St. Louis Cardinals vs. Miami Marlins Prediction, Odds & Pitching Matchup for August 19, 2025

Tuesday, August 19th, 2025

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Miami Marlins: Game Preview - August 19, 2025

The St. Louis Cardinals take on the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park in Miami for a pivotal National League matchup. The Cardinals (62-64), currently fourth in the NL Central, lead the series 1-0 against the Marlins (59-66), who sit third in the NL East.

Pitching Probables

For St. Louis, Michael McGreevy (4-2, 4.41 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 28 strikeouts) is slated to start on the mound. The Marlins will counter with Edward Cabrera (6-6, 3.34 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 120 strikeouts). Oddsmakers currently favor the Marlins at -143, with the Cardinals at +120 and the over/under set at 8 runs.

Team Performance

The Marlins hold a 28-32 home record and have tallied 123 home runs this season, ranking 10th in the National League. Averaging around 1.0 home runs per game, their lineup looks to find a spark at home.

St. Louis has struggled on the road with a 27-34 record but maintains a .249 team batting average—good for eighth in the NL. This matchup marks the fifth meeting between the clubs this season, with the season series locked at 2-2.

Top Performers

Xavier Edwards has amassed 19 doubles, four triples, two homers, and 34 RBI for the Marlins. Recently, Jakob Marsee has heated up, going 11 for 33 with four doubles, three home runs, and 12 RBI over the past 10 games.

On the Cardinals' side, Alec Burleson stands out with 19 doubles, one triple, and 15 home runs. Pedro Pages has also been productive, hitting 14 for 32 with three doubles, three home runs, and 10 RBI in his last 10 contests.

Recent Form

The Marlins have hit a rough patch, going 2-8 in their last 10 games while batting .235 and posting a 6.07 ERA, being outscored by 17 runs. The Cardinals are 4-6 over the same span with a .252 batting average, a 4.40 ERA, and have been outscored by nine runs.

Injury Report

Marlins: Graham Pauley (10-Day IL, oblique), Kyle Stowers (10-Day IL, oblique), Jesus Tinoco (60-Day IL, forearm), Connor Norby (10-Day IL, wrist), Max Meyer (60-Day IL, hip), Related Links

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