St. Louis Cardinals @ Washington Nationals - May 9, 2025

As a seasoned bettor, I can tell you that every game has its own story and the upcoming match between the St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals on Friday night is no different. The Cardinals are riding high on a five-game winning streak, and they’ll be looking to extend it against a struggling Nationals team at Nationals Park.

Let’s break down what we have in front of us. The Cardinals will send Erick Fedde to the mound, who has had a rough season with a 2-3 record and an ERA hovering around 4.34. However, this is baseball, folks—any pitcher can get hot on any given night. He’ll need to channel some of that energy from his recent success as he faces off against Mitchell Parker for the Nationals.

Parker boasts a slightly better record at 3-2 with an ERA of about 5.34, which suggests he might give up runs early if the Cardinals come out swinging like they have been lately. Just looking at their batting stats gives me confidence; St. Louis averages nearly 4.6 runs per game with a solid .255 batting average compared to Washington’s lackluster .234 average.

On top of that, the Cardinals have shown consistency in their last few games—they’re not just winning; they’re covering spreads too, going 5-0 against the spread in those last five outings. It’s hard to ignore how dominant they’ve been lately both offensively and defensively after their recent thrashing of Pittsburgh with a clean sheet victory.

Now let’s talk totals; oddsmakers set the line at 8.5 for this matchup, but given how both teams have been hitting recently—I see considerable value in betting on the OVER here. The total has gone OVER in six of St. Louis’s last eight games and four of Washington’s last five as well—there’s no denying these offenses are capable of lighting up the scoreboard if given half a chance.

Considering all these factors: I’m predicting that tonight is going to be another win for the Cardinals as they continue their quest for supremacy over mediocre opponents like Washington—who are currently sitting just below them in terms of overall performance this season (17-21). I’m confident we’ll see plenty of action at the plate leading to runs galore.

So if you’re considering placing your bets tonight, I’d back St. Louis on the moneyline—not only do they look poised for another victory but it feels like they’re simply more focused and prepared than their opposition right now.

In summary? Expect a Cardinals win while betting on that total score to fly OVER 8.5! As always, don’t forget your lucky charm before you place those bets; superstitions might just bring you good fortune! Good luck out there!