Pirates vs. Cardinals Prediction and Odds - Apr 15, 2023

The St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates lock horns in MLB action at Busch Stadium on Saturday, starting at 2:15PM ET.

Steven Matz (0-2, 8.18 ERA) will be on the bump for the Cardinals, up against Roansy Contreras (1-1, 8.00 ERA) for the Pirates.

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

Who will win Pirates vs. Cardinals?

Using cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Pirates-Cardinals MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Cardinals a 63% chance of beating the Pirates.

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Pirates vs. Cardinals Game Odds

• Run Line: Cardinals -1.5 (+105), Pirates +1.5 (-120)
• Moneyline: Cardinals -190, Pirates +166
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-120/+100)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Cardinals are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Pirates, with +105 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -120.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cardinals at -190. That means you can risk $190 to win $100, for a total payout of $290, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at +166, where you can bet $100 to profit $166, earning a total payout of $266, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Pirates (+1.5) are a 56% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under is a 54% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Pirates vs. Cardinals

• Run Line: Pirates +1.5 @ -120 via BetMGM (56% probability)
• Moneyline: Pirates @ +166 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Total: Over 8.5 @ -120 via PointsBet (54% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed modeling and betting intelligence to help you make better decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

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 edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is pivotal to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Pirates vs. Cardinals Betting Guide

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

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting analysis before Pirates vs. Cardinals on Saturday April 15, 2023.

Pirates vs. Cardinals 2023 Game Info

Saturday's matchup between the Cardinals and Pirates at Busch Stadium is scheduled to commence at 2:15PM ET.

• Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals
• Date: Saturday April 15, 2023
• Time: 2:15PM ET / 11:15AM PT
• Venue: Busch Stadium

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