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Today's Betting Overview - Cardinals vs. Pirates
The Cardinals take on the Pirates on Sunday, June 4th 2023 at PNC Park, Pittsburgh. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: St. Louis Cardinals (25-34) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (30-27)
- Date: Sunday, June 4th 2023
- Time: 11:35 ET
- Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh
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St. Louis Cardinals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Pittsburgh, the Cardinals have a record of just 25-34. This places the team 5th in the NL Central. The Cardinals will need a win in today's game to move their record on the road (13-18) above the .500 mark.
St. Louis' record against the runline stands at 25-34, even though they have been favored in 36 of their 59 games. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 30-29.
St. Louis pitcher Miles Mikolas gets the start, looking to pick up another win, as his current record sits at 4-1. Through 12 appearances, Miles Mikolas has an ERA of 3.75. In his outings, opposing batters are hitting .274 against the right-hander. So far, Mikolas has given up eight home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .319. Mikolas' WHIP of 1.29 comes along with a total of 15 walks allowed.
Offensively, St. Louis has had no problem putting up runs, as their scoring average of 4.8 runs per game, ranks 10th in the MLB. The Cardinals are enjoying offensive success as their team batting average ranks 9th at .253. So far, St. Louis' lineup has also been able to hit for power, with a total of 80 home runs, which ranks 5th. St. Louis' overall OBP of .328 is good for 7th in the league.
Pittsburgh Pirates - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Pittsburgh Pirates host the St. Louis Cardinals, they have a record of 30-27, placing them 2nd in the NL Central. In their 27 games at PNC Park, the Pirates have a strong record of 14-13.
Despite being favored 13 times in 57 games, Pittsburgh has managed to maintain an above .500 record against the runline. The team has an over/under record of 28-28, with an average betting line of 9.
Pirates starter Rich Hill comes into the game with a record of just 4-5. Rich Hill will take the mound with an ERA of 4.76. To date, he has a batting average allowed of .272. Opposing hitters have gone deep nine times against Rich Hill, who has a WOBA allowed of .349. Hill's WHIP of 1.42 comes along with a total of 18 walks allowed.
Pittsburgh's offense comes into this game averaging 4.4 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. The Pirates' combined batting average currently sits at .247, placing them 12th in the league. In terms of home runs, Pittsburgh ranks 17th, with a total of 56 long balls. Pittsburgh's strong OBP of .324 is 9th best in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Cardinals vs. Pirates
Heading into today's matchup between St. Louis and Pittsburgh, the Cardinals are the betting favorite at -159 on the moneyline. St. Louis' implied win probability sits at 61.39%. The MLB preditive model shows St. Louis having a strong performance at the plate and has identified the best bet to take St. Louis on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Cardinals Moneyline
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