St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Predictions: Matthew Liberatore vs Lake Bachar

Game time: September 23, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET

Venue: PNC Park — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Game outlook

The current spread lists St. Louis Cardinals at +1.5 (-190) and Pittsburgh Pirates at -1.5 (+165). These are market lines, not a SportsJaw recommendation.

The total is 7.5 (+100) for the over and 7.5 (-120) for the under. A total pick concerns the teams’ combined score, independently of which team wins.

Opening vs current

STL: opening spread -1.5 (+170); current spread +1.5 (-190). PIT: opening spread +1.5 (-200); current spread -1.5 (+165).

Opening over: 7.5 (-115). Current over: 7.5 (+100). Line changes alone do not establish an injury, lineup change, or betting advantage.

Moneyline

St. Louis Cardinals: +117. Pittsburgh Pirates: -130. Moneyline picks concern the outright winner rather than the winning margin.

Analysis status

A full SportsJaw game analysis has not been published for this matchup. Verified matchup factors, injury news, a projected score, and a recommended pick will appear only when supported by published analysis. The values here come directly from the current SportsJaw event record.