Pittsburgh Pirates vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Picks & Predictions
The Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals are set to face off in a matchup where both teams are looking to turn around their rough seasons. The Pirates currently hold
Game outlook
The Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals are set to face off in a matchup where both teams are looking to turn around their rough seasons. The Pirates currently hold the worst record in the National League Central Division at 32-35, while the Cardinals are close behind with a 32-34 record. The Pirates will rely on Mitch Keller, who has only allowed two runs in their last three games, as their starting pitcher, while the Cardinals will turn to Lance Lynn, who has only allowed five runs in his last three starts. Heading into the game, St. Louis is the betting favorite at -105. For more baseball insights and free MLB picks, be sure to check out our website.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Pirates -105 | Cardinals -105
Spread: Pirates +0.25 (-46) | Cardinals -0.25 (+14)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 51%.
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are currently struggling in the National League and are looking to improve their performance. Despite Mitch Keller showing improvement in recent starts, he has struggled this season, allowing 30 runs in 79.2 innings pitched. Opponents have been able to make hard contact against Keller, resulting in a high expected opponent Slugging Percentage, Hard-Hit Rate, and expected ERA. Additionally, the team's lineup has not been producing consistently, with only a few batters having an OPS+ over 100. As a result, Pittsburgh is ranked 20th in offense, 19th in defense, and has a record of 82-80 this season.