Predictions for Pirates vs. Cardinals: Score Projection, Over/Under Pick & Odds – July 22
Monday’s contest between the Pittsburgh Pirates (50-49) and St. Louis Cardinals (52-47) squaring off at PNC Park has a projected final score of 5-4 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of the Pirates, so it should be a competitive matchup. The game will begin at 6:40 PM ET on July 22.
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Pirates vs. Cardinals Matchup Info
- When: Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:40 PM ET
- Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch on TV: BSMW
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Pirates vs. Cardinals Predictions
- Score Prediction: Pirates 5, Cardinals 4
- Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runs
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Pirates vs. Cardinals Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | -130 | +110 | 8.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Pirates Betting Insights
- Pittsburgh has been chosen as the favorite in 42 games this year, and has walked away with the win 23 times (54.8%) in those games.
- The Pirates have a mark of 12-11 in contests where sportsbooks favor them by -130 or better on the moneyline.
- Pittsburgh and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 45 of 99 opportunities.
- The Pirates were the moneyline favorite for six of their past 15 games, and they won all of them.
- In its past 15 outings (all had set totals), Pittsburgh combined with its opponents to hit the over on the run total seven times.
Cardinals Betting Insights
- St. Louis has won 48.9% of the games this season it was the underdog on the moneyline (23-24).
- The Cardinals are 8-16 (winning just 33.3% of their games) when playing as a moneyline underdog of +110 or longer.
- St. Louis has combined with opponents to go over the total 45 times this season for a 45-48-5 record against the over/under.
- The Cardinals have played as underdogs in five of their past 15 games and won two of those contests.
- St. Louis and its opponents have combined to hit the over 10 times in its past 15 games with a total.
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Pirates vs. Cardinals Probable Pitchers
Pirates’ Starting Pitcher: Mitch Keller
- The 28-year-old has pitched in 19 games this season with an ERA of 3.46, a 3.5 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.251.
- Mitch Keller’s team has a record of 5-5 this season when he starts and they are the favorite on the moneyline.
- Keller’s team is 13-6 when he starts this season.
- Games Keller has started this season hit the over 10 times in 19 chances.
Cardinals’ Starting Pitcher: Andre Pallante
- The 25-year-old has an ERA of 4.21, with 7.2 strikeouts per nine innings in 17 games this season. Opponents are hitting .264 against him.
- The Cardinals have a 2-2 record in Pallante’s four starts this season when they were the underdog on the moneyline.
- Over Pallante’s eight starts, his team is 5-3.
- Andre Pallante has had eight starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined to go over the total in three of those matchups.
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Pirates’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 50-49 |
| Home | 24-25 |
| Road | 26-24 |
| One-Run Games | 17-15 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 31-6 |
Cardinals’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 52-47 |
| Home | 26-22 |
| Road | 26-25 |
| One-Run Games | 18-13 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 32-9 |
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