Pirates vs. Cardinals Prediction and Odds - Apr 14, 2023

Updated: Dec 29, 2023, 1:41 AM ET | First published: Apr 13, 2023, 4:33 AM ET

Pirates vs. Cardinals Prediction and Odds - Apr 14, 2023

MLB action continues on Friday at 8:15PM ET as the Pittsburgh Pirates lock horns with the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.

Jake Woodford (0-2, 9.00 ERA) will be on the bump for the Cardinals, while the Pirates will counter with Johan Oviedo (1-0, 3.18 ERA).

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

Who will win Pirates vs. Cardinals?

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

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Cardinals a 56% chance of defeating the Pirates.

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Pirates vs. Cardinals Odds

Run Line: Cardinals -1.5 (+125), Pirates +1.5 (-145)
Moneyline: Cardinals -155, Pirates +135
Total: Over/Under 9 (-104/-110)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Cardinals are -1.5 favorites versus the Pirates, with +125 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -145.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cardinals at -155. That means you can risk $155 to win $100, for a total payout of $255, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at +135, where you can bet $100 to profit $135, earning a total payout of $235, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 9 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -104, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Pirates (+1.5) are a 59% chance of covering the run line, while the 9-run Over/Under is a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Pirates vs. Cardinals

Run Line: Pirates +1.5 @ -145 via DraftKings Sportsbook (59% probability)
Moneyline: Pirates @ +135 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.3% edge)
Total: Over 9 @ -104 via FanDuel Sportsbook (53% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting expertise to serve you the best possible plays every time.

While the Cardinals are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Pirates moneyline is the best option because of the 1.3% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Pirates vs. Cardinals Prediction

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Friday's Pirates-Cardinals matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live scores.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Pirates vs. Cardinals on Friday April 14, 2023.

Pirates vs. Cardinals 2023 Game Info

Friday's matchup between the Cardinals and Pirates at Busch Stadium is scheduled to commence at 8:15PM ET.

Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Date: Friday April 14, 2023
Time: 8:15PM ET / 5:15PM PT
Venue: Busch Stadium

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