The St. Louis Cardinals (-190) visit PNC Park to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates (+155) on Friday, September 9, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35pm EDT in Pittsburgh.
The Cardinals are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-115).
The Cardinals vs Pirates Over/Under is 8 total runs for the game.
So far this season, the Cardinals are 78-57 against the spread (ATS), while the Pirates are 65-67 ATS.
Cardinals vs. Pirates Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
Cardinals vs Pirates Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cardinals will win Friday‘s matchup with 62.0% confidence.
This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Cardinals and Pirates and up-to-date player injuries.
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Best Cardinals Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cardinals players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Pirates Player Prop Best Bets Today
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Pirates players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Pirates vs Cardinals Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Gamel | 0.5 +675 | 0.5 -2000 |
| Bryan Reynolds | 0.5 +500 | 0.5 -1100 |
| Jack Suwinski | 0.5 +625 | 0.5 -1600 |
| Jason Delay | 0.5 +800 | 0.5 -3000 |
| Ke'Bryan Hayes | 0.5 +800 | 0.5 -3000 |
Pirates vs Cardinals Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Gamel | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +160 |
| Bryan Reynolds | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +170 |
| Jack Suwinski | 0.5 -150 | 0.5 +105 |
| Jason Delay | 0.5 -120 | 0.5 -115 |
| Ke'Bryan Hayes | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +135 |
Pirates vs Cardinals RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Gamel | 0.5 +190 | 0.5 -275 |
| Bryan Reynolds | 0.5 +210 | 0.5 -300 |
| Jack Suwinski | 0.5 +225 | 0.5 -350 |
| Jason Delay | 0.5 +275 | 0.5 -450 |
| Ke'Bryan Hayes | 0.5 +230 | 0.5 -350 |
Pirates vs Cardinals Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Roansy Contreras | 4.5 +100 | 4.5 -145 |
| Miles Mikolas | 4.5 -150 | 4.5 +105 |
Positive Betting Trends for the Cardinals Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
Positive Betting Trends for the Pirates: Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Cardinals have gone 76-59 against the Run Line (+14.4 Units / 8.55% ROI).
- 78-57 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.75 Units / 4.61% ROI
- 63-66 when betting on the total runs Over for -10 Units / -6.76% ROI
- 66-63 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.85 Units / -1.94% ROI
Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Cardinals have gone 65-67 against the Run Line (-9.95 Units / -6.09% ROI).
- 49-83 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.8 Units / -7.92% ROI
- 57-67 when betting on the total runs Over for -16.35 Units / -11.28% ROI
- 67-57 when betting on the total runs Under for +4.25 Units / 2.91% ROI
Miles Mikolas: Cardinals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Opponents have a miss rate of just 18% (241/1,328) against Miles Mikolas this season — tied for 3rd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 25% — seventh Percentile.
Right-handed hitters have a miss rate of just 20% (143/701) against Miles Mikolas this season — 5th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 26% — ninth Percentile.
Miles Mikolas has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 75.4 MPH on pitches out of the zone since the start of last season (121 balls in play) — 4th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 148 total IP; League Avg: 80.3
Miles Mikolas has walked 6 of 252 batters (2%) versus the top of the order this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 7% — 100th Percentile.
Roansy Contreras: Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Roansy Contreras has walked 12 of 83 batters (14%) with runners in scoring position this season — 7th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 67 total IP; League Avg: 9% — fourth Percentile.
Opponents have a line drive rate of just 14% (10/72) against Roansy Contreras on sliders this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 67 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 100th Percentile.
Opponents have a line drive rate of 37% (16/43) against Roansy Contreras on elevated fastballs this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 67 total IP; League Avg: 23% — first Percentile.
Roansy Contreras has walked 33 of 318 batters (10%) this season — tied for 14th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 67 total IP; League Avg: 7% — ninth Percentile.