St. Louis Cardinals @ Baltimore Orioles - May 26, 2025

As I sit down to write this preview for the matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, I can’t help but feel a familiar twinge of excitement in my gut. It’s game day, and I’ve got my lucky socks on—because you know how superstitions run deep in this betting world of ours.

Let’s dive into what we can expect from this contest. The Cardinals come into this game with a solid record of 30-23, having won their last three straight games. They’ve been reliable against the spread too, boasting an impressive 15-5 record over their last 20 games. Meanwhile, their opponents tonight—the Orioles—find themselves struggling with a disappointing record of just 18-34. This is not the season Baltimore fans were hoping for.

Starting on the mound for the Cardinals will be Erick Fedde. With a win-loss record of 3-3 and an ERA hovering around 3.8, he’s shown enough consistency to earn some respect this season. His strikeout rate sits comfortably above seven per game, which suggests he knows how to handle pressure situations when they arise.

On the other hand, Charlie Morton takes the mound for Baltimore with a disheartening record of 0-7 and an inflated ERA nearing 6.0. His performance has left much to be desired, and his strikeout numbers are also concerningly low compared to Fedde’s stats. If there ever was a time for Morton to turn things around, it would be tonight—but after watching him flounder through previous outings, I’m not holding my breath.

Offensively speaking, St. Louis is averaging about 4.8 runs per game along with nearly nine hits—a recipe that spells trouble for any pitcher they face. The Orioles’ numbers tell a different story; they’re only managing about 3.8 runs per game with disappointing batting averages below .240—definitely not what you’d want to see if you’re backing them as an underdog.

The odds opened with the Cardinals favored at -120 on the moneyline against Baltimore—a line that feels justified given both teams’ recent performances and pitching matchups. The total opened at 9.5 runs; considering both teams have shown volatility recently—and that Baltimore has seen six of their last nine games go OVER—I’m leaning towards taking those OVER bets more seriously.

So here’s where I stand: I predict that St. Louis will continue their winning streak by defeating Baltimore convincingly tonight while also expecting plenty of offensive fireworks leading us over that total line as well.

As always in baseball betting—stay sharp out there! When it comes down to it, it’s all about spotting value and managing risk like a seasoned pro should! Now let’s hope my lucky socks do their job!