Pirates vs. Cardinals Prediction for MLB Friday [9/1/2023]

The St. Louis Cardinals will face the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Busch Stadium on Friday, starting at 8:15PM ET.

Dakota Hudson (5-1, 4.41 ERA) will start on the mound for the Cardinals, up against Mitch Keller (11-8, 4.01 ERA) for the Pirates.

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

Who Will Win: Pirates vs. Cardinals

Based on trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Pirates-Cardinals MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently can't split the two teams, giving both the Pirates and Cardinals a 50% chance of winning the game.

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Pirates vs. Cardinals Odds [9/1]

• Run Line: Cardinals +1.5 (-175), Pirates -1.5 (+160)
• Moneyline: Cardinals -105, Pirates -104
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110/-105)

The Cardinals are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Pirates, with -175 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Pirates (-1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +160.

In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Cardinals and Pirates are currently at minus-money betting odds on the moneyline.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cardinals at -105. That means you can risk $105 to win $100, for a total payout of $205, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at -104, where you can risk $104 to win $100, for a total payout of $204, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Cardinals (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs has a 54% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Pirates vs. Cardinals

• Run Line: Pirates -1.5 @ +160 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Pirates @ -104 via FanDuel Sportsbook (50% probability)
• Total: Over 8.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (54% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to help you make better decisions with the legal sportsbooks in America.

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

Pirates vs. Cardinals Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Pirates are more likely to beat the Cardinals in the MLB game on Friday.

This prediction is backed by extensive data-driven analysis, with the Pirates boasting a 50% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Pirates vs. Cardinals on Friday September 1, 2023.

Pirates vs. Cardinals 2023

Friday's MLB matchup between the Cardinals and Pirates at Busch Stadium is scheduled to start at 8:15PM ET.

• Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals
• Date: Friday September 1, 2023
• Time: 8:15PM ET / 5:15PM PT
• Venue: Busch Stadium

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