Pirates vs. Cardinals Prediction and Odds - Sep 30, 2022

The St. Louis Cardinals square off with the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Busch Stadium on Friday, beginning at 8:15PM ET.

Jack Flaherty (1-1, 4.97 ERA) will start for the Cardinals, up against Johan Oviedo (4-2, 3.13 ERA) for the Pirates.

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

Who will win Pirates vs. Cardinals?

Using trusted 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 67% chance of getting the W against the Pirates.

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Pirates vs. Cardinals Game Odds

• Run Line: Cardinals -1.5 (+105), Pirates +1.5 (-120)
• Moneyline: Cardinals -200, Pirates +184
• Total: Over/Under 7 (-115/+100)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Cardinals are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Pirates, with +105 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -120.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cardinals at -200, which means you can risk $200 to win $100, for a total payout of $300, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at +184, where you can bet $100 to profit $184, earning a total payout of $284, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 7 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

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 54% chance of covering the run line, while the 7-run Over/Under is a 59% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Pirates vs. Cardinals

• Run Line: Pirates +1.5 @ -120 via BetMGM (54% probability)
• Moneyline: Cardinals @ -200 via BetMGM (67% probability)
• Total: Over 7 @ -115 via DraftKings Sportsbook (59% probability) 🔥

Pittsburgh-St. Louis Over 7

-115

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Pirates vs. Cardinals Prediction

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Pre-Game Probabilities

Last Updated: 11:26PM, Sep 30

Moneyline

Over / Under

Run Line

Pirates

Win %

33%

67%

+185

-200

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Cardinals

Pirates PIT

+185

Win %

33%

67%

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Cardinals STL

-200

Johan Oviedo 4-2, 3.13 ERA

Jack Flaherty 1-1, 4.97 ERA

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

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Pirates vs. Cardinals on Friday September 30, 2022.

Pirates vs. Cardinals 2022 Game Info

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

• Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals
• Date: Friday September 30, 2022
• Time: 8:15PM ET / 5:15PM PT
• Venue: Busch Stadium

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