Are you ready for some baseball action? Tonight, the St. Louis Cardinals take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at 7:05 PM EDT. The run total is set at 9.5, with the Cardinals being the favorite at -127 and the Pirates the underdog at +113. The Cardinals are -1.5 on the run line at odds of +125, while the Pirates are +1.5 at odds of -145.
In terms of pitching, Jack Flaherty is set to take the mound for the Cardinals, while Roansy Contreras will be pitching for the Pirates. Both teams are eager to secure a victory, so this could be a highly competitive match.
Let’s take a look at the recent performance of these two teams. The Cardinals last played three days ago, narrowly defeating the Royals 2-1. The Pirates, meanwhile, won their last game against the Giants two days ago, with a score of 9-4. Given these recent results, it’s clear that both teams have their eyes on the prize.
The last time the Cardinals and the Pirates faced off was on April 16, 2023, where the Cardinals triumphed with a score of 5-4. Interestingly, although the Cardinals were -1.5 favorites in that game, they failed to cover the run line. Furthermore, the total for that game was set at 8.5, but ended up going over by just a half run!
Win Trends
What is the trend for these two teams when it comes to winning? Over the course of their last 10 games, the Cardinals have secured 5 victories. The Pirates, on the other hand, have won 4 of their last 10 games.
Totals Trends
How about the trend for totals? For the Cardinals, 4 of their last 10 games went over, while 6 stayed under. The trend for the Pirates is less clear cut, with the total going over in 6 of their last 10 games and staying under in 4.
Our Betting Tip: We’re following the hot-handed Shark player Samuel for this game and betting on the St. Louis Cardinals. At -127, they’re the favorite and have a good chance of winning. For those looking to ramp up their betting game, don’t forget to download the Shark Book app for the best betting tips and odds. It’s every handicapper’s best friend!