St. Louis Cardinals vs
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Pirates Poised for Victory Against Cardinals in Highly Anticipated Matchup

In the upcoming game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Cardinals hold a 5-2 advantage in the season series and are favored to win with Erick Fedde as their starting pitcher. The Pirates will have Andrew Heaney on the mound. Both teams are coming off impressive series sweeps and will be looking to continue their winning streaks in this matchup. The betting line currently favors St. Louis at -125. Stay tuned for our prediction on the outcome of this exciting game between these longstanding rivals.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals -125 | Pirates +110
• Spread: Cardinals -1.5 (+135) | Pirates +1.5 (-154)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 56%.

St. Louis vs Pittsburgh Stats

St. Louis Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals swept the Cleveland Guardians with a shutout victory, improving their record to 47-38 and placing them third in the NL Central, 2.5 games behind the Cubs. In the game, St. Louis had notable offensive performances from Masyn Winn, Nolan Arenado, and Victor Scott II. Pitcher Matthew Liberatore earned the win with six scoreless innings. Erick Fedde will make his 17th start for the Cardinals with a 3-7 record and a 4.11 ERA. St. Louis is ranked 9th in offense, 17th in defense, and holds a 46-38 record with a power ranking of 8.

Pittsburgh Pirates Analysis

The Pittsburgh Pirates achieved their fifth win in seven games by sweeping the New York Mets at home in the series finale on Sunday. Despite their overall record of 35-50 and position at the bottom of the NL Central, the Pirates showcased a strong offensive performance with 16 hits against the Mets. Key players such as Henry Davis, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Oneil Cruz, Tommy Pham, and Bryan Reynolds contributed to the team's success. Mike Burrows and Carmen Mlodzinski delivered solid pitching performances to secure the win. In the upcoming game, Andrew Heaney will make his 17th start of the season with a record of 3-7 and a 4.48 ERA. The Pirates have a power ranking of 20 and rank 29th in offense, scoring an average of 3.33 runs per game. In their recent matchups, the St. Louis Cardinals have struggled against the Pirates, going 0-3 in their last three games.

Pirates poised for victory against Cardinals after impressive weekend sweeps

Both teams are coming off impressive weekend sweeps, with the St. Louis Cardinals defeating the Cleveland Guardians and the Pittsburgh Pirates overwhelming the New York Mets. The Pirates outscored the Mets 30-4 in their three-game series, while the Cardinals dominated the Guardians 21-6 in their matchups. Both starting pitchers have struggled recently, with Fedde going winless in his last eight starts and Heaney winless in his last six. With both teams showing similar recent performance, it is likely that the home team, Pittsburgh, will have the advantage in this upcoming game. The Pirates have exhibited a renewed sense of confidence, making them the favorable choice for this match.

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