Cardinals vs. Pirates Prediction for MLB Wednesday [8/23/2023]

MLB action continues on Wednesday at 12:35PM ET as the St. Louis Cardinals square off with the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.

The Pirates will have Luis L. Ortiz (2-3, 4.86 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the Cardinals have opted for Zack Thompson (2-5, 3.90 ERA).

Dimers' free betting picks for Cardinals vs. Pirates, as well as game predictions and betting odds, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Cardinals vs. Pirates

Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Cardinals-Pirates MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Cardinals a 52% chance of beating the Pirates.

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Cardinals vs. Pirates Odds [8/23]

• Run Line: Pirates +1.5 (-142), Cardinals -1.5 (+125)
• Moneyline: Pirates +114, Cardinals -130
• Total: Over/Under 9 (+100/-110)

The Pirates are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Cardinals, with -142 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Cardinals (-1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on the market at +125.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at +114. That means you can bet $100 to profit $114, earning a total payout of $214, if they win.

Elsewhere, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cardinals at -130, where you can risk $130 to win $100, for a total payout of $230, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 9 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Pirates (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 9 runs has a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Cardinals vs. Pirates

• Run Line: Pirates +1.5 @ -142 via DraftKings Sportsbook (61% probability)
• Moneyline: Pirates @ +114 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.0% edge)
• Total: Under 9 @ -110 via BetMGM (54% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed modeling and betting expertise to bring you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

While the Cardinals are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Pirates moneyline is the best option due to the 1.0% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Cardinals vs. Pirates Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Cardinals are more likely to beat the Pirates at PNC Park on Wednesday.

This prediction is backed by extensive data-driven analysis, with the Cardinals having a 52% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Wednesday's Cardinals-Pirates game, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting insights before Cardinals vs. Pirates on Wednesday August 23, 2023.

Cardinals vs. Pirates 2023

Wednesday's MLB matchup between the Pirates and Cardinals at PNC Park is scheduled to begin at 12:35PM ET.

• Who: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
• Date: Wednesday August 23, 2023
• Time: 12:35PM ET / 9:35AM PT
• Venue: PNC Park

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