St. Louis Cardinals vs
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St. Louis Cardinals set to face Pittsburgh Pirates in crucial NL Central matchup at PNC Park

In Tuesday night's game, the St. Louis Cardinals (47-38) will face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates (35-50) at PNC Park in an attempt to move up the NL Central standings. Andre Pallante (5-4, 4.43 ERA) will start for the Cardinals, while Paul Skenes (4-7, 2.12 ERA) will take the mound for the Pirates. St. Louis has a strong 7-3 record in their last 10 games against Pittsburgh. Despite Pittsburgh opening as the betting favorite at -162, the line has remained unchanged. The outcome of this Cardinals vs. Pirates matchup will be revealed in our prediction. **This preview was written prior to Monday's game.**

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals +145 | Pirates -162
• Spread: Cardinals +1.5 (-155) | Pirates -1.5 (+135)
• Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 62%.

St. Louis vs Pittsburgh Stats

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals recently earned their second consecutive road series win by sweeping Cleveland over the weekend. They are currently third in the NL Central standings, just half a game behind Milwaukee. With a win on Tuesday, they have the opportunity to move into second place in the standings. The Cardinals average 4.74 runs per game, ranking seventh in the league, with a batting average of .255 (sixth) and an on-base percentage of .325 (sixth). Alec Burleson leads the team with a .298 batting average, while Willson Contreras leads in home runs (11) and RBI (51). Defensively, the Cardinals give up an average of 4.21 runs per game (16th) with opponents hitting .249 against them (21st). Their ERA is 3.91 (16th) and WHIP is 1.26 (14th). Despite a recent loss to the Cubs, pitcher Pallante has a record of 1-1 and a 2.65 ERA in 16 games against Pittsburgh. In terms of power rankings, the Cardinals are ranked 9 overall, with a ranking of 9 in offense, 17 in defense, and a season record of 47-38.

Pittsburgh Pirates Analysis

The Pittsburgh Pirates bounced back with a three-game sweep of the Mets after a series loss to Milwaukee. They are looking to continue their momentum and secure their second consecutive series win in their upcoming game on Tuesday. Despite ranking low in offensive statistics such as runs scored and batting average, the Pirates have shown strength in pitching with a relatively low runs allowed per game and opponent batting average. Andrew McCutchen leads the team in batting average, while Oneil Cruz leads in home runs and Bryan Reynolds leads in RBI. In their last matchup, the Pirates defeated St. Louis, who struggled in their recent games against Pittsburgh. With a power ranking of 5, the Pirates have shown a strong defensive performance and will look to build on their recent successes.

Pittsburgh Pirates Favored Against St. Louis Cardinals in Upcoming Game

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been performing well in their recent games, winning five out of their last seven matchups. On the other hand, the St. Louis Cardinals have won three out of their last five games. Pittsburgh appears to have the upper hand in this upcoming game due to their strong batting against right-handed pitchers, particularly because they will be facing Pallante, who has struggled on the mound in his recent away games, allowing a total of 10 runs in his last three starts. Additionally, St. Louis' bullpen has been struggling in away games, making it difficult for them to contain the Pirates' offense. Conversely, the Cardinals have faced difficulties against Skenes, who has been a dominant force on the mound in his recent home games, only giving up three runs in his last three starts. Considering these factors, it is advisable to consider betting on the Pittsburgh Pirates to win.

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