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Today's Betting Overview - Cardinals vs. Pirates
The Cardinals take on the Pirates on Saturday, June 3rd 2023 at PNC Park, Pittsburgh. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: St. Louis Cardinals (25-33) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (29-27)
- Date: Saturday, June 3rd 2023
- Time: 4:05 ET
- Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh
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St. Louis Cardinals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The St. Louis Cardinals come into this road contest vs Pittsburgh with a below .500 record (25-33). In the NL Central standings, the team ranks 5th. St. Louis will be looking to move their record on the road to above .500, as they are currently 13-17 away from home.
Despite having the advantage of being favored in 35 of their 58 games, St. Louis' record vs. the runline is just 25-33. The team's over/under record comes in at 30-28 with an average betting line of 9.
For St. Louis, Jordan Montgomery will look to pick up a win over Pittsburgh, as he has a record of 2-6. Across 11 appearances, Jordan Montgomery has a combined ERA of 4.47. To date, he has a batting average allowed of .275. Jordan Montgomery has given up seven home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .338. With a total of 17 walks, Montgomery has a WHIP of 1.43.
On the season, St. Louis boasts the 7th-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.8 runs per game. As a team, the Cardinals are batting a healthy .255, placing them 10th in the league. The team has also been strong in the power department, having hit 78 home runs which is 6th. Up to this point, St. Louis has been one of the MLB's better teams at getting on base, ranking 8th at .328.
Pittsburgh Pirates - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Pittsburgh Pirates host the St. Louis Cardinals, they have a record of 29-27, placing them 2nd in the NL Central. The Pirates hope to avoid dropping below .500 at home, as they are currently 13-13 at PNC Park.
Despite being favored 13 times in 56 games, Pittsburgh has managed to maintain an above .500 record against the runline. The team's over/under record comes in at 28-27 with an average betting line of 9.
Luis L. Ortiz gets the start for the Pirates with a below .500 record at 1-2. Currently, Luis L. Ortiz has an ERA of 4.36. The right-hander has a batting average allowed of .276. Opposing hitters have gone deep three times against Luis L. Ortiz, who has a WOBA allowed of .340. With a total of 11 walks, Ortiz has a WHIP of 1.69.
Pittsburgh's offense enters play with the 19th-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.4 runs per game. Through 56 games, the Pirates have the 16th-ranked batting average at .247. In terms of home runs, Pittsburgh ranks 17th, with a total of 55 long balls. Pittsburgh's overall OBP of .324 is good for 10th 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 -142 on the moneyline. St. Louis' implied win probability sits at 58.68%. Led by a strong offensive performance, the MLB predictive model recommends taking the Cardinals on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Cardinals Moneyline
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