On Monday, May 19, the Detroit Tigers (31-16) will face the St. Louis Cardinals (26-21) at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:45 PM EST. Keider Montero will be pitching for the Tigers, while the Cardinals will send Sonny Gray to the mound.
The Cardinals are looking to bounce back from a 2-1 defeat to the Kansas City Royals, which brings their recent record to an impressive 12-2 over their last 14 games. Conversely, the Tigers come in with momentum, having won 3-2 against the Toronto Blue Jays yesterday, putting them at 5-1 in their last six games and 10-3 over their past 13.
For viewers interested in the game, it will be available through various networks, including FDSNDT and FDSNMW, ensuring fans don’t miss a moment of the action.
In terms of odds, the Tigers are currently listed at +134 on the moneyline, while the Cardinals are at -158. The spread favors St. Louis by 1.5 runs, with a total of 8.0 runs set for the game.
Analyzing the two starting pitchers, Keider Montero has a record of 1-1 with a 4.68 ERA, although his last outing saw him allowing 3 earned runs over 3.1 innings. On the other hand, Sonny Gray boasts a 4-1 record with a 4.50 ERA, yet he struggled in his previous start, giving up 7 earned runs in 3.2 innings.
Experts from NBC Sports predict a close matchup and suggest betting trends, including favoring Detroit at +1.5 against the spread and leaning towards the over on a total of 8.0 runs.
Trends to monitor include the Tigers’ success on the road, winning 12 out of their last 20 matches, and the Cardinals’ recent tendency to end games under the total in 7 of their last 10.
With both teams performing well lately, fans can anticipate an exciting game as they battle for a stronger position in the league standings.