On Wednesday, May 07, 2025, the Pittsburgh Pirates will take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. The game is scheduled to start at 1:15 PM. Fans can expect an exciting night of baseball as these two teams meet on the field.

Pirates vs. Cardinals Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Cardinals MoneyLine: -174. The Cardinals have a stronger home record and better overall performance this season compared to the Pirates.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 7.5 (-117). Both teams have shown limited scoring in recent games, and the starting pitchers have solid stats, suggesting a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

• The Pittsburgh Pirates have a regular season record of 12-25 and are 10 games back in the NL Central.
• The St. Louis Cardinals have a better home record at 14-6 compared to their road record of 4-13.
• In a recent game on May 6th, 2025, the Pirates lost to the Cardinals 2-1, with both teams recording 4 hits each.
• Paul Skenes of the Pirates pitched 6 innings against the Cardinals, allowing 2 runs and striking out 6.
• Alec Burleson was a key player for the Cardinals on May 6th, contributing 2 RBIs with a double.

Pirates vs Cardinals Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates head to Busch Stadium to face the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, May 07, 2025. The game will start at 1:15 PM. Mitch Keller will take the mound for the Pirates. He has a record of 1-3 this season with an ERA of 4.38. Keller has pitched 39 innings in his seven starts, striking out 29 batters.

Sonny Gray will start for the Cardinals. Gray has a 3-1 record this season with an ERA of 4.12. He has pitched 39 1/3 innings and struck out 39 batters in his seven starts. Both pitchers will aim to help their teams secure a win in this matchup. Fans can look forward to a night of baseball at Busch Stadium.

Cardinals at Home: Key Players and Stats

The St. Louis Cardinals have some top hitters leading their lineup. Lars Nootbaar has played 36 games with a .232 batting average. He leads the team with 5 home runs and 23 runs scored. Brendan Donovan has a .333 batting average and tops the team with 19 RBIs. Victor Scott II also contributes with a .286 batting average. He has 2 home runs and 15 RBIs. These players help the team maintain a .258 batting average, ranked 4th in the league. Sonny Gray is set to pitch for the Cardinals. He has a record of 3-1 with a 4.12 ERA. Gray has 39 strikeouts in 39 1/3 innings, showing solid performance on the mound.

Pirates’ Key Players and Pitching Insights

Oneil Cruz stands out for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He has a .246 batting average and leads the team with 8 home runs. Cruz also ranks first in the league with 22 runs scored. Bryan Reynolds contributes with a .224 batting average. He has hit 5 home runs and leads the team with 19 RBIs. Andrew McCutchen adds a .255 batting average and 12 RBIs. Mitch Keller will pitch for the Pirates. He has a 1-3 record with a 4.38 ERA. Keller has 29 strikeouts in 39 innings this season.

Final Betting Pick

The Cardinals’ MoneyLine at -174 is a solid choice due to their strong home record of 14-6. They have also performed better overall this season with an 18-19 record compared to the Pirates’ 12-25. The Cardinals’ hitting is ranked higher, with a .258 team batting average, which is fourth in the league.

Choosing the under 7.5 (-117) seems wise given recent performances. Both teams have shown limited scoring, with the Pirates scoring only two runs in their last game against the Cardinals. The starting pitchers, Sonny Gray and Mitch Keller, have decent ERAs of 4.12 and 4.38, respectively, indicating a potential for a low-scoring game.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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