The Pittsburgh Pirates (+217) and St. Louis Cardinals (-260) are set to face off at 7:45 PM EDT today, with the run total set at 8.5. This is an interesting matchup with the Cardinals being -1.5 on the run line at odds of -130 and the Pirates at +1.5 at odds of +110. It’s sure to be an exciting game, but who will come out on top?
Pitching Matchup
Currently, the pitching matchup is set to be Vince Velasquez vs. Jordan Montgomery. Velasquez, who was acquired by the Pirates near the trade deadline, will be making his third start of the season. Montgomery, on the other hand, has had a solid year, posting a 3.77 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP.
Recent Performance
The Pirates last played yesterday, where they lost to the Astros in a 7-0 blowout. Playing on short rest could be a factor, but they’ll be looking to bounce back. The Cardinals, on the other hand, are coming off a win against the Rockies, where they won 7-4.
Trends to Consider
When it comes to win trends, the Pirates have won 6 out of their last 10 games, compared to the Cardinals who have won 4 out of their last 10. With this in mind, it could be anyone’s game.
In terms of totals trends, the Pirates have gone over in 5 of their last 10 games, while staying under in the other 5. Similarly, there’s been no significant trend for the Cardinals, with the total going over in 3 of their last 10 games and staying under in 7 of their last 10.
Our Bet
For this game, we’re taking a page out of JosephTrout34’s book and agreeing with his pick of Pittsburgh Pirates (+217). With everything considered, we think the Pirates have a solid chance of winning this matchup. But, if you’re still not sure, download the Shark Book app for free and see what everyone else is saying.