- The Cardinals (92-66) are -190 favorites vs the Pirates (59-99)
- Pirates starting pitcher: Roansy Contreras (5-5), 3.71 ERA
- Cardinals starting pitcher: Adam Wainwright (11-11), 3.51 ERA
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The Pittsburgh Pirates (+155) visit Busch Stadium to take on the St. Louis Cardinals (-190) on Sunday, October 2, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 2:15pm EDT in St. Louis.
The Cardinals are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+115).
The Pirates vs Cardinals Over/Under is 7 total runs for the game.
So far this season, the Pirates are 59-99 against the spread (ATS), while the Cardinals are 87-71 ATS.
Pirates vs. Cardinals Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Pirates | +1.5 -140 | O 7 -105 | +155 |
| Cardinals | -1.5 +115 | U 7 -115 | -190 |
Pirates vs Cardinals Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cardinals will win Sunday‘s matchup with 66.2% confidence.
This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Pirates and Cardinals and up-to-date player injuries.
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Best Pirates Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Pirates players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Rodolfo Castro has hit the Hits Over in 17 of his last 20 away games (+12.50 Units / 37% ROI)
- Rodolfo Castro has hit the Total Bases Over in 18 of his last 23 away games (+12.25 Units / 36% ROI)
- Kevin Newman has hit the Hits Over in 12 of his last 13 away games (+11.95 Units / 50% ROI)
- Kevin Newman has hit the Singles Over in 12 of his last 13 away games (+10.45 Units / 58% ROI)
- Cal Mitchell has hit the Total Bases Under in 12 of his last 16 away games (+9.85 Units / 55% ROI)
Best Cardinals Player Prop Best Bets Today
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cardinals players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Jose Quintana has hit the Earned Runs Under in 21 of his last 26 games (+15.30 Units / 48% ROI)
- Brendan Donovan has hit the Runs Over in 17 of his last 23 games at home (+13.05 Units / 54% ROI)
- Paul Goldschmidt has hit the Runs Under in 14 of his last 16 games (+10.95 Units / 43% ROI)
- Corey Dickerson has hit the Runs Under in 14 of his last 16 games at home (+9.40 Units / 29% ROI)
- Juan Yepez has hit the Singles Under in 11 of his last 12 games at home (+9.25 Units / 50% ROI)
Cardinals vs Pirates Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Pujols | 0.5 +400 | 0.5 -750 |
| Brendan Donovan | 0.5 +950 | 0.5 -10000 |
| Corey Dickerson | 0.5 +875 | 0.5 -5000 |
| Dylan Carlson | 0.5 +800 | 0.5 -3000 |
| Nolan Arenado | 0.5 +400 | 0.5 -750 |
Cardinals vs Pirates Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Pujols | 0.5 -175 | 0.5 +120 |
| Brendan Donovan | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +130 |
| Corey Dickerson | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +140 |
| Dylan Carlson | 0.5 -140 | 0.5 -105 |
| Nolan Arenado | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +155 |
Cardinals vs Pirates RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Pujols | 0.5 +170 | 0.5 -250 |
| Brendan Donovan | 0.5 +260 | 0.5 -400 |
| Corey Dickerson | 0.5 +240 | 0.5 -375 |
| Dylan Carlson | 0.5 +250 | 0.5 -400 |
| Nolan Arenado | 0.5 +145 | 0.5 -200 |
Cardinals vs Pirates Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Wainwright | 4.5 +110 | 4.5 -160 |
| Roansy Contreras | 4.5 +115 | 4.5 -160 |
Positive Betting Trends for the Pirates Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
- The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 28 of their last 46 away games (+7.90 Units / 15% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the Run Line in 52 of their last 94 games (+7.90 Units / 7% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Under in 42 of their last 77 away games (+7.65 Units / 9% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 24 away games (+6.80 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 11 of their last 15 games (+6.75 Units / 34% ROI)
Positive Betting Trends for the Cardinals: Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
- The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Moneyline in 45 of their last 64 games at home (+16.85 Units / 16% ROI)
- The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the Run Line in 39 of their last 64 games at home (+16.65 Units / 22% ROI)
- The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Team Total Over in 39 of their last 64 games at home (+11.10 Units / 15% ROI)
- The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Game Total Under in 50 of their last 90 games (+8.45 Units / 9% ROI)
- The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 38 of their last 64 games at home (+6.60 Units / 8% ROI)
Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Pirates have gone 79-79 against the Run Line (-7.05 Units / -3.62% ROI).
- 59-99 when betting on the Moneyline for -16.35 Units / -9.92% ROI
- 72-77 when betting on the total runs Over for -12.1 Units / -6.95% ROI
- 77-72 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.8 Units / -1.03% ROI
Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Pirates have gone 87-71 against the Run Line (+10.65 Units / 5.38% ROI).
