Cardinals vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 8 May 2025
Last updated: May 7, 2025, 5:15PM | Published: May 7, 2025, 1:29AM
The St. Louis Cardinals will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Busch Stadium on Thursday, starting at 3:15am AEST.
Sonny Gray (3-1, 4.12 ERA) will get the ball for the Cardinals, while the Pirates will counter with Mitch Keller (1-3, 4.38 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cardinals vs Pirates game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's St. Louis vs Pittsburgh MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Cardinals a 62% chance of winning against the Pirates at Busch Stadium.
Cardinals vs Pirates: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Busch Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Cardinals $1.56, Pirates $2.50
- Line: Cardinals -1.5 ($2.25), Pirates +1.5 ($1.67)
- 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 $1.56 and the Pirates at $2.50.
The Cardinals are 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $2.25 available at TAB.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.67.
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 model, the Pirates (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 59% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Cardinals vs Pirates: Best Bets
- Head to Head: St. Louis at $1.56 with TAB
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.67 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Cardinals vs Pirates predictions are based on market-leading modelling and gambling intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Cardinals vs Pirates: Prediction
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Cardinals vs Pirates: Essential Details
The game between the Cardinals and Pirates at Busch Stadium is scheduled to commence at 3:15am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Thursday 8 May 2025
- Time: 3:15am AEST
- Venue: Busch Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our St. Louis vs Pittsburgh predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics 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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