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In the third game of a four-game set at Busch Stadium, the Pittsburgh Pirates (8-6) face the St. Louis Cardinals (6-8), Saturday at 2:15 PM ET. On the mound for the Cardinals will be Steven Matz, matched up against the Pirates’ Roansy Contreras (0-1).
At home, the Cardinals are favored to win on the moneyline (-199) over the Pirates (+168). The game has an over/under of 8.5 runs.
Cardinals vs. Pirates Odds
Run Line
St. Louis Cardinals (-1.5)
Moneyline
Cardinals (-199)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -119, Under: -101)
When, Where, at What Time is Cardinals vs. Pirates
- Game Day: Saturday, April 15, 2023
- Game Time: 2:15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chase De Jong | 15-Day Injured List | Undisclosed |
| Max Kranick | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Jarlin García | 60-Day Injured List | Arm |
| Oneil Cruz | 60-Day Injured List | Ankle |
| JT Brubaker | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Last Time Out: Cardinals and Pirates
Betting Trends
Cardinals Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Cardinals have won five out of the nine games in which they’ve been favored. St. Louis has played as a favorite of -199 or more once this season and lost that game. The moneyline for this contest implies a 66.6% chance of a victory for the Cardinals. Games involving St. Louis have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in four of 14 chances this season. In 14 games with a spread this season, the Cardinals are 7-7-0 ATS.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | 14 | .357 (12) | .422 (25) | .500 (55) | 3.2% (90) | 14.3% (33) | 11.1% (70) |
| Nolan Gorman | 14 | .333 (21) | .458 (10) | .692 (4) | 8.5% (11) | 23.4% (107) | 19.1% (12) |
| Paul Goldschmidt | 14 | .333 (21) | .460 (9) | .490 (60) | 1.6% (142) | 15.9% (47) | 17.5% (18) |
| Brendan Donovan | 14 | .235 (127) | .286 (147) | .392 (115) | 3.6% (82) | 23.2% (105) | 7.1% (120) |
| Jordan Walker | 14 | .294 (58) | .333 (95) | .451 (83) | 3.7% (77) | 24.1% (119) | 1.9% (177) |
Pirates Betting Records and Team Stats
The Pirates have come away with seven wins in the 13 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. Pittsburgh has played as an underdog of +168 or more just one time this year and came away with a win in that game. The Pirates have an implied victory probability of 37.3% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup. Pittsburgh’s games have gone over the total in six of their 14 opportunities. The Pirates are 7-7-0 against the spread in their 14 games that had a posted line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Reynolds | 14 | .333 (21) | .345 (87) | .685 (5) | 8.6% (10) | 10.3% (13) | 3.4% (169) |
| Andrew McCutchen | 14 | .316 (38) | .451 (13) | .474 (70) | 2.0% (116) | 13.7% (30) | 19.6% (11) |
| Carlos Santana | 14 | .250 (105) | .333 (95) | .479 (67) | 3.7% (77) | 22.2% (92) | 11.1% (70) |
| Ji-Hwan Bae | 14 | .238 (124) | .304 (126) | .429 (91) | 4.3% (60) | 26.1% (140) | 6.5% (132) |
| Connor Joe | 14 | .333 (-) | .419 (-) | .556 (-) | 3.2% (-) | 19.4% (-) | 12.9% (-) |
Cardinals vs. Pirates Picks and Predictions
Our pick for Cardinals vs. Pirates sees the Cardinals (-199 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the total, we prefer the over on 8.5 runs.