Get ready for an exciting match-up between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cards are favored to win at -140, while the Pirates are the underdogs at +125. The run total is set at 9.0, and there are plenty of betting opportunities for those who are looking to wager on the game.
Pitching Matchup
The pitching matchup for this game is set to be Jordan Montgomery vs. Luis L. Ortiz. Both pitchers are relatively new to the MLB, but they have shown promising skills on the mound. It will be interesting to see how they perform in this game.
Recent Performance
These teams played each other just yesterday, with the Pirates beating the Cardinals by a score of 7-5. In that game, the Pirates were +126. The total for that game was set at 9.5 and went over by 2.5 runs. The Cards will be looking to redeem themselves after yesterday’s loss.
Win Trends
Let’s look at how the Cards have been playing lately. In their last 10 games, they’ve won 4 times. The Bucs, on the other hand, have won 5 of their last 10 games. Both teams have been performing decently, and it’s anyone’s game.
Totals Trends
The Cards have gone over in 4 of their last 10 games, while staying under in 6 of their last 10. Similarly, there’s been no significant trend for the Bucs, as the total has gone over in 6 of their last 10 games, and stayed under in 4 of their last 10. It’s hard to predict the final score, but it’s safe to say that both teams have the potential to score big.
Expert Picks
We’re taking the advice of Shark player Samuel for this game and betting on the St. Louis Cardinals (-140). Samuel has a solid track record of making accurate picks, so we’re feeling confident about this wager. You can view more picks for this matchup in the Shark Book app. Click here to download the app for free and see why it’s called a handicapper’s best friend! With so many betting opportunities available, it’s time to place your bets and get ready for an exciting game of baseball.