Pirates vs. Cardinals Prediction and Odds - Apr 13, 2023

The St. Louis Cardinals square off with the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Busch Stadium on Thursday, beginning at 7:45PM ET.

The Cardinals will have Jordan Montgomery (2-0, 2.25 ERA) start, while the Pirates are going with Vince Velasquez (0-2, 9.82 ERA).

Dimers' free betting picks for Pirates vs. Cardinals, plus game predictions and betting odds, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Pirates vs. Cardinals?

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Pirates-Cardinals MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Cardinals a 68% chance of defeating the Pirates.

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Pirates vs. Cardinals Game Odds

• Run Line: Cardinals -1.5 (-135), Pirates +1.5 (+116)
• Moneyline: Cardinals -270, Pirates +230
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-105/-105)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Cardinals are currently -1.5 favorites against the Pirates, with -135 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the run line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +116.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cardinals at -270, which means you can risk $270 to win $100, for a total payout of $370, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at +230, where you can bet $100 to profit $230, earning a total payout of $330, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 8.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Cardinals (-1.5) are a 51% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Pirates vs. Cardinals

• Run Line: Pirates +1.5 @ +116 via FanDuel Sportsbook (2.2% edge)
• Moneyline: Pirates @ +230 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.5% edge)
• Total: Over 8.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (52% probability)

Our best bets are based on world-class simulations and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

Even though the Cardinals are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Pirates +1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

And while the Cardinals are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Pirates moneyline is the best option because of the 1.5% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

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

Pirates vs. Cardinals Betting Guide

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Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Pirates-Cardinals matchup, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Pirates vs. Cardinals on Thursday April 13, 2023.

Pirates vs. Cardinals 2023 Game Info

Thursday's game between the Cardinals and Pirates at Busch Stadium is scheduled to commence at 7:45PM ET.

• Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals
• Date: Thursday April 13, 2023
• Time: 7:45PM ET / 4:45PM PT
• Venue: Busch Stadium

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