Cardinals vs Royals Prediction and MLB Tips - 5 June 2025
Last updated: Jun 4, 2025, 10:45PM | Published: Jun 3, 2025, 6:29PM
The St. Louis Cardinals will face the Kansas City Royals in MLB action at Busch Stadium on Thursday, commencing at 9:45am AEST.
Miles Mikolas (4-2, 3.90 ERA) will start on the mound for the Cardinals, pitting him against Noah Cameron (2-1, 1.05 ERA) for the Royals.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Cardinals vs Royals game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's St. Louis vs Kansas City MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Cardinals a 51% chance of beating the Royals at Busch Stadium.
Cardinals vs Royals: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Busch Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Cardinals $1.77, Royals $2.10
- Line: Cardinals -1.5 ($2.60), Royals +1.5 ($1.53)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Cardinals at $1.77 and the Royals at $2.10.
The Cardinals are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Royals, with odds of $2.60 available at TAB.
For the underdog Royals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.53.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Royals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 66% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Cardinals vs Royals: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Kansas City at $2.10 with TAB
- Line: Royals +1.5 at $1.53 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Cardinals vs Royals betting tips are based on detailed modelling and gambling expertise to give you the best possible advice every time.
While the Cardinals have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Royals to win is our recommended option due to the 3.0% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is crucial to being profitable in the long run.
Cardinals vs Royals: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the St. Louis vs Kansas City game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the St. Louis vs Kansas City match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips for every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Cardinals vs Royals: Essential Details
The match-up between the Cardinals and Royals at Busch Stadium is scheduled to commence at 9:45am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: St. Louis Cardinals vs Kansas City Royals
- Date: Thursday 5 June 2025
- Time: 9:45am AEST
- Venue: Busch Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our St. Louis vs Kansas City predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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