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A pair of clubs in the NL Central — the St. Louis Cardinals (5-7) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (7-5) — play on Thursday at 7:45 PM ET, at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals will hand the ball to Jordan Montgomery (1-0), and the Pirates will turn to Vince Velasquez (0-1).
At home, the Cardinals are favored to win on the moneyline (-259) over the Pirates (+212). The contest has an over/under set at 8.5.
Cardinals vs. Pirates Odds
Run Line
St. Louis Cardinals (-1.5)
Moneyline
Cardinals (-259)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -112, Under: -109)
When, Where, at What Time is Cardinals vs. Pirates
- Game Day: Thursday, April 13, 2023
- Game Time: 7:45 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 |
| Wilking Rodriguez | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Adam Wainwright | 15-Day Injured List | Groin |
| 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
The Cardinals won their last contest versus the Rockies by a 7-4 score yesterday, with Andre Pallante picking up the win pitching going one inning without giving up a hit or an earned run. Nolan Arenado went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI to lead them offensively.
Betting Trends
Cardinals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cardinals have entered the game as favorites seven times this season and won four of those games. St. Louis has not entered a game this season with shorter moneyline odds than -259. Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Cardinals have a 72.1% chance to win. St. Louis and its opponents have gone over the total this season in four of their 12 opportunities. The Cardinals are 6-6-0 ATS in their 12 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | 12 | .364 (10) | .491 (5) | .523 (49) | 1.8% (136) | 14.5% (36) | 18.2% (19) |
| Nolan Arenado | 12 | .327 (31) | .393 (47) | .490 (62) | 3.6% (75) | 14.5% (36) | 10.9% (76) |
| Nolan Gorman | 12 | .313 (42) | .450 (12) | .750 (2) | 10.3% (2) | 20.5% (82) | 20.5% (10) |
| Jordan Walker | 12 | .319 (36) | .360 (78) | .489 (64) | 4.0% (68) | 22.0% (96) | 2.0% (173) |
| Alec Burleson | 12 | .300 (-) | .364 (-) | .567 (-) | 3.0% (-) | 15.2% (-) | 9.1% (-) |
Pirates Betting Records and Team Stats
The Pirates have been chosen as underdogs in 11 games this year and have walked away with the win six times (54.5%) in those games. Oddsmakers have given Pittsburgh the worst odds of winning they have seen this season with a +212 moneyline listed for this contest. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Pirates have a 32.1% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Pittsburgh and their opponents have gone over in six of their 12 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The Pirates are 6-6-0 against the spread in their 12 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Reynolds | 12 | .347 (14) | .358 (79) | .735 (3) | 9.4% (5) | 9.4% (12) | 3.8% (164) |
| Andrew McCutchen | 12 | .323 (34) | .476 (9) | .484 (65) | 2.4% (93) | 14.3% (34) | 21.4% (7) |
| Ji-Hwan Bae | 12 | .229 (126) | .289 (137) | .457 (75) | 5.3% (44) | 26.3% (139) | 7.9% (107) |
| Carlos Santana | 12 | .222 (139) | .300 (128) | .422 (89) | 4.0% (68) | 22.0% (96) | 10.0% (85) |
| Jason Delay | 12 | .238 (-) | .304 (-) | .429 (-) | 4.3% (-) | 13.0% (-) | 8.7% (-) |
Cardinals vs. Pirates Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Cardinals will pick up the victory in this contest, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-259). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up under the total (8.5 runs).