Saint Louis Cardinals (55-71) vs Pittsburgh Pirates (56-69)
Saint Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates 8/23/2023 – The Pirates have a 56-69 record so far this season, 30-32 at home and 67-54 in over/under. They are sitting on the second to last place of the AL Central Division. Jack Suwinski leads the team in home runs this season with 21, while Jason Delay leads the team in batting average with .278. The Pirates average 4.3 runs offensively while allowing 5.18 runs per game defensively. They have a .232 hitting percentage and average 1 home runs per game.
The Cardinals, with a 55-71 record so far this season, 27-34 on the road and 59-62 in over/under, find themselves sitting on the last place of the AL Central Division. When looking for insights into their upcoming games, considering Free MLB picks can be quite valuable. Nolan Arenado leads the team in home runs this season with 26, while Brendan Donovan takes the lead in batting average with an impressive .284. In terms of their performance, the Cardinals average 4.7 runs offensively, while defensively allowing 5.22 runs per game. With a .255 hitting percentage and an average of 1.4 home runs per game, they strive to make an impact. It’s important to note that in their previous meeting on Monday, the Pirates secured a decisive victory at home with a commanding 11-1 score.
Cardinals vs. Pirates Game Info
| When: | Wednesday, August 23, 2023 12:35 PM ET |
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| Where: | PNC park in Pittsburgh |
| TV: | Bally Sports Network |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Zack Thompson (2-5, 3.90 ERA) vs Luis L. Ortiz (2-3, 4.86 ERA)
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Pittsburgh Pirates TBA – Over/Under: TBA
The Pirates have not yet announced a starting pitcher for this game.
On the mound for the Cardinals will be the leftie Matthew Liberatore who has a 2-5 record, 6.12 ERA and 1.64 WHIP. He has a 7.17 road ERA this season.
Pirates Betting Trends
The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Team Total Under in 54 of their last 92 games (+12.70 Units / 12% ROI)
The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 20 of their last 27 games at home (+12.90 Units / 39% ROI)
Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 13 games at home (+9.80 Units / 67% ROI)
The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 7 games (+3.75 Units / 54% ROI)
The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 games (+2.95 Units / 57% ROI)
Pittsburgh Pirates have only hit the Team Total Over in 38 of their last 94 games (-27.10 Units / -24% ROI)
The Pittsburgh Pirates have only hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 22 of their last 56 games (-16.35 Units / -25% ROI)
The Pittsburgh Pirates have only hit the Game Total Under in 32 of their last 79 games (-15.15 Units / -17% ROI)
Cardinals Betting Trends
Under is 2-0-2 in Wainwrights last 4 starts with the total set at 6.5 or lower.
Under is 5-0 in Wainwrights last 5 road starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Cardinals are 0-4 in Wainwrights last 4 starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Under is 5-1 in Wainwrights last 6 Tuesday starts.
Under is 5-1 in Wainwrights last 6 starts on grass.
Saint Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates 8/23/2023 Betting Picks
Considering the Cardinals’ starting pitcher’s recent struggles, it might be prudent to check out free sports picks today and lean towards the Pirates as they aim to secure a victory at home. The Cardinals find themselves in a challenging position with their starting pitcher’s performance, potentially making the Pirates the favored choice to get the job done on their home turf.
Free Pick and Prediction: Pittsburgh Pirates ML