Pirates vs Cardinals Prediction and MLB Tips - 24 September 2026
Last updated: Sep 23, 2026, 10:56AM | Published: Sep 23, 2026, 3:27AM
The Pittsburgh Pirates will take on the St. Louis Cardinals in MLB action at PNC Park on Thursday, commencing at 8:40am AEST.
Lake Bachar (1-4, 3.56 ERA) will start for the Pirates, while the Cardinals will counter with Matthew Liberatore (5-14, 5.36 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pirates vs Cardinals game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Pittsburgh vs St. Louis MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Pirates a 53% chance of beating the Cardinals at PNC Park.
Pirates vs Cardinals: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at PNC Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Pirates $1.94, Cardinals $1.88
- Line: Pirates +1.5 ($1.51), Cardinals -1.5 ($2.54)
- 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 $1.94 and the Cardinals at $1.88.
The Pirates are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Cardinals, with odds of $1.51 available at TAB.
For the favourite Cardinals (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.54.
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 analytics model, the Pirates (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 66% of the time, while the 7-run over/under is expected to go over 56% of the time.
Pirates vs Cardinals: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $1.94 with TAB
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.51 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Pirates vs Cardinals best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting expertise to bring you the best possible advice every day of the year.
Pirates vs Cardinals: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Pittsburgh vs St. Louis game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and free tips.
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Pittsburgh vs St. Louis match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips for every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Pirates vs Cardinals: Essential Details
The game between the Pirates and Cardinals at PNC Park is scheduled to begin at 8:40am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Date: Thursday 24 September 2026
- Time: 8:40am AEST
- Venue: PNC Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Pittsburgh vs St. Louis predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert 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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