Pittsburgh Pirates vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Picks & Predictions
On Wednesday, September 18th, the St. Louis Cardinals will face the Pittsburgh Pirates in the final game of their series at Busch Stadium. Following a 3-1 victory in game 2,
Game outlook
On Wednesday, September 18th, the St. Louis Cardinals will face the Pittsburgh Pirates in the final game of their series at Busch Stadium. Following a 3-1 victory in game 2, the Cardinals look to continue their momentum with Sonny Gray on the mound. The Pirates, who have yet to announce their starting pitcher, aim to even the series. Fans can catch all the action on Bally Sports Midwest and SportsNet-PIT. With both teams hungry for a win, it promises to be an exciting matchup. Jake Woodford will pitch for the Pirates with an ERA of 8.01, while Sonny Gray will pitch for the Cardinals with an ERA of 3.75. St. Louis is the betting favorite, opening at -199, with the current line at St. Louis -190.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Pirates +167 | Cardinals -190
Spread: Pirates +1.5 (-125) | Cardinals -1.5 (+105)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 66%.
Pittsburgh Pirates
In game 2 against the Cardinals, Pirates pitcher Bailey Falter delivered a strong performance, pitching 5.2 innings with 4 hits and 2 earned runs allowed, as well as recording 3 strikeouts. Offensively, Nick Yorke went 3 for 4, while Bryan De La Cruz hit a home run. However, the Pirates fell to the Cardinals 3-1. The team faces challenges with key players like Oneil Cruz, Kyle Nicolas, Ke'Bryan Hayes, and others injured. With a current power ranking of 28, the Pirates are ranked 21 in offense, 20 in defense, and hold a 82-80 record this season. As they continue their series and the season winds down, the Pirates will look to improve their offensive output and overcome their injury challenges.