Pittsburgh Pirates vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Picks & Predictions
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
Game outlook
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 77-85, are on a three-game losing streak. Meanwhile, the Pirates sit at the bottom of the division with a record of 82-80. 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 -127 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 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 82-80 this season. Despite their current standing, the Pirates show promise for the future.