The New York Yankees take on the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday at Busch Stadium. Here’s the prediction for the Yankees vs Cardinals game.
After edging out the Cardinals 4-3 in Friday’s opener, the Yankees will look to secure back-to-back wins with Max Fried on the mound.
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Betting Preview for New York Yankees vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Venue: Busch Stadium
- Date: Saturday, August 16th, 2025
- Time: 7:15 PM ET
- Teams: New York Yankees vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Odds as provided by 1XBet
Betting on the New York Yankees
- 1XBet Spread:
- 1XBet Moneyline: -120
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 8.5
The Yankees have been steady offensively, scoring 4.4 runs per game in their last five. Despite Max Fried’s recent struggles (1-4, 6.12 ERA in his last five starts), he has been excellent against the Cardinals, going 3-0 while allowing just one run per game in his last three outings against them. If the bullpen holds firm, New York’s bats can give them the edge.
Betting on the St. Louis Cardinals
- 1XBet Spread:
- 1XBet Moneyline: +100
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 8.5
The Cardinals will turn to Sonny Gray, who has been inconsistent (3-2, 6.26 ERA in his last five starts) but has posted two stellar performances recently, giving up only one run over seven innings against both the Dodgers and Cubs. He also won his last two starts against the Yankees, giving St. Louis a chance if their offense can support him.
Match Plug Prediction for New York Yankees vs St. Louis Cardinals
This is shaping up to be a close contest with two struggling yet capable pitchers on the mound. While Gray has shown he can shut down the Yankees, New York’s offense and bullpen depth should give them the slight advantage.
Final Prediction: Yankees to win.
