Cardinals vs. Nationals Prediction, Odds, Picks – July 8

Cardinals vs. Nationals Prediction, Odds, Picks – July 8

Updated Jul. 8, 2025, 7:00 p. luckpure.88m. ET

C.J. Abrams and the Washington Nationals are set to face off against the St. Louis Cardinals, with Sonny Gray taking the mound for the Cardinals on Tuesday. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. ET at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals are the moneyline favorites at -237, while the Nationals are listed at +194. St. Louis is favored by 1.5 runs (with odds at -112), and the game total is set at 8 runs.

Here’s everything you need to know from a betting perspective regarding the Cardinals-Nationals game, including the run line, moneyline, total, and expert picks. Stay updated with MLB on FOX Sports.

Cardinals vs. Nationals Game Information & Odds

When: Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 7:45 p.m. panalo by ez mil ET

Where: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri

How to watch on TV: FDSMW and MASN2

Moneyline:
Favorite: Cardinals -237
Underdog: Nationals +194

Total:
Over: 8 (-112)
Under: 8 (-108)

Run Line:
Favorite: Cardinals -1.5 (-112)
Underdog: Nationals +1. jilijili5 (-108)

Cardinals vs. Nationals Prediction

Score Prediction: Cardinals 5, Nationals 4
Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
Win Probabilities: Cardinals 58%, Nationals 42%

Cardinals vs. Nationals Betting Insights

The Cardinals have been favored in 39 games this season, winning 22 of them (56.4%). St. Louis has not been a bigger favorite this season than the -237 moneyline designated for this game. Their win probability, based on the moneyline, stands at 70.3%.

The Nationals have achieved 33 wins out of 74 games where they were listed as underdogs this season. Washington has managed to win only one of five games when the moneyline was set at +194 or worse. Their implied probability of victory stands at 34% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.

Cardinals Recent Betting Performance

The Cardinals hold a 2-1 record in their last three matchups as moneyline favorites over the past 10 games. Across these outings, the combined scores have gone over the set total four times, with all 10 games having set totals. The Cardinals have a balanced record of 5-5-0 against the spread in their last ten games.

Cardinals Recent Stats

Record: 4-6
Runs Per Game: 3.2
Home Runs: 10
ERA: 4.87
K/9: 7.7

Cardinals Player Insights

Brendan Donovan leads the Cardinals with a batting average of .296, ranking him 170th in home runs and 134th in RBIs in the league. He comes into this game with a five-game hitting streak, boasting a .316 average during that span.

Nolan Arenado has contributed significantly with 13 doubles, a triple, 10 home runs, and 24 walks, with a batting average of .244. He currently ranks 107th in home runs and 82nd in RBIs among all major league hitters.

Willson Contreras tops the team in home runs (11) and RBIs (51) and has a two-game hitting streak, hitting .286 with a double and a walk in his last five games. Alec Burleson also adds strength to the lineup with 11 home runs.

Cardinals Team Props

Hits O/U
Willson Contreras: 0.5 (-265)
Thomas Saggese: 0.5 (-245)
Nolan Gorman: 0.5 (-190)
Masyn Winn: 1.5 (+195)
Brendan Donovan: 1. sulasok.5 (+140)

Nationals Recent Betting Performance

The Nationals have posted a 3-6 record in their last nine games as underdogs. When it comes to totals, they have gone 9-1-0 in the last ten games regarding the over. The Nationals also achieved five wins against the spread during this stretch.

Nationals Recent Stats

Record: 4-6
Runs Per Game: 5.5
Home Runs: 4
ERA: 6.40
K/9: 7.4

Nationals Player Insights

James Wood leads Washington in home runs (23), RBIs (67), and batting average (.288), ranking seventh in both home runs and RBIs among all hitters in the league. C.J. Abrams has made his mark with 18 doubles, three triples, 12 home runs, and 24 walks, hitting .285.

Luis Garcia contributes with 19 doubles, seven home runs, and 17 walks, maintaining a batting average of fortune gems jili.265. Nathaniel Lowe records a batting average of .235 alongside 14 doubles, two triples, and 13 home runs.

Nationals Team Props

Hits O/U
Luis Garcia: 0.5 (-250)
C.J. Abrams: 0.5 (-225)
Jake Irvin: –
Riley Adams: 0.5 (-125)
Nathaniel Lowe: 0.5 (-210)

What do you think the outcome will be for the Cardinals and Nationals in this matchup?