Pirates vs. Cardinals: MLB Prediction & Analysis

Our detailed prediction and analysis for the Pirates vs. Cardinals MLB game on Sunday, August 30, 2026 is featured below. Drawing from 10,000 game simulations, we provide expert picks, betting odds, and insights.
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Pirates
Braxton Ashcraft 13-5, 3.59 ERA
5
4
Busch Stadium
Cardinals
Matthew Liberatore 5-12, 5.44 ERA
Busch Stadium
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RHE
Pirates
0 2 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 5 8 0
Cardinals
0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 4 9 1
Live Probabilities
Win %
  • Pirates
    100%
  • Cardinals
    0%
Win Probability
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Last At Bat
Outs
Alec Burleson grounds out to second base, Brandon Lowe to Spencer Horwitz.
Quick Box Score
Pirates Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 J. Triolo SS4111112.2501.400
2 O. Cruz DH4210011.2500.900
3 B. Reynolds LF5020002.4000.800
4 R. Flores C4000012.0000.200
5 B. Lowe 2B4121001.5001.250
6 B. Cook CF0000000.0000.000
7 J. Mangum RF4010002.2500.500
8 S. Horwitz 1B3000011.0000.250
9 N. Yorke 3B4000003.0000.000
Cardinals Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 J. Báez PH1000000.0000.000
2 I. Herrera C5022000.4001.000
3 A. Burleson 1B4011010.2500.650
4 J. Walker RF4000002.0000.000
5 N. Gorman DH4000000.0000.000
6 J. Fermín 2B4010001.2500.500
7 N. Church CF4000001.0000.000
8 R. Urías 3B3100012.0000.250
9 T. Saggese SS4230000.7501.500

Pirates vs. Cardinals: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup overview: MLB Sunday

  • Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals
  • Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026
  • Time: 2:15PM ET
  • Venue: Busch Stadium

Current betting odds

  • Spread: Pirates (-1.5, +145), Cardinals (+1.5, -147)
  • Moneyline: Pirates -118, Cardinals +117
  • Total (Over/Under): 7.5 runs (-108/+110)

Dimers’ win probabilities

  • Pirates: 51.2%
  • Cardinals: 48.8%

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 51.2%, while the Cardinals have a win probability of 48.8%.

Summary

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

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