PIT @ STL
11:45 pm • BSMWStarting Pitchers
| pitcher | team | era | w-l | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 3.29 | 12-13 | |
 |  | 5.52 | 3-9 |
Pirates vs. Cardinals Odds
Spread, Total, Moneyline
MatchupOpenSpreadTotalMoneyline | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pirates 21-26 | +1.5-116 | o9-112 | +182 | |
Cardinals 20-25 | -1.5-105 | u9-109 | -220 | |
Busch StadiumSt. Louis
Pirates vs. Cardinals Game Analysis
Pirates vs. Cardinals Notes
Matchup Contrasts
44% of Brendan Donovan strikeouts are looking this season -- eighth highest among hitters with at least 84 total PA's-- 97th Percentile. 33% of JT Brubaker strikeouts are looking this season -- ninth highest among qualified SPs-- 89th Percentile.
Paul Goldschmidt is slugging .582 on non-fastballs this season -- eighth best among hitters with at least 84 total PA's-- 97th Percentile. JT Brubaker has allowed a SLG of .443 non-fastballs this season -- 10th worst among qualified SPs-- 14th Percentile.
Today's Starting Pitchers
Opponents have a line drive rate of just 12% (12/99) against Zach Thompson with runners in scoring position since the start of last season -- lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 109 total IP; League Avg: 23% -- 100th Percentile.
Opponents have a miss rate of 33% (55/169) against Zach Thompson on the first pitch of at-bats since the start of last season -- 13th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 109 total IP; League Avg: 26% -- 91st Percentile.
Opponents have a first pitch chase rate of 28% (34/122) against Miles Mikolas this season -- highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 17% -- 100th Percentile.
Opponents have a miss rate of just 19% (111/584) against Miles Mikolas this season -- 6th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 25% -- seventh Percentile.
Keys to the Game
Jose Quintana has allowed an OPS of .943 (160 PA's) versus the bottom of the order since the start of last season -- highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 109 total IP; League Avg: .621 -- 0 Percentile.
The Pirates are just 19-2 (.905) when leading entering the 8th inning this season -- 9th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .926.
The Cardinals are 29-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 8th inning this season -- tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .926.
The Cardinals are 12-3 (.800) when hitting 2 or more home runs this season -- 7th best in MLB; League Avg: .708.
Pirates vs. Cardinals Expert Picks
Popular Props
Last 5 Matchups
Betting Trends
- Cardinals are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
- Cardinals are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
- Cardinals are 11-15 in their road games against the spread
- The totals have gone OVER in 5 of Cardinals' last 5 games
- The totals have gone OVER in 9 of Cardinals' 20 last games at home
Pirates vs. Cardinals Public Betting
Matchup History
Against the Spread (ATS) History
Over/Under History
Cardinals vs. Pirates Injury Updates
Cardinals Injuries
Willson Contreras
CContreras is out with arm
Out
Steven Matz
PMatz is out with back
Out
Tommy Edman
IFEdman is out with wrist
Out
Drew Rom
PRom is out with biceps
Out
Pirates Injuries
Marco Gonzales
PGonzales is out with arm
Out
Ke'Bryan Hayes
IFHayes is out with back
Out
Johan Oviedo
POviedo is out for season with elbow
Out for Season
Jason Delay
CDelay is out with knee
Out
Endy Rodriguez
CRodriguez is out for season with elbow
Out for Season
Pirates vs. Cardinals Box Score
Pirates Player Stats
Projected| PITCHER | PC | IP | K | ER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB.Wilson, P | 96 | 5 | 3 | 7 | |
| LA. Banda, P | 26 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| RH. Hembree, P | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| RD.Bednar, P | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| HITTERS | H-AB | R | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1T.Marcano, 2B | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B.Reynolds, CF | 0-3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2C. Mitchell, RF | 1-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3J.Suwinski, RF | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3J.Suwinski, CF | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4D.Vogelbach, DH | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 5C. Smith-Njigba, LF | 0-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6D. Castillo, SS | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7H. Park, 3B | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8Y. Chang, 1B | 0-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9M. Pérez, C | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cardinals Player Stats
Projected| PITCHER | PC | IP | K | ER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RM.Mikolas, P | 129 | 8.2 | 6 | 0 | |
| LP. Naughton, P | 3 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 |
| HITTERS | H-AB | R | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1T.Edman, SS | 3-5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2B.Donovan, 3B | 4-5 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 3P.Goldschmidt, 1B | 4-4 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 4N.Gorman, 2B | 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 5J. Yepez, LF | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5T.O'Neill, LF | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6D.Carlson, RF | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7A. Pujols, DH | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8H.Bader, CF | 1-3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 9A.Knizner, C | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Pirates vs. Cardinals Team Totals
MatchupOverUnder | ||
|---|---|---|
Pirates 21-26 | N/A | N/A |
Cardinals 20-25 | N/A | N/A |