Pirates vs. Cardinals: MLB Prediction & Analysis
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- Pirates
- Cardinals
Pirates vs. Cardinals: Detailed Breakdown
Matchup overview: MLB Friday
- Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
- Time: 8:15PM ET
- Venue: Busch Stadium
Current betting odds
- Spread: Pirates (-1.5, +160), Cardinals (+1.5, -163)
- Moneyline: Pirates -108, Cardinals +108
- Total (Over/Under): 7.5 runs (+115/-117)
Dimers’ win probabilities
- Pirates: 51.4%
- Cardinals: 48.6%
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 51.4%, while the Cardinals have a win probability of 48.6%.
Summary
According to our analysis, the Pirates are more likely to beat the Cardinals in the MLB game at Busch Stadium on Friday. Discover the best run line, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.
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