- 92-66 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.4 Units / 4.11% ROI
- 74-79 when betting on the total runs Over for -13.3 Units / -7.62% ROI
- 79-74 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.9 Units / -1.09% ROI
Roansy Contreras: Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Roansy Contreras has walked 15 of 106 batters (14%) with runners in scoring position this season — 5th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 78 total IP; League Avg: 9% — third Percentile.
Opponents have a line drive rate of just 14% (13/90) against Roansy Contreras on sliders this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 78 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 100th Percentile.
Roansy Contreras has located his pitches away 58% of the time (233/401) with runners in scoring position this season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 78 total IP; League Avg: 45% — 98th Percentile.
Opponents have a line drive rate of just 17% (11/65) against Roansy Contreras with runners in scoring position this season — tied for 10th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 78 total IP; League Avg: 23% — 93rd Percentile.
Adam Wainwright: Cardinals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Adam Wainwright has thrown breaking pitches 58% of the time (748/1,281) when behind in the count since the start of last season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — 100th Percentile.
Opponents have a miss rate of just 17% (222/1,327) against Adam Wainwright this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 25% — second Percentile.
Adam Wainwright has thrown breaking pitches 56% of the time (2,450/4,371) in non-two strike counts since the start of last season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 29% — 100th Percentile.
Adam Wainwright has averaged 88.5 MPH on fastballs this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 78 total IP; League Avg: 93.4 — second Percentile.
Pirates Keys to the Game vs. the Cardinals
The Pirates are just 94-25 (.790) when leading entering the 7th inning since the 2020 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .875.
The Pirates are just 57-133 (.300) on the road since the 2020 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .463.
The Pirates are just 19-85 (.183) when scoring 4 or fewer runs this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .295.
The Pirates are just 26-53 (.329) on the road this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .470.
Cardinals Keys to the Game vs. the Pirates
The Cardinals are 15-4 (.789) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.
The Cardinals are 77-23 (.770) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — 6th best in MLB; League Avg: .705.
The Cardinals are 9-54 (.143) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 8th best in MLB; League Avg: .118.
The Cardinals are 68-3 (.958) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .882.
Pirates Hitting Stats & Trends
The Pirates are batting just .139 with two-strikes this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .169.
The Pirates are batting just .143 with two-strikes since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .168.
Pirates hitters have an OBP of just .291 (3,541 PA’s) against LHP since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .318.
The Pirates have answered-back in just 23% of innings after an opponent scores since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 30%.
Cardinals Hitting Stats & Trends
Cardinals hitters have 260 extra-base hits out of 598 total hits (43%) against LHP since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 35%.
Cardinals hitters are slugging .470 against LHP since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .407.
Cardinals hitters have an OPS of .806 (2,598 PA’s) against LHP since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .725.
Cardinals hitters have 287 extra-base hits out of 670 total hits (43%) against LHP since the start of 2020 — best in MLB; League Avg: 36%.
Pirates Pitching Stats & Trends
The Pirates pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in 59% of their games on the road this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 46%.
Pirates pitchers have walked 1,177 of 12,206 batters (10%) since the start of last season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
The Pirates have allowed 1.71 runs per game (269/157) in late innings this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 1.28.
Pirates pitchers have walked 1,426 of 14,433 batters (10%) since the start of 2020 — tied for highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.
Cardinals Pitching Stats & Trends
Opponents have a groundball rate of 47% against Cardinals pitchers this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.
Cardinals pitchers have induced opposing hitters to ground into 150 double plays in 1,173 opportunities (13%) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 10%.
Cardinals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 18% with runners in scoring position since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.
Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Cardinals pitchers since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.
Cardinals vs. Pirates Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets
- Alexander Reyes (Cardinals): Shoulder, D60
- Tyler O’Neill (Cardinals): Hamstring, D10
- Jordan Hicks (Cardinals): Neck, D15
- Drew VerHagen (Cardinals): Hip, D60
- Zachary Collins (Pirates): Undisclosed, D10
- Max Kranick (Pirates): Elbow, D60
- Yerry De Los Santos (Pirates): Lat, D60
- Eric Stout (Pirates): Undisclosed, D15
- Canaan Smith-Njigba (Pirates): Wrist, D60
- William Crowe (Pirates): Elbow, D15
- Jonathan Brubaker (Pirates): Lat, D15
- Colin Holderman (Pirates): Shoulder, D60
- Roberto Pérez (Pirates): Hamstring, D60
- Blake Cederlind (Pirates): Elbow, D60
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