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St. Louis Cardinals vs Boston Red Sox 4/6/25 MLB Free Pick

Greetings sports fans! We've got a classic showdown on our hands with the St. Louis Cardinals taking on the Boston Red Sox. The Cardinals, coming off a loss, face a Red Sox team on a three-game win streak. Let's dive into the stats for a betting analysis to see where the odds might favor.

At a glance, both teams have 4 wins under their belt. The Cardinals, unfortunately, have one extra loss, coming in with a 4-3 record. Their position is slightly better than the Red Sox at 2nd compared to Boston's 3rd.

The Cardinals have a strong home record (4-2) but they're on the road today where their record isn't as impressive (0-1). On the other side, the Red Sox are defending their home turf where they hold a perfect record (1-0), although their away record is a mere 3-4.

On the scoring front, the Cardinals have a slight edge, averaging 7.3 points per game compared to the Red Sox's 5.0. However, Boston’s defense has been slightly more effective, allowing just 4.3 points against on average, compared to St. Louis’s 5.4.

Looking at the power ratings, we see some interesting figures. The Cardinals hold a win percentage of 0.571 but their power rating is in the negatives at -37.48, with a slight points differential of 0.40. The Red Sox, on the other hand, boast a power rating of 113.37 with a 0.500 win percentage and a marginal points differential of 0.04. This suggests that the Red Sox may have a slight edge in terms of overall team strength.

Now, let's talk odds. The handicap for the Cardinals stands at 1.5 with an odds line of -195. For the Red Sox, they’re favored by -1.5 with an odds line of 165. The money line stands at 104 for the Cardinals and -124 for the Red Sox, indicating oddsmakers are favoring Boston slightly. The over/under for the game is set at 8.5, which, considering the average points scored by each team, could be a close call.

To sum it up, we're looking at a game that could go either way. The Cardinals have a strong offensive record, but the Red Sox have the home-field advantage and a slightly stronger defensive history. The odds are leaning towards the Boston Red Sox, but in a game of baseball, it's anyone's game until the last out. Stay tuned and may the odds be ever in your favor!

The ProCappers predicted final score is for the St. Louis Cardinals to beat the home team Boston Red Sox 6-4

Underdog Sports Free Pick St. Louis Cardinals (+107)