St. Louis Cardinals @ Washington Nationals - May 10, 2025

As a seasoned bettor with years of experience under my belt, let me tell you that there’s something about the matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Washington Nationals that gets my betting instincts tingling. Both teams are looking for a much-needed victory, but I have a hunch that the Cardinals are poised to extend their impressive six-game winning streak.

First off, let’s talk about Andre Pallante. He’s not exactly lighting up the scoreboard with his 2-2 record and a 4.8 ERA, but I’ve learned over the years that sometimes it’s less about individual stats and more about how a player is performing at this moment in time. Pallante has been part of a team that’s on fire right now; they’re riding high on confidence after those recent wins, including an emphatic 10-0 blowout against these same Nationals just days ago.

On the flip side, we have Trevor Williams taking the mound for Washington. With a record of 2-3 and an ERA hovering around 5.4, he’s been struggling to find his footing this season. The Nationals’ pitching staff has faced challenges lately, making it even tougher for them to contain opposing hitters—especially one like St. Louis who averages nearly 4.6 runs per game with a batting average of .257.

Speaking of batting stats, let’s break it down further: The Cardinals are averaging 8.8 hits per game compared to Washington’s modest 8.1 hits per game, so you can see where there might be some value here in favor of St. Louis as they step up to bat against Williams tonight.

Now let’s not forget about trends; they’re crucial in our betting world! The Cardinals are undefeated in their last five games straight-up (SU) and against the spread (ATS). Conversely, Washington is on a downward spiral losing three straight games at home and only managing to cover once in their last five outings at Nationals Park.

The oddsmakers opened this game with St. Louis as -122 favorites—a number I’m more than comfortable laying down considering what we’ve seen recently from both squads—and while I typically keep my superstitions close to heart when placing bets (I always wear my lucky socks), I feel confident backing the Cardinals tonight.

As for the total runs? I’m leaning towards the over on this one as well—both teams have shown signs of offensive prowess lately despite their struggles overall: St. Louis has gone over in seven out of its last nine games while Washington has done so in five out of their last six contests.

So mark it down: I’ve got my money on the Cardinals to secure another win against a floundering Nationals team tonight—and I’m expecting plenty of runs along the way! Let’s hope those lucky socks work their magic again!