St. Louis Cardinals vs Toronto Blue Jays Picks and Predictions June 9th 2025

St. Louis Cardinals vs Toronto Blue Jays June 9th 2025

The Toronto Blue Jays will visit the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Monday, June 9, 2025. The game is set to start at 7:45 PM under clear skies with a warm breeze. Fans can catch the action on SNET as the Blue Jays, led by manager John Schneider, look to improve their 13-17 road record.

On the other side, the St. Louis Cardinals, managed by Oliver Marmol, have a strong 22-11 home record this season. They aim to maintain their edge at home. Toronto’s José Berríos will face off against St. Louis’ Andre Pallante on the mound. With both teams close in their division standings, this game holds importance for both sides.

Blue Jays vs Cardinals Key Information

• Sport: Baseball
• Teams: Toronto Blue Jays vs. St. Louis Cardinals
• Venue: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO
• Date: Monday, June 9, 2025
• Betting Odds: Blue Jays MoneyLine -113, Cardinals MoneyLine -106

The Blue Jays Can Win If…

The Toronto Blue Jays recently fell to the Minnesota Twins 6-3. Despite the loss, George Springer and Alan Roden each contributed an RBI. The team managed five hits and two extra-base hits, showing they can still produce offensively even in defeat.

The Blue Jays have a solid lineup that can make a difference. They rank 6th in batting average at .254 and 8th in on-base percentage at .326. Their ability to get on base and hit doubles, where they rank 7th, could be key to winning the next game.

José Berríos will start for the Blue Jays, bringing a 3.67 ERA and a WHIP of 1.28. In his last start against the Phillies, he allowed just one run over six innings. With Berríos on the mound, the Blue Jays have a strong chance to control the game and secure a win.

The Cardinals Can Win If…

The St. Louis Cardinals recently played a tough game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, losing 7-3. Despite the loss, the Cardinals had 11 hits with Willson Contreras and Alec Burleson leading the way. Michael McGreevy pitched six innings, allowing four earned runs and striking out five.

The Cardinals have a strong batting average of .257, ranking third in the league. They also rank fourth in doubles with 114, showing their ability to get extra-base hits. Their lineup includes top hitters like Brendan Donovan, who has a .314 average, and Iván Herrera, with a .333 average.

Andre Pallante will start for the Cardinals with a 4-3 record. He’ll aim to improve his 4.91 ERA against the Blue Jays. With solid hitting and Pallante on the mound, the Cardinals have a good chance to win their next game.

The Lean

The Blue Jays are favored with a moneyline of -113, while the Cardinals are at -106. Based on the data, the Blue Jays have a slight edge in batting average and on-base percentage. My model projects the Blue Jays to win 5-4. Therefore, the recommendation is to pick the Blue Jays to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 8.5. The Blue Jays and Cardinals both have mid-tier pitching stats with earned run averages around 4. My model projects a total score of 9 runs. Given this projection, the recommendation is to take the over on 8.5 runs.

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Series Preview: Cardinals vs. Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays present perhaps the stiffest challenge of the season for St. Louis right-hander Andre Pallante. For a full MLB preview of the three-game set at Busch Stadium, click here.

Pallante (4–3, 4.91 ERA) has whiffed just 44 batters in 66 innings, while Toronto’s lineup has struck out only 446 times—fewest in the majors. If history holds, Monday’s opener shapes up as a heavy contact game, putting a premium on ground-ball outs rather than swing-and-miss stuff.

Pallante Seeks to Refine His Approach

Coming off back-to-back rough outings (11 runs allowed on 13 hits and three walks), Pallante leaned on his sinker and four-seamer to induce soft contact. “When I throw my sinker out over the plate, they’re able to hit it the other way,” he said. “I need to adjust my mix so they’re more likely to pop up or hit a softer grounder.”

Manager Oliver Marmol remains confident: “He’s in the zone and not walking guys. He just needs to fine-tune the sequence.” Bettors looking for angle-driven insights can consult our expert betting guide for more on Pallante’s arsenal.

Team Trends and Recent Form

St. Louis snapped a two-game skid by taking two of three from the Dodgers last weekend. Meanwhile, Toronto’s nine-of-10 surge ended with a 6–3 loss at Minnesota on Sunday. Outfielder George Springer has been a key catalyst, piling up two homers, three runs and four RBIs in his last four outings while posting a .852 OPS under new hitting coach David Popkins.

For real-time picks on how these trends might influence Monday’s money lines, check out our latest MLB picks. Ready to pull the trigger? You can buy picks straight from our pros.

Opposing Arm: Jose Berríos Outlook

Toronto will counter with Jose Berríos (2–2, 3.67 ERA), who has logged four consecutive quality starts, yielding six runs over 24 innings. In five career outings vs. St. Louis, he’s 3–0 with a 3.16 ERA and 36 strikeouts in 31 1/3 frames.

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