Game Details
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Venue: loanDepot Park, Miami
- Series Status: Cardinals lead 3–2 in season series
- Broadcast: FDSMW, FDSFL, ESPN
Pitching Matchup
- Cardinals: Andre Pallante (6–10, 5.04 ERA, 88 K)
- Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (6–11, 6.31 ERA, 97 K)
Both starters have struggled this season, but Alcantara has shown flashes of brilliance, allowing one or fewer earned runs in three of his last five outings.
Players to Watch
St. Louis Cardinals
- Alec Burleson: .287 AVG, 20 doubles, 15 HR
- Willson Contreras: 16 HR, 66 RBI – team leader in both categories
- Lars Nootbaar: 14-for-43 (.326) over last 10 games
- Miami Marlins
- Xavier Edwards: .302 AVG, 19 doubles, 34 RBI
- Jakob Marsee: 11-for-33 (.333), 3 HR, 13 RBI in last 10 games
- Agustin Ramirez: 27 doubles, 18 HR, .238 AVG
Betting Insights
The Marlins are slight favorites despite a 2–8 skid over their last 10 games. Cardinals have won 3 of their last 7 as underdogs and are riding a 3-game road win streak.
Game Odds
St. Louis Cardinals 8.5
Miami Marlins – 126
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, August 19, 2025
