Pirates vs. Cardinals: MLB Prediction & Analysis

Our detailed prediction and analysis for the Pirates vs. Cardinals MLB game on Saturday, August 29, 2026 is featured below. Drawing from 10,000 game simulations, we provide expert picks, betting odds, and insights.
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Pirates
Lake Bachar 1-3, 3.70 ERA
6
2
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Cardinals
Kyle Leahy 10-4, 3.14 ERA
Busch Stadium
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RHE
Pirates
1 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 1 6 11 3
Cardinals
0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 3 1
Live Probabilities
Win %
  • Pirates
    100%
  • Cardinals
    0%
Win Probability
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Outs
Ramón Urías strikes out swinging.
Quick Box Score
Pirates Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 S. Horwitz 1B5000001.0000.000
2 B. Lowe 2B3211122.3331.933
3 B. Reynolds LF4110012.2500.650
4 N. Gonzales DH4021011.5001.350
5 O. Cruz CF5120001.4000.800
6 J. Mangum RF4120001.5001.000
7 R. Flores C4113102.2501.250
8 N. Yorke 3B0000000.0000.000
9 J. Triolo SS4010002.2500.500
Cardinals Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 J. Wetherholt SS4000000.0000.000
2 I. Herrera DH3000010.0000.250
3 A. Burleson 1B3000011.0000.250
4 J. Walker RF4100000.0000.000
5 N. Church CF4010000.2500.500
6 J. Fermín 2B4000002.0000.000
7 T. Saggese PH1000001.0000.000
8 J. Báez LF4111101.2501.250
9 R. Urías PH1000001.0000.000

Pirates vs. Cardinals: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup overview: MLB Saturday

  • Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals
  • Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
  • Time: 2:15PM ET
  • Venue: Busch Stadium

Current betting odds

  • Spread: Pirates (+1.5, -178), Cardinals (-1.5, +178)
  • Moneyline: Pirates +117, Cardinals -117
  • Total (Over/Under): 8.5 runs (+117/-115)

Dimers’ win probabilities

  • Pirates: 47.6%
  • Cardinals: 52.4%

Dimers' predictive MLB model, renowned for its accuracy, assesses each team's chances by simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view.

Our Prediction: Who Wins?

After extensive simulations, our model gives the Pirates a win probability of 47.6%, while the Cardinals have a win probability of 52.4%.

Summary

According to our analysis, the Cardinals are more likely to beat the Pirates in the MLB game at Busch Stadium on Saturday. Discover the best run line, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.

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