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On Friday, the St. Louis Cardinals (5-8) are hosting the Pittsburgh Pirates (8-5), at 8:15 PM ET, in the second game of a four-game set. The starting pitchers are Jake Woodford (0-2) for the Cardinals, and Juan Carlos Oviedo (1-0) for the Pirates.
With the Pirates (+144) visiting, the Cardinals (-172) are a solid favorite on the moneyline. The total in this contest is set at 8.5.
Cardinals vs. Pirates Odds
Run Line
St. Louis Cardinals (-1.5)
Moneyline
Cardinals (-172)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -122, Under: +101)
When, Where, at What Time is Cardinals vs. Pirates
- Game Day: Friday, April 14, 2023
- Game Time: 8:15 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSMW
- Location: St. Louis, Missouri
- Stadium: Busch Stadium
Cardinals Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Lars Nootbaar | 10-Day Injured List | Thumb |
| Paul DeJong | 10-Day Injured List | Back |
| Packy Naughton | 15-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Adam Wainwright | 15-Day Injured List | Groin |
| Wilking Rodriguez | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Dylan Carlson | Day-to-day | Neck |
Pirates Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Stephenson | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| JT Brubaker | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Oneil Cruz | 60-Day Injured List | Ankle |
| Jarlin García | 60-Day Injured List | Arm |
| Max Kranick | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Austin Hedges | 7-Day Injured List | Concussion |
Last Time Out: Cardinals and Pirates
Betting Trends
Cardinals Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Cardinals have won four out of the eight games in which they’ve been favored. St. Louis has a record of 2-1 when favored by -172 or more by oddsmakers this season. The implied probability of a win from the Cardinals, based on the moneyline, is 63.2%. St. Louis’ games have gone over the total in four of their 13 chances. The Cardinals are 6-7-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | 13 | .354 (11) | .475 (6) | .521 (47) | 1.7% (138) | 15.3% (38) | 16.9% (22) |
| Nolan Arenado | 13 | .321 (35) | .383 (51) | .472 (70) | 3.4% (83) | 15.3% (38) | 10.2% (86) |
| Nolan Gorman | 13 | .286 (66) | .432 (22) | .686 (6) | 9.3% (8) | 23.3% (104) | 20.9% (7) |
| Jordan Walker | 13 | .294 (54) | .333 (99) | .451 (78) | 3.7% (76) | 24.1% (114) | 1.9% (179) |
| Brendan Donovan | 13 | .234 (121) | .288 (134) | .383 (115) | 3.8% (73) | 23.1% (103) | 7.7% (110) |
Pirates Betting Records and Team Stats
The Pirates have won in seven, or 58.3%, of the 12 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. Pittsburgh has a mark of 2-1 in contests where oddsmakers favor them by +144 or worse on the moneyline. The Pirates have an implied victory probability of 41% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup. Contests with Pittsburgh have gone over the total set by bookmakers in six of 13 chances this season. In 13 games with a line this season, the Pirates have a mark of 7-6-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Reynolds | 13 | .340 (20) | .352 (82) | .720 (3) | 9.3% (8) | 9.3% (11) | 3.7% (165) |
| Andrew McCutchen | 13 | .324 (34) | .468 (8) | .500 (51) | 2.1% (113) | 14.9% (33) | 21.3% (5) |
| Carlos Santana | 13 | .250 (98) | .333 (99) | .479 (65) | 3.7% (76) | 22.2% (96) | 11.1% (71) |
| Ji-Hwan Bae | 13 | .231 (123) | .286 (137) | .436 (89) | 4.8% (51) | 26.2% (139) | 7.1% (119) |
| Connor Joe | 13 | .391 (-) | .481 (-) | .652 (-) | 3.7% (-) | 18.5% (-) | 14.8% (-) |
Cardinals vs. Pirates Picks and Predictions
We pick that the Cardinals will pick up the victory in this game, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-172). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (8.5 runs).