Pirates vs Cardinals Prediction and MLB Tips - 28 April 2026
Last updated: Apr 27, 2026, 10:40PM | Published: Apr 26, 2026, 10:32PM
The Pittsburgh Pirates will sqaure off with the St. Louis Cardinals in MLB action at PNC Park on Tuesday, starting at 8:40am AEST.
The Pirates will have Mason Montgomery (1-0, 3.97 ERA) start, up against Dustin May (3-2, 5.84 ERA) for the Cardinals.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Pirates vs Cardinals game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's Pittsburgh vs St. Louis MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Pirates a 56% chance of winning against the Cardinals at PNC Park.
Pirates vs Cardinals: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's MLB game at PNC Park are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pirates $1.83, Cardinals $2.00
- Line: Pirates -1.5 ($2.65), Cardinals +1.5 ($1.50)
- Total (Over/Under 8 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 $1.83 and the Cardinals at $2.00.
The Pirates are 1.5-run favourites against the Cardinals, with odds of $2.65 available at TAB.
For the underdog Cardinals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.50.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 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 61% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Pirates vs Cardinals: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $1.83 with TAB
- Line: Pirates -1.5 at $2.65 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Pirates vs Cardinals betting tips are based on detailed modelling and wagering intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Even though the Cardinals are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Pirates -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 8 is our best bet because of the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Pirates vs Cardinals: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Pittsburgh vs St. Louis game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Pittsburgh vs St. Louis game.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips on every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Pirates vs Cardinals: Essential Details
The match-up between the Pirates and Cardinals at PNC Park is scheduled to begin at 8:40am AEST on Tuesday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Date: Tuesday 28 April 2026
- 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 after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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