Cardinals vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 17 September 2024

Last updated: Sep 16, 2024, 11:46PM | Published: Sep 15, 2024, 7:29PM

The St. Louis Cardinals will face the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Busch Stadium on Tuesday, commencing at 9:45am AEST.

The Cardinals will have Andre Pallante (6-8, 4.13 ERA) start, up against Paul Skenes (10-2, 2.10 ERA) for the Pirates.

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cardinals vs Pirates game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.

Who Will Win?

Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Tuesday's St. Louis vs Pittsburgh MLB match-up 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Pirates a 52% chance of defeating the Cardinals at Busch Stadium.

Cardinals vs Pirates: Odds

The latest betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's MLB game at Busch Stadium are listed here:

Head to Head: Cardinals $2.10, Pirates $1.73
Line: Cardinals +1.5 ($1.65), Pirates -1.5 ($2.25)
Total (Over/Under 7.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Cardinals at $2.10 and the Pirates at $1.73.

The Cardinals are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Pirates, with odds of $1.65 available at TAB.

For the favourite Pirates (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.25.

The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Cardinals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 60% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.

Cardinals vs Pirates: Best Bets

Head to Head: St. Louis at $2.10 with TAB
Line: Cardinals +1.5 at $1.65 with TAB
Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB

Our Cardinals vs Pirates best bets are based on world-class simulations and gambling expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.

While the Pirates have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cardinals to win is our recommended option due to the 2.5% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.

Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 7.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.

Cardinals vs Pirates: Prediction

Stats Insider provides full coverage of the St. Louis vs Pittsburgh game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.

Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting predictions before the St. Louis vs Pittsburgh match-up.

As always, see our Best Bets to get betting tips on every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.

Cardinals vs Pirates: Essential Details

The match-up between the Cardinals and Pirates at Busch Stadium is scheduled to commence at 9:45am AEST on Tuesday.

Teams: St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Date: Tuesday 17 September 2024
Time: 9:45am AEST
Venue: Busch Stadium

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.

Conclusion

Our St. Louis vs Pittsburgh predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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