Marlins vs Cardinals Odds, Picks & Prediction – August 19, 2025

The Cardinals (61–64) will play the Marlins (59–65) in the evening on Tuesday, August 19, at LoanDepot Park. St. Louis responds with Matthew Liberatore (6-10, 4.08 ERA), while Miami sends dependable right-hander Eury Pérez (5-3, 3.58 ERA) to the mound. As both teams strive for Wild Card positioning in the NL, the contrast between Pérez’s command and Liberatore’s inconsistency creates the ideal environment for an exciting game.

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Match Overview

Detail	Information
Date	Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Time	6:40 PM ET
Venue	loanDepot park, Miami, FL
Teams	St. Louis Cardinals @ Miami Marlins
League	Major League Baseball (MLB)

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The St. Louis Cardinals will take on the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, with first pitch scheduled for 6:40 PM ET. The Marlins enter the game as favourites with a moneyline of approximately 1.74, while the Cardinals are underdogs around 2.15. The over/under is set at 8 runs, with both Over and Under offering even odds of 1.91.

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Game Odds & Lines

Bet Type	Odds
Moneyline	Miami: 1.74 • St. Louis: 2.15
Run Line	Miami −1.5: ~2.54 • St. Louis +1.5: ~1.54
Total Runs (O/U)	Over 8: 1.91 • Under 8: 1.91

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Starting Pitchers

Team	Starting Pitcher
Miami Marlins	Eury Pérez (5-3, 3.58 ERA)
St. Louis Cardinals	Matthew Liberatore (6-10, 4.08 ERA)

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Weather & Ballpark Conditions

Conditions are playable as weather will be on sunnier side.

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Last 5 Games Record

• Miami Marlins: W, L, L, L, W (recent form mixed)
• St. Louis Cardinals: L, L, L, L, L (five-game losing streak)

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Head-to-Head Record

• Season Series: Not explicitly stated, but Marlins have a slight edge per ATS.io betting narrative.

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Key Insights & Betting Trends

• Stats Insider’s model gives the Marlins a 52% chance to win, yet identifies a 3.2% value edge on Cardinals +1.5.
• The Cardinals are on a five-game losing streak, while Marlins snapped a three-game skid with a win over Boston.
• Injuries: Multiple day-to-day and longer-term injuries affect both rosters—but specific context suggests limited depth, especially for St. Louis.

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Expert Picks & Recommended Bets

• Moneyline: Cardinals @ 2.15 — value play due to model edge
• Run Line: Cardinals +1.5 @ 1.54 — strong covering potential
• Total Runs: Under 8 @ 1.91 — lean toward lower scoring given tendencies

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Marlins vs. Cardinals Predicted Outcome

Eury Pérez brings control and consistency to the mound, while Matthew Liberatore has struggled with results and volatility. Despite Miami’s slight advantage in win probability, the value lies with St. Louis on the run line. Expect a competitive, relatively low-scoring contest—Cardinals win 4–3, covering the +1.5 spread.

Sources: https://www.oddsshark.com/nba/, https://www.cbssports.com/nba, https://www.foxsports.com/articles/nba/, https://www.mybookie.ag/sportsbook/