Cardinals vs. Pirates: Betting Preview for July 23

Published 4:25 am Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Bryan Reynolds and the Pittsburgh Pirates (51-49) will square off with Alec Burleson and the St. Louis Cardinals (52-48) at PNC Park on Tuesday, July 23. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 PM ET.

At -189, the Pirates are the moneyline favorites in this matchup versus the Cardinals (+155). This game carries a total of 8 runs (over -105; under -125).

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Cardinals vs. Pirates Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2024
  • Time: 6:40 PM ET
  • Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Venue: PNC Park
  • TV Channel: SportsNet PT
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Pirates -189
  • Moneyline Underdog: Cardinals +155
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -105, Under: -125)

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Cardinals Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Cardinals’ Lance Lynn (5-4) will make his 20th start of the season.
  • The right-hander gave up two earned runs and allowed five hits in six innings pitched against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, July 13.
  • In 19 starts this season, he’s earned six quality starts.
  • Lynn has made 12 starts of five or more innings in 19 chances this season, and averages 5.1 frames when he pitches.
  • In 19 appearances this season, he has finished five without allowing an earned run.

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Cardinals Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Cardinals have hit 102 homers this season, which ranks 22nd in the big leagues.
  • Fueled by 265 extra-base hits, St. Louis ranks 20th in MLB with a .388 slugging percentage this season.
  • The Cardinals have a team batting average of .246 this season, which ranks 13th among MLB teams.
  • St. Louis has scored 416 runs (4.2 per game) this season, which ranks 23rd in MLB.
  • The Cardinals have an on-base percentage of .310 this season, which ranks 16th in the league.
  • The Cardinals rank 18th with an average of 8.5 strikeouts per game.
  • St. Louis has pitched to a 3.98 ERA this season, which ranks 15th in baseball.
  • St. Louis has an 8.2 K/9 rate this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 25th in the majors.
  • Cardinals pitchers have a 1.265 WHIP this season, 16th in the majors.

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