Predictions for Cardinals vs. Pirates: Score Projection, Over/Under Pick & Odds – Sept. 18
Wednesday’s contest between the St. Louis Cardinals (76-75) and Pittsburgh Pirates (71-80) matching up at Busch Stadium has a projected final score of 5-4 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of the Cardinals, so expect a competitive matchup. The game will begin at 7:45 p.m. ET on Sept. 18.
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Cardinals vs. Pirates Matchup Info
- When: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 7:45 p.m. ET
- Where: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri
- How to Watch on TV: SportsNet PT
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Cardinals vs. Pirates Predictions
- Score Prediction: Cardinals 5, Pirates 4
- Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
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Cardinals vs. Pirates Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | -198 | +164 | 8 | -110 | -110 |
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Cardinals Betting Insights
- St. Louis has come away with 35 wins in the 70 contests it has been listed as the favorite in this season.
- This season, the Cardinals have come away with a win one time in four chances when named as a favorite of at least -198 or better on the moneyline.
- St. Louis’ games have gone over the total in 68 of 150 opportunities.
- The Cardinals were the moneyline favorite in four of their past 15 games, and they went 3-1 in those matchups.
- In its past 15 matchups — all had a set run total — St. Louis and its opponents combined to go over the total five times.
Pirates Betting Insights
- Pittsburgh has a 34-51 record in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 40% of those games).
- The Pirates have a 2-9 record (winning only 18.2% of their games) when playing as a moneyline underdog of +164 or longer.
- In the 151 games oddsmakers have set an over/under for Pittsburgh, it has combined with opponents to go over the total 72 times (72-74-5).
- In four games over their past 15 matchups when set as underdogs by sportsbooks, the Pirates had a record of 1-3.
- Pittsburgh and its opponents have combined to hit the over seven times in its past 15 games with a total.
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Cardinals vs. Pirates Probable Pitchers
Cardinals’ Starting Pitcher: Sonny Gray
- The 34-year-old has pitched in 27 games this season with an ERA of 3.75, a 5 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.071.
- Sonny Gray’s team is 14-8 this season when he starts and they are the moneyline favorite.
- Gray’s team has a 16-11 record in his starts this season.
- Games Gray has started this season hit the over 11 times in 27 chances.
Pirates’ Starting Pitcher: Jake Woodford
- Jake Woodford never pitched as a moneyline underdog a season ago.
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Cardinals’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 76-75 |
| Home | 41-35 |
| Road | 35-40 |
| One-Run Games | 27-20 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 44-12 |
Pirates’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 71-80 |
| Home | 38-40 |
| Road | 33-40 |
| One-Run Games | 23-26 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 44-18 |
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