Tampa Bay Rays vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Pick & Prediction for MLB on 3/26

MLB game preview

The Tampa Bay Rays and the St. Louis Cardinals will kick off their MLB regular season on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The game will take place at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. Both teams are starting the season with a clean slate, each having a record of 0-0.

On the mound, the Rays will have Drew Rasmussen starting, while the Cardinals will counter with Matthew Liberatore. With no stats available for either pitcher, fans will be eager to see how they perform. The weather forecast predicts a warm day with a light breeze and clear skies, setting the stage for an exciting afternoon of baseball.

Tampa Bay Rays Team Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays are coming off a close loss to the Atlanta Braves, with a score of 3-2. The Rays managed 6 hits but had no extra-base hits or home runs. Cam Booser started for the Rays, pitching one inning with no hits or earned runs allowed.

In their previous game, the Rays secured a solid 7-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. They collected 11 hits, including 4 extra-base hits and 2 home runs. Steven Matz delivered a strong performance as the starting pitcher, throwing 5 scoreless innings.

Earlier in the week, the Rays faced a tough 14-1 loss against the Toronto Blue Jays. The team only managed 4 hits, with Carson Williams providing the lone home run. Nick Martinez struggled on the mound, giving up 11 earned runs over 3 and 2/3 innings.

Rays vs Cardinals Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Tampa Bay Rays vs. St. Louis Cardinals
  • Venue: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO
  • Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Rays Moneyline -124, Cardinals Moneyline +105

St. Louis Cardinals Team Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals have had a strong run in their recent games. They secured a 3-2 win against the Houston Astros on March 22nd. Michael McGreevy pitched 5 innings, allowing just one earned run. Jordan Walker was a standout hitter, going 2 for 4 with a home run.

In their game against the Miami Marlins on March 21st, the Cardinals won 7-4. Mason Molina had a challenging start, giving up four earned runs in 3 2/3 innings. However, Thomas Saggese provided key hits, including a home run, which helped the Cardinals clinch the win.

The Cardinals continued their winning streak with a 4-3 victory over the New York Mets on March 20th. Matthew Liberatore impressed on the mound, pitching 5 innings without giving up an earned run. Ramón Urías and Iván Herrera each hit home runs to lead the Cardinals to another close win.

BTB Betting Pick

The Tampa Bay Rays are favored to win with a moneyline of -124. The St. Louis Cardinals have a moneyline of +105. Based on the odds, picking the Rays to win is recommended as they are the favorites in this matchup.

The total for the game is set at 7.5 runs with both the over and under at -111. With no current stats available, the decision leans towards the under. This is because the line suggests a lower-scoring game.