Pirates vs Cardinals Prediction and MLB Tips - 3 July 2025
Last updated: Jul 2, 2025, 4:35PM | 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, starting at 2:35am AEST.
The Pirates will send Mitch Keller (2-10, 3.90 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against Sonny Gray (8-2, 3.36 ERA) for the Cardinals.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Pirates vs Cardinals game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Pittsburgh vs St. Louis MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Cardinals a 54% chance of defeating 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 below:
- Head to Head: Pirates $2.10, Cardinals $1.77
- Line: Pirates +1.5 ($1.62), Cardinals -1.5 ($2.35)
- 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 Pirates at $2.10 and the Cardinals at $1.77.
The Pirates are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Cardinals, with odds of $1.62 available at TAB.
For the favourite Cardinals (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.35.
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 60% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Pirates vs Cardinals: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $2.10 with TAB
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.62 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Pirates vs Cardinals predictions are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Cardinals have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pirates to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is crucial to being profitable in the long run.
Pirates vs Cardinals: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Pittsburgh vs St. Louis game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Pittsburgh vs St. Louis match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips for every MLB game, as well as 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 commence 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 noted.
Conclusion
Our Pittsburgh vs St. Louis predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
If you decide to use our MLB predictions for betting purposes, it's crucial to gamble responsibly and know when to stop. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.
More on MLB
Stats Insider is your go-to source for betting on the MLB in Australia, with the latest MLB betting news, tips for every MLB game, and futures probabilities for the MLB.
