The Pittsburgh Pirates will play against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 7:45 PM. The game will take place at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO. Fans can expect a warm evening with clear skies and a light breeze. The game will be broadcast on SN PT.
Pirates vs. Cardinals Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Pittsburgh Pirates +110. The Pirates have been playing well recently, winning 6 of their last 10 games. They also have a better recent form compared to the Cardinals, who have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.0 (-110). Both teams have shown the ability to score runs, with their last game ending 7-6. The starting pitchers have higher ERAs, suggesting more runs could be scored.
Team Trends
- The Pittsburgh Pirates have a road record of 18-45 this season.
- The St. Louis Cardinals have a home record of 36-30 this season.
- In their last game, the Cardinals won against the Pirates with a score of 7-6.
- The Pirates have won 6 of their last 10 games.
- The Cardinals have a division record of 17-17 this season.
Pirates vs Cardinals Preview
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. The Pirates are currently at the bottom of the division with a 57-75 record. They have shown some improvement recently, going 6-4 in their last ten games. Mitch Keller will start for the Pirates, bringing a 4.34 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP. He aims to help his team bounce back from their recent loss.
The Cardinals hold a 65-67 record and are just above the Pirates in the division. They have won their last game but have struggled in the last ten, with a 4-6 record. Andre Pallante will take the mound for the Cardinals. He has a 5.17 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP. The Cardinals hope to continue their winning ways at home under clear skies and a light breeze.
Cardinals Ready for the Game
The St. Louis Cardinals are set to play with Andre Pallante on the mound. Pallante has a record of 6 wins and 11 losses. His ERA is 5.17, and his WHIP is 1.41. Willson Contreras leads the team in home runs with 19. He also has a batting average of .261 and 72 RBIs. Alec Burleson follows with 16 home runs and a .291 batting average. The Cardinals have a team batting average of .249, ranking 8th in the league. They have hit 125 home runs this season. Their team ERA stands at 4.33, which ranks 21st in the league.
Pirates Seek a Strong Performance
The Pittsburgh Pirates have Mitch Keller as their starting pitcher. Keller’s record is 5 wins and 12 losses. He has an ERA of 4.34 and a WHIP of 1.31. Andrew McCutchen leads the Pirates with 12 home runs. He has a batting average of .241 and an OBP of .331. McCutchen has played in 112 games this season. The Pirates have a team batting average of .234, ranking 17th in the league. They have hit 96 home runs, which ranks 25th. Their team ERA is 3.96, placing them 14th in the league.
Final Betting Pick
The Pirates moneyline at +110 is a solid pick. They have won 6 of their last 10 games, showing good form. Their recent road struggles are a concern, but their current momentum could help them overcome this. Mitch Keller, the Pirates’ starting pitcher, has a 4.34 ERA, which is better than the Cardinals’ Andre Pallante, who has a 5.17 ERA. The over 8.0 runs is a reasonable choice. Both teams have shown they can score, with their last game ending 7-6. The Pirates have hitters like Andrew McCutchen and Spencer Horwitz, who have been contributing to the scoreboard. The Cardinals’ recent games have also seen high scores, suggesting a potential for another high-scoring game.
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Last updated:August 26, 2025 Cardinals, Pirates