Pirates vs Cardinals Prediction and MLB Tips - 2 July 2025
Last updated: Jul 1, 2025, 10:40PM | Published: Jun 30, 2025, 7:30PM
The Pittsburgh Pirates will sqaure off with the St. Louis Cardinals in MLB action at PNC Park on Wednesday, commencing at 8:40am AEST.
Paul Skenes (4-7, 2.12 ERA) will be on the bump for the Pirates, pitting him against Andre Pallante (5-4, 4.43 ERA) for the Cardinals.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Pirates vs Cardinals game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Pittsburgh vs St. Louis MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Pirates a 58% chance of beating the Cardinals at PNC Park.
Pirates vs Cardinals: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at PNC Park are shown below:
- Head to Head: Pirates $1.65, Cardinals $2.30
- Line: Pirates -1.5 ($2.45), Cardinals +1.5 ($1.59)
- Total (Over/Under 7 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 Pirates at $1.65 and the Cardinals at $2.30.
The Pirates are 1.5-run favourites against the Cardinals, with odds of $2.45 available at TAB.
For the underdog Cardinals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.59.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Cardinals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 62% of the time, while the 7-run over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Pirates vs Cardinals: Best Bets
- Head to Head: St. Louis at $2.30 with TAB
- Line: Cardinals +1.5 at $1.59 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 7 at $1.91 with TAB
These Pirates vs Cardinals betting tips are based on world-class simulations and gambling expertise to give you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
While the Pirates have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cardinals to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Pirates vs Cardinals: Prediction
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Pirates vs Cardinals: Essential Details
The game between the Pirates and Cardinals at PNC Park is scheduled to begin at 8:40am AEST on Wednesday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Date: Wednesday 2 July 2025
- Time: 8:40am AEST
- Venue: PNC Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Pittsburgh vs St. Louis predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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