Pirates vs. Cardinals Prediction & Odds
The Pirates stunned the Cardinals in St. Louis on Thursday night but can former Redbird Johan Oviedo help Pittsburgh accomplish the feat again tonight?
First pitch is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET from Busch Stadium.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
905 Pittsburgh Pirates (+140) at 954 St. Louis Cardinals (-165); o/u 9
8:15 p.m. ET, Friday, April 14, 2023
Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO
Pirates vs. Cardinals Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 82% of bets are on the Cardinals’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Pittsburgh Pirates DFS SPIN
Johan Oviedo tossed 6 2/3 scoreless innings Sunday as the Pirates edged the White Sox 1-0. Oviedo’s stuff is up a tick, and while that didn’t help much against the Red Sox in his first start, he fared far better against the Pale Hose, surrendering no extra-base hits or walks. He struck out five. Mixed-league value is probably going to be out of reach here, but Oviedo can help in NL-only leagues.
St. Louis Cardinals DFS SPIN
Cardinals manager Oli Marmol told reporters on Thursday that Dylan Carlson (neck) is feeling much better and is ready to return to action. He wasn’t in the Cardinals’ starting lineup on Thursday, but that’s just due to the fact that other players are starting ahead of him and not due to the neck injury that has held him out the past few days. Expect to see him in the lineup at some point over the weekend.
Pirates vs. Cardinals MLB Betting Trends
Pirates are 3-8 in the last 11 meetings in St. Louis
Pirates are 19-41 in the last 60 meetings
Pirates are 64-141 in their last 205 road games
Pirates are 7-3 in their last 10 overall
Cardinals are 3-7 in their last 10 overall.
Pirates vs. Cardinals MLB BETTING PREDICTION
The Pirates are playing better ball to start the season than the Cardinals, but back Pittsburgh at your own risk. The over didn’t cash on Thursday night at Busch Stadium but I see tonight turning into a high-scoring affair. Jake Woodford has struggled in place of the injured Adam Wainwright and Pittsburgh’s lineup is better than I thought it would be coming into the year.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: PIRATES/CARDINALS OVER 9