Pirates vs. Cardinals Prediction & Odds
The Pirates rallied to stun the Cardinals in extra innings on Saturday afternoon at Busch Stadium but can Pittsburgh take the series on Sunday with another victory over St. Louis at 2:15 p.m. ET?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
905 Pittsburgh Pirates (+150) at 906 St. Louis Cardinals (-175); o/u 8.5
2:15 p.m. ET, Sunday, April 16, 2023
Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO
Pirates vs. Cardinals Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 73% 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
Andrew McCutchen delivered a go-ahead two-run homer on Saturday, lifting the Pirates to a 6-3 extra-inning win over the Cardinals. McCutchen put the Pirates ahead with a blast to left field off hard-throwing righty Jordan Hicks in the 10th inning. It was his lone hit in four at-bats and second round-tripper of the season.
St. Louis Cardinals DFS SPIN
Brendan Donovan went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases on Saturday in the Cardinals’ extra-inning loss to the Pirates. Donovan reached base safely in four of his five plate appearances out of the Cardinals’ leadoff spot and also collected his first steals of the year.
Pirates vs. Cardinals MLB Betting Trends
Pirates are 4-9 in the last 13 meetings in St. Louis
Pirates are 19-42 in the last 61 meetings
Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings
Under is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 road games
Under is 9-1 in Cardinals last 10 overall
Under is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 home games.
Pirates vs. Cardinals MLB BETTING PREDICTION
Despite their struggles against the Cardinals in previous meetings, I will be taking the Bucs on Sunday. They’re now 7-2 in their last eight road games when facing a team with a losing record and are taking on a Cardinals team that has dropped five of their last six at home. The Cards are also 2-7 in their last nine games versus a right-handed starter, are 1-4 in their last five games on Sunday and are 3-8 in their last 11 home games when they face a right-handed starter.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: PITTSBURGH PIRATES +150