Cardinals vs. Pirates Prediction for MLB Friday [6/2/2023]

Updated: Dec 29, 2023, 4:09 AM ET | First published: Jun 1, 2023, 6:33 AM ET

Cardinals vs. Pirates Prediction for MLB Friday [6/2/2023]

MLB action continues on Friday at 7:05PM ET as the St. Louis Cardinals square off with the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.

The Pirates will have Roansy Contreras (3-4, 4.33 ERA) start, up against Jack Flaherty (3-4, 4.81 ERA) for the Cardinals.

Dimers' free betting picks for Cardinals vs. Pirates, plus game predictions and best odds, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Cardinals vs. Pirates

Using cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Cardinals-Pirates MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Cardinals a 55% chance of defeating the Pirates.

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Cardinals vs. Pirates Odds [6/2]

Run Line: Pirates +1.5 (-130), Cardinals -1.5 (+110)
Moneyline: Pirates +120, Cardinals -140
Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110/-105)

The Pirates are +1.5 underdogs versus the Cardinals, with -130 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the favored Cardinals (-1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +110.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at +120, which means you can bet $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if they win.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cardinals at -140, where you can risk $140 to win $100, for a total payout of $240, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 9.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out all of the sportsbooks available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Pirates (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 9.5 runs has a 55% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Cardinals vs. Pirates

Run Line: Pirates +1.5 @ -130 via PointsBet (57% probability)
Moneyline: Pirates @ +120 via BetMGM
Total: Under 9.5 @ -105 via PointsBet (55% probability) 🔥

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While the Cardinals are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Pirates moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Cardinals vs. Pirates Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Cardinals are more likely to beat the Pirates at PNC Park on Friday.

This prediction is backed by extensive data-driven analysis, with the Cardinals boasting a 55% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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Dimers has full coverage of Friday's Cardinals-Pirates game, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this page for the latest betting insights ahead of Cardinals vs. Pirates on Friday June 2, 2023.

Cardinals vs. Pirates 2023

Friday's MLB matchup between the Pirates and Cardinals at PNC Park is scheduled to start at 7:05PM ET.

Who: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Date: Friday June 2, 2023
Time: 7:05PM ET / 4:05PM PT
Venue: PNC Park

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