
Twins vs. Cardinals Prediction, Odds, Picks - March 27
Pablo Lopez and Sonny Gray are the scheduled starters when the Minnesota Twins and St. Louis Cardinals play on Opening Day at Busch Stadium, at 4:15 p.m. ET. The Cardinals are listed as -105 moneyline underdogs in this matchup against the favored Twins (-114). Minnesota (-1.5) is favored on the run line. A 7.5-run over/under is set in the game.
Check out everything you need to know from a betting perspective on the Twins-Cardinals game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.
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Twins vs. Cardinals Game Information & Odds
- When: Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 4:15 p.m. ET
- Where: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri
- How to Watch on TV: FDSMW and MNNT
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Run Line | Favorite Run Line Odds | Underdog Run Line Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | -114 | -105 | 7.5 | -103 | -117 | -1.5 | +150 | -181 |
Twins vs. Cardinals Prediction
- Score Prediction: Cardinals 5, Twins 4
- Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Twins 56%, Cardinals 44%
Twins vs. Cardinals Betting Insights
- The Twins were favored on the moneyline 113 total times last season. They went 63-50 in those games.
- When it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -114 or shorter last year, Minnesota finished with a record of 61-48 (56%).
- The implied moneyline probablility in this matchup gives the Twins a 53.3% chance to win.
- Last season, the Cardinals won 42 out of the 83 games, or 50.6%, in which they were the underdog.
Twins Player Insights
- Willi Castro finished last season with a .247 batting average while adding 12 home runs and 60 RBI.
- Carlos Correa hit .310 with an OBP of .388 and a slugging percentage of .517.
- Ryan Jeffers slugged 21 home runs and collected 64 RBI last season while batting .226.
- Byron Buxton hit .279 with an OBP of .335, and a slugging percentage of .524.
Twins Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | 0.5 (-230) | 1.5 (+145) | - | 0.5 (+210) |
| Byron Buxton | 0.5 (-190) | 1.5 (+130) | - | 0.5 (+165) |
| Willi Castro | 0.5 (-170) | 0.5 (-175) | - | 0.5 (+230) |
| Ty France | 0.5 (-195) | 0.5 (-200) | - | 0.5 (+215) |
| Trevor Larnach | 0.5 (-160) | 0.5 (-165) | - | 0.5 (+200) |
Cardinals Player Insights
- Brendan Donovan accumulated 163 hits with a batting average of .278 last season.
- Alec Burleson hit 21 home runs with 78 RBI last year.
- Masyn Winn hit .267 last season with 32 doubles, five triples, 15 home runs and 41 walks.
- Nolan Arenado hit .272 with 23 doubles, 16 home runs and 44 walks.
Cardinals Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lars Nootbaar | 0.5 (-215) | 1.5 (+140) | - | 0.5 (+225) |
| Brendan Donovan | 0.5 (-245) | 1.5 (+135) | - | 0.5 (+195) |
| Alec Burleson | 0.5 (-225) | 1.5 (+145) | - | 0.5 (+190) |
| Willson Contreras | 0.5 (-155) | 0.5 (-160) | - | 0.5 (+225) |
| Victor Scott II | 0.5 (-150) | 0.5 (-150) | - | 0.5 (+265) |
Nolan Arenado hits a walk-off single to seal Cardinals' victory over Padres
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