Pirates vs. Cardinals Prediction and Odds - Oct 2, 2022

The St. Louis Cardinals face the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Busch Stadium on Sunday, commencing at 2:15PM ET.

Adam Wainwright (11-11, 3.51 ERA) will get the ball for the Cardinals, while the Pirates will counter with Roansy Contreras (5-5, 3.72 ERA).

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

Who will win Pirates vs. Cardinals?

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Pirates-Cardinals MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Cardinals a 64% chance of getting the W against the Pirates.

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Pirates vs. Cardinals Odds

• Run Line: Cardinals -1.5 (+125), Pirates +1.5 (-140)
• Moneyline: Cardinals -180, Pirates +158
• Total: Over/Under 7 (-105/-105)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

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

For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on the market at -140.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cardinals at -180, which means you can risk $180 to win $100, for a total payout of $280, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at +158, where you can put down $100 to profit $158, earning a total payout of $258, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 7 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Pirates (+1.5) are a 56% chance of covering the run line, while the 7-run Over/Under is a 60% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Pirates vs. Cardinals

• Run Line: Cardinals -1.5 @ +125 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Cardinals @ -180 via DraftKings Sportsbook (64% probability)
• Total: Over 7 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (60% probability) 🔥

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Our best bets are based on detailed modeling and gambling expertise to help you make more informed investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Even though the Pirates are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Cardinals -1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

Pirates vs. Cardinals Betting Guide

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Sunday's Pirates-Cardinals matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Pirates vs. Cardinals on Sunday October 2, 2022.

Pirates vs. Cardinals 2022 Game Info

Sunday's game between the Cardinals and Pirates at Busch Stadium is scheduled to begin at 2:15PM ET.

• Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals
• Date: Sunday October 2, 2022
• Time: 2:15PM ET / 11:15AM PT
• Venue: Busch Stadium

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