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Pittsburgh Pirates Favored to Win Against Struggling St. Louis Cardinals in Pivotal Matchup at Busch Stadium

On Monday at 7:45 p.m. EST, the Pittsburgh Pirates will face off against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals, currently 3rd in the NL Central with a record of 74-75, are on a three-game losing streak. Meanwhile, the Pirates sit at the bottom of the division with a record of 71-78. Both teams are unlikely to make the playoffs this year, but are looking for a win for bragging rights heading into next season. The Pirates are favored to win with a -140 money line and the total is set at seven runs. Paul Skenes will start for the Pirates with an ERA of 2.1, while Andre Pallante will start for the Cardinals with an ERA of 4.13. The opening line had Pittsburgh at -143 but the current line is Pittsburgh -134.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Pirates -134 | Cardinals +120
• Spread: Pirates -1.5 (+125) | Cardinals +1.5 (-145)
• Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 57%.

Pittsburgh vs St. Louis Stats

Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates earned a narrow 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals, with contributions from Nick Gonzales, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Bryan Reynolds, and Rowdy Tellez. Jared Jones had a solid start, giving up only two runs in four innings. The team made several trades leading up to the deadline, including acquiring Martin Perez and Bryan De La Cruz. Bryan Reynolds has been the standout hitter for the Pirates this season, while Skenes has been a standout pitcher. Pittsburgh currently ranks 28th in power rankings, with a record of 70-78 this season. Despite their current standing, the Pirates show promise for the future.

St. Louis Cardinals Analysis

The St. Louis Cardinals lost to the Toronto Blue Jays in their recent outing by a score of 3-2, with Lars Nootbar and Jordan Walker providing the only runs for the team. Miles Mikolas had a decent pitching performance, surrendering only two runs. The Cardinals made some moves during the deadline, including a three-team deal with the Dodgers and White Sox. With a losing streak making it unlikely for them to make the playoffs this year, St. Louis is looking to rebuild in the offseason. Masyn Winn leads the team with a .271 batting average, while Alec Burleson has the most home runs and RBI. On the pitching side, Sonny Gray leads in wins and ERA. Andre Pallante will start in an upcoming series for the Cardinals. The team currently has a power ranking of 17 and is ranked #24 for offense and #19 for defense, with a 74-74 overall record. The Cardinals recently faced the Pittsburgh Pirates, going 1-2 in the last three matchups.

Rookie Phenom Skenes Poised to Shine in Pivotal Game Against Struggling Cardinals

The pivotal factor in the upcoming game is the potential impact on Skenes' candidacy for Rookie of the Year. Based on recent performances, it is anticipated that Skenes will excel against the struggling Cardinals, likely leading his team to victory. Pittsburgh has shown impressive form by winning five of their last seven games, while the Cardinals have experienced a decline with five losses in their last seven matches. With Skenes poised to perform better than Pallante as the starting pitcher for their respective teams, the absence of William Contreras from the Cardinals lineup is expected to further impede their chances of success in the game.

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