - MLB

Los Angeles Angels
4 :  6
Houston Astros

Sep 14, 2024 - MLB

Los Angeles Angels
3 :  5
Houston Astros

Sep 4, 2024 - MLB

Los Angeles Angels
10 :  1
Los Angeles Dodgers

Sep 3, 2024 - MLB

Los Angeles Angels
2 :  6
Los Angeles Dodgers

Sep 1, 2024 - MLB

Los Angeles Angels
3 :  2
Seattle Mariners
L L W W W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Apr 1, 2025 - MLB

St. Louis Cardinals
7 :  9
Los Angeles Angels

Mar 31, 2025 - MLB

St. Louis Cardinals
4 :  5
Los Angeles Angels

Mar 30, 2025 - MLB

Chicago White Sox
2 :  3
Los Angeles Angels

Mar 29, 2025 - MLB

Chicago White Sox
0 :  1
Los Angeles Angels

Mar 27, 2025 - MLB

Chicago White Sox
8 :  1
Los Angeles Angels

Sep 20, 2024 - MLB

Houston Astros
9 :  7
Los Angeles Angels

St. Louis Cardinals against Los Angeles Angels : Head to Head (H2H)

St. Louis Cardinals

40 %

Los Angeles Angels

60 %

Apr 1, 2025 - MLB

St. Louis Cardinals
7 :  9
Los Angeles Angels

Mar 31, 2025 - MLB

St. Louis Cardinals
4 :  5
Los Angeles Angels

May 15, 2024 - MLB

Los Angeles Angels
7 :  2
St. Louis Cardinals

May 14, 2024 - MLB

Los Angeles Angels
6 :  7
St. Louis Cardinals

May 13, 2024 - MLB

Los Angeles Angels
5 :  10
St. Louis Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals - Los Angeles Angels Key Points

  1. Cardinals have won every game this season where they were among the betting odds of -105 or higher
  2. As of Tuesday, the Cardinals had hit seven home runs in four games
  3. Angels are among the top three teams with the fewest doubles so far
  4. Trout was batting 0.77 before Tuesday's Game 2 against the Cardinals

Our St. Louis Cardinals vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction

In this still very young MLB season, Trout and Soler haven't been able to contribute much to wins, but they've responded to bats like Ward's and a pitching that, for now, remains effective in keeping games close. The Cardinals didn't strike out much in the series against the Twins, but Kikuchi is an expert at inducing non-contact swings. Game 3 could be a low-scoring game, unlike Game 1. Our prediction for Angels vs Cardinals is: Under 8 runs.

Prediction:

 

Under 8 runs.

-107
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