Pirates vs. Cardinals Prediction for MLB Saturday [9/2/2023]

The St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates will meet in MLB action at Busch Stadium on Saturday, starting at 7:15PM ET.

The Cardinals will have Drew Rom (0-2, 8.00 ERA) as their starting pitcher, pitting him against Thomas Hatch (1-1, 3.20 ERA) for the Pirates.

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

Who Will Win: Pirates vs. Cardinals

Based on cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Pirates-Cardinals MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Cardinals a 57% chance of winning against the Pirates.

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Pirates vs. Cardinals Odds [9/2]

• Run Line: Cardinals -1.5 (+130), Pirates +1.5 (-150)
• Moneyline: Cardinals -146, Pirates +136
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (+100/-114)

The Cardinals are -1.5 favorites versus the Pirates, with +130 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 -150.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cardinals at -146. That means you can risk $146 to win $100, for a total payout of $246, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at +136, where you can bet $100 to profit $136, earning a total payout of $236, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 9.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -114.

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) have a 60% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 9.5 runs has a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Pirates vs. Cardinals

• Run Line: Pirates +1.5 @ -150 via BetMGM (60% probability)
• Moneyline: Pirates @ +136 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.0% edge)
• Total: Over 9.5 @ +100 via DraftKings Sportsbook

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

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

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 9.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+100) that are available from DraftKings Sportsbook.

Pirates vs. Cardinals Prediction

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

This prediction is backed by comprehensive data-driven analysis, with the Cardinals given a 57% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting insights ahead of Pirates vs. Cardinals on Saturday September 2, 2023.

Pirates vs. Cardinals 2023

Saturday's MLB matchup between the Cardinals and Pirates at Busch Stadium is scheduled to commence at 7:15PM ET.

• Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals
• Date: Saturday September 2, 2023
• Time: 7:15PM ET / 4:15PM PT
• Venue: Busch Stadium

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