Pirates vs Cardinals Prediction and MLB Tips - 3 July 2025
Last updated: Jul 2, 2025, 10:33AM | Published: Jul 1, 2025, 6:31PM
The Pittsburgh Pirates will sqaure off with the St. Louis Cardinals in MLB action at PNC Park on Thursday, beginning at 2:35am AEST.
The Pirates will send Mitch Keller (2-10, 3.90 ERA) to the mound, while the Cardinals are going with Sonny Gray (8-2, 3.36 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pirates vs Cardinals game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Pittsburgh vs St. Louis MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Cardinals a 55% chance of beating the Pirates at PNC Park.
Pirates vs Cardinals: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at PNC Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Pirates $2.20, Cardinals $1.71
- Line: Pirates +1.5 ($1.72), Cardinals -1.5 ($2.20)
- 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 $2.20 and the Cardinals at $1.71.
The Pirates are 1.5-run underdogs against the Cardinals, with odds of $1.72 available at TAB.
For the favourite Cardinals (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.20.
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 Pirates (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 59% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Pirates vs Cardinals: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $2.20 with TAB
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.72 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8 at $1.91 with TAB
These Pirates vs Cardinals best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice every day of the year.
While the Cardinals have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pirates to win is our recommended option because of the 1.5% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Pirates vs Cardinals: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Pittsburgh vs St. Louis game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Pittsburgh vs St. Louis game.
As always, see Stats Insider's 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 start at 2:35am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Date: Thursday 3 July 2025
- Time: 2:35am 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 are the result of 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, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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