Pirates vs. Cardinals Prediction, Picks and Odds
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pirates | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0 |
Cardinals | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
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| No. | Player | Pos | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | SO | AVG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | O. Cruz | CF | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .200 | 0.600 |
| 2 | B. Lowe | 2B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .500 | 1.850 |
| 3 | B. Reynolds | LF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 4 | S. Horwitz | 1B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | 0.833 |
| 5 | K. Griffin | SS | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | 0.750 |
| 6 | M. Ozuna | DH | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | 1.000 |
| 7 | J. Mangum | RF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | 0.500 |
| 8 | J. Triolo | 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | 0.500 |
| 9 | H. Davis | C | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .333 | 1.833 |
| No. | Player | Pos | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | SO | AVG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. Wetherholt | 2B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 2 | I. Herrera | DH | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .500 | 1.750 |
| 3 | A. Burleson | 1B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .500 | 1.250 |
| 4 | J. Walker | RF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | 0.500 |
| 5 | N. Gorman | 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 6 | M. Winn | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .000 | 0.500 |
| 7 | J. Fermín | LF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | 0.500 |
| 8 | P. Pagés | C | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | 1.000 |
| 9 | Y. Pozo | PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.000 |
Pirates vs. Cardinals: Detailed Breakdown
Matchup Overview
- Teams: Pirates vs. Cardinals
- Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
- Time: 1:15 PM ET
- Venue: Busch Stadium
Current Betting Odds
- Spread: Pirates favored at -1.5
- Total (Over/Under): 7.5
- Moneyline Odds: Pirates -106, Cardinals +108
Dimers' Win Probabilities
- Pirates: 58%
- Cardinals: 42%
Dimers' predictive 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 58%, while the Cardinals have a win probability of 42%. Discover the best spread, over/under, and moneyline odds for the game on this page.
Summary
According to our analysis, the Pirates are more likely to beat the Cardinals in the MLB game at Busch Stadium on Thursday. Discover the best spread, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.
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