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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Friday, September 1st 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Pirates vs. Cardinals
The Pirates take on the Cardinals on Friday, September 1st 2023 at Busch Stadium, St. Louis. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Pittsburgh Pirates (61-73) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (58-76)
- Date: Friday, September 1st 2023
- Time: 8:15 ET
- Venue: Busch Stadium, St. Louis
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Pittsburgh Pirates - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Pittsburgh Pirates come into this road contest vs St. Louis with a below .500 record (61-73). In the NL Central standings, the team ranks 4th. Pittsburgh will be looking to move their record on the road to above .500, as they are currently 29-37 away from home.
Pittsburgh has a 67-67 record against the runline, having been favored 27 times in 134 games. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 71-58.
Taking the mound for Pittsburgh is Mitch Keller. Heading into play, he has a mark of 11-8. Mitch Keller will take the mound with an ERA of 4.01. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .242 against him. Opposing hitters have gone deep 19 times against Mitch Keller, who has a WOBA allowed of .305. Keller has a WHIP of 1.25, with 48 walks allowed.
Offensively, Pittsburgh is scoring at a rate near the MLB average, at 4.2 runs per game. The Pirates' combined batting average currently sits at .235, placing them 20th in the league. So far, the team is the 23rd-rated home run hitting team, with a total of 131 deep shots. Pittsburgh's OBP of .314 places them 18th in the league.
St. Louis Cardinals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Pittsburgh, the Cardinals have a record of just 58-76. This places the team 5th in the NL Central. In their 68 games at Busch Stadium, the Cardinals have a record of just 30-38.
Despite having the advantage of being favored in 73 of their 134 games, St. Louis' record vs. the runline is just 64-70. The team's over/under record comes in at 64-64 with an average betting line of 9.
St. Louis starter Dakota Hudson takes the mound with an overall record of 5-1. Across 12 appearances, Dakota Hudson has a combined ERA of 4.41. To date, he has a batting average allowed of .261. Opposing hitters have gone deep seven times against Dakota Hudson, who has a WOBA allowed of .334. Hudson's WHIP of 1.39 comes along with a total of 19 walks allowed.
St. Louis' offense comes into this game averaging 4.5 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. Through 134 game, the Cardinals have a team batting average of .254, ranking 10th. So far, St. Louis' lineup has also been able to hit for power, with a total of 181 home runs, which ranks 8th. St. Louis' offense has done a good job getting on base, ranking 8th with an OBP of .328.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Pirates vs. Cardinals
Heading into today's matchup between Pittsburgh and St. Louis, the Pirates are the betting favorite at -105 on the moneyline. Pittsburgh's implied win probability sits at 51.22%. The MLB predictive model shows Pittsburgh picking up the win. For aggressive bettors, there is enough of an edge to take the Pirates on the runline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Pirates -1.5
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