How can I watch the San Diego Padres vs. St. Louis Cardinals game tonight?

Matchup: San Diego Padres vs. St. Louis Cardinals Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025 Time: 7:45 p.m. ET TV Channels: FDSMW and SDPA Live Stream Platform: Hulu + Live TV, with sports add-on (Regional restrictions may apply) Location: St. Louis, Missouri Stadium: Busch Stadium

What are the predictions, odds, and spread for the Padres vs. Cardinals game?

Run Line: Padres +1.5, Cardinals -1.5 Run Line Odds: Padres -175, Cardinals +145

Who are key players to watch on the San Diego Padres?

Manny Machado – Machado led the Padres in 2025 with 18 home runs, a .285 batting average, .346 OBP, .485 SLG, and 61 RBIs. Fernando Tatis Jr. – Tatis Jr. hit 16 home runs, stole 22 bases, and posted a .262 average and .797 OPS. Luis Arraez – Arraez contributed a .285 batting average and led all regulars with 111 hits.

Who are key players to watch on the St. Louis Cardinals?

Willson Contreras – Willson Contreras leads the St. Louis Cardinals in home runs so far in the 2025 season. Alec Burleson – Alec Burleson is a key contributor for the Cardinals, currently tied for second on the team in home runs in 2025. Lars Nootbaar – Lars Nootbaar is an important hitter for the Cardinals, also tied for second on the team in home runs during the 2025 season.

What are the key stats for the San Diego Padres in 2025?

R: 407, AVG: .245, OBP: .314, SLG: .374, OPS: .688, HR: 86, SB: 70, ERA: 3.58, WHIP: 1.23, K: 868, BB: 336, OBA: .230, SV: 35

What are the key stats for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2025?

R: 461, AVG: .252, OBP: .321, SLG: .393, OPS: .714, HR: 100, SB: 57, ERA: 4.21, WHIP: 1.29, K: 754, BB: 279, OBA: .255, SV: 24

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How to watch the San Diego Padres vs. St. Louis Cardinals: First pitch, TV & streaming details for tonight

By Matt Buxbaum | Last updated Jul 24, 2025 5:50 PM ET

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With the MLB season in full swing, the San Diego Padres sit just 5.5 games away from stealing the division lead from the Dodgers. They now face a critical challenge from the St. Louis Cardinals, a team that knows how to upset the masses. With both teams coming off of losses, can the Padres keep their hold on a wild card spot?

How to watch San Diego Padres vs. St. Louis Cardinals game tonight

Matchup: San Diego Padres vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025
Time: 7:45 p.m. ET
TV Channels: FDSMW and SDPA
Live Stream Platform: Hulu + Live TV, with sports add-on (Regional restrictions may apply)
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Stadium: Busch Stadium

Predictions, odds, and spread for San Diego Padres vs. St. Louis Cardinals

Key Line	San Diego Padres	St. Louis Cardinals
Run Line	+1.5	-1.5
Run Line Odds	-175	+145

Key players you need to watch on the San Diego Padres

Manny Machado – Machado led the Padres in 2025 with 18 home runs, a .285 batting average, .346 OBP, .485 SLG, and 61 RBIs, underlining his role as the team's top power and run producer.
Fernando Tatis Jr. – Tatis Jr. hit 16 home runs, stole 22 bases, and posted a .262 average and .797 OPS, providing the Padres with a dynamic combination of power and speed.
Luis Arraez – Arraez contributed a .285 batting average and was a key table-setter for the Padres in 2025, leading all regulars with 111 hits.

Key players you need to watch on the St. Louis Cardinals

Willson Contreras – Willson Contreras leads the St. Louis Cardinals in home runs so far in the 2025 season.
Alec Burleson – Alec Burleson is a key contributor for the Cardinals, currently tied for second on the team in home runs in 2025.
Lars Nootbaar – Lars Nootbaar is an important hitter for the Cardinals, also tied for second on the team in home runs during the 2025 season.

Key stats for San Diego Padres

TEAM 1	R	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	HR	SB	ERA	WHIP	K	BB	OBA	SV
San Diego Padres	407	.245	.314	.374	.688	86	70	3.58	1.23	868	336	.230	35

Key stats for St. Louis Cardinals

TEAM 2	R	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	HR	SB	ERA	WHIP	K	BB	OBA	SV
St. Louis Cardinals	461	.252	.321	.393	.714	100	57	4.21	1.29	754	279	.255	24

Who's winning the San Diego Padres vs. St. Louis Cardinals series?

Though the Padres have motivation, the Cardinals have more to lose, with a must-win needed to advance potentially to the wild card. We can expect a close series on both ends, with both teams fighting for a stop in the loss column. Give me the Cardinals to advance in a nail-biter